Lexus IS
The new generation launched for 2021 returns a year later with some serious ammunition. We’re talking about the IS 500 F SPORT Performance featuring a 5.0-litre V8 engine that cranks out 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. This model can go from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. The other two available engines are a 241-horsepower four-cylinder and a time-tested V6 producing 260 or 311 horsepower depending on the trim level.
Lexus IS
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$54,400 |
Fees | CA$2,145 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,024/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
Power | 311 hp @ 6,600 rpm (232 kW) |
Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (380 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Premium |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Compact luxury car |
Assembly | Tahara, JP |
Generation | 3 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 12.2 L/100km |
Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
Combined | 10.8 L/100km |
Autonomy | 611 km |
CO₂ emissions | 253 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | not available |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | standard |
Head-up display | not available |
Surround-view camera | optional |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | standard |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard |
GPS | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
Front USB ports | standard |
Rear USB ports | not available |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
Wireless phone charging | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P235/40R19 |
Rear tires | P265/35R19 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,710 mm (185″) |
Width | 1,840 mm (72″) |
Height | 1,440 mm (57″) |
Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110″) |
Weight | 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 306 l |
Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
Towing capacity | not recommended |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 5.9 s (estimated) |
80-120 km/h | 4.4 s (estimated) |
Top speed | 230 km/h (143 mph) (manufacturer) |
Braking distance | 40 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 5/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 |
Safety | 9/10 |
Infotainment | 4/10 |
Driving | 6/10 |
Overall | 7/10 |
Average | 68%(view ratings) |