Lexus IS
The Lexus IS is one of the best alternatives to the German compact luxury sedans in a shrinking market segment. As a matter of fact, it offers something the others don't, namely a naturally aspirated V8 engine powering the RWD-only IS 500 at the top of the range. Other models are motivated by a 3.5-litre V6 and equipped with AWD. While not as prestigious or exciting as its German rivals, the IS proves far more reliable and cheaper to maintain.
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$76,450 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$2,205 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,439/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0 l V8 |
| Power | 472 hp @ 7,100 rpm (352 kW) |
| Torque | 395 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (536 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Tahara, JP |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 554 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 280 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 | standard |
| 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 | 4,760 mm (187″) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110″) |
| Weight | 1,765 kg (3,891 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 306 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.8 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 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 | 5/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 69%(view ratings) |