Lexus IS
The current generation of the Lexus IS dates back to 2014, but it continues to win over customers thanks to excellent reliability. The base IS 300 AWD sends its 260 horsepower to all four wheels. Next up is the more powerful IS 350 AWD, which also uses a 3.5-litre V6 but is rated at 311 horsepower. At the top of the range, you’ll find the high-performance IS 500 packing a 5.0-litre V8 with 472 horsepower. It’s the only RWD model you can buy.
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$47,250 |
| Fees | CA$2,205 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$889/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 260 hp @ 6,600 rpm (194 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm (320 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 | optional |
| 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 | P235/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/45R18 |
| 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 | 1,745 kg (3,847 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 306 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 230 km/h (143 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 39 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |