Lexus IS
The most popular of all Lexus vehicles, the IS, is back practically unchanged for 2012. It is still offered with FWD, RWD or AWD. The three main variants include the IS250 with a 2.5L V6, the IS350 with a 3.5L V6, and the high-performance IS-F with a 5.0L V8 that produces 416 hp. This model is expected to be refreshed very soon. The IS is a very agile car.
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$38,000 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$715/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 209 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R17 |
| Rear tires | P245/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,580 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,801 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm (107″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,656 kg (3,651 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 377 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |