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$69,950 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,316/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 13.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 253 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| 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 | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (33′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 225/40R19 |
| Rear tires | 255/35R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,661 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,816 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm (107″) |
| Front track | 1,560 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,715 kg (3,781 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 377 l |
| Fuel tank | 64 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 | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| 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) |