Lexus IS
Lexus' sedan of the moment, the IS, is garnering more and more attention—and deservedly so. Offered in several versions, it possesses various engines, ranging from a 241-horsepower 4-cylinder turbo to a naturally-aspirated V6 generating 255 or 306 horsepower, depending on the version. Also depending on the version, it can have all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. The convertible is still available, but only under the old generation, which wasn’t too shabby either!
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$39,450 |
| Fees | CA$2,045 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$742/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 241 hp @ 5,800 rpm (180 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,650 – 4,400 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| 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 | 10.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 725 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| 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 |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45VR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45VR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,666 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,811 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 306 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 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 | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 74%(view ratings) |