Lexus

Lexus IS

Price $44,100 – $72,900
Fuel consumption 7.6 – 14.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 68%(view ratings)
The new generation launched for 2021 returns a year later with some serious ammunition. We’re talking about the IS 500 F SPORT Performance featuring a 5.0-litre V8 engine that cranks out 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. This model can go from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. The other two available engines are a 241-horsepower four-cylinder and a time-tested V6 producing 260 or 311 horsepower depending on the trim level.

Lexus IS

Pricing
MSRP CA$72,900
Fees CA$2,145
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,372/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 not available
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 3.5 s (estimated)
Top speed 240 km/h (149 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 37 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 4/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 7/10
Average 68%(view ratings)