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Lexus IS

2005 – 2012 Japan

The Lexus IS was in production from 2005 to 2012. Three variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 177 to 310 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.6 s. Against its predecessor (2001 – 2005), peak power rose from 213 to 310 hp, and minimum weight went up by 165 kg.

Lexus IS
Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2012
Variants3
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power177 – 310 hp
0–100 km/h5.6 – 8.9 s
Top speed215 – 230 km/h
Fuel economy6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
220 D 6MT RWD (177 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 177 hp 8.9 s 215 6-speed manual
250 V6 6MT RWD (208 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 208 hp 8.1 s 230 6-speed manual
350 V6 6AT RWD (310 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 310 hp 5.6 s 229 6-automatic speed

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2231 cm3 (136 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 3600 RPM177 HP @ 3600 RPM174 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length
180.1 in (4575 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13 cuFT (368 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3494.3 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4574.6 lbs (2075 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway
43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2499 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
153 KW @ 6400 RPM208 HP @ 6400 RPM205 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
185 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM251 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length
180.1 in (4575 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13 cuFT (368 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3461.2 lbs (1570 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4530.5 lbs (2055 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3456 cm3 (211 ci)
Power
228 KW @ 6400 RPM310 HP @ 6400 RPM306 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM376 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-automatic speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/40/R18

Dimensions

Length
180.1 in (4575 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm)
Wheelbase
107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13 cuFT (368 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3525.8 lbs (1599 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4134.4 lbs (1875 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
Length4,575 mm
Width1,801 mm
Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase2,731 mm
Curb weight1,570 – 1,599 kg
Torque251 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.