Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay (since 2016)
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
The third generation of the Lexus IS was introduced in 2013, and the Japanese carmaker refreshed it in 2016.
Lexus introduced the IS range in 1998 as a sport compact car aimed at the German BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. While in the beginning, it wasn't a true match for them. Later on, it started to increase its image and performance. By the third generation's facelift, another two important competitors were added to the list: Audi and Jaguar.
The designers worked a little at the grille at the front and changed the horizontal slats from the non-facelifted version to a mesh-grille. Its lower part of the bumper was reshaped and featured side-pods to cool the front brakes. But that's where they stopped with the exterior changes.
Inside, there were more differences, especially in the instrument cluster. Starting with 2016, the IS featured a more advanced display, with a center rev-counter and additional gauges placed next to it. The onboard computer information was shown inside the tachometer's dial. Another improvement was for the infotainment system, where Lexus installed a high-resolution display fitted as standard. A navigation system and a 15-speakers Mark&Levinson Premium sound system was on the options list. It was Apple CarPlay compatible.
Under the hood, Lexus introduced new technologies, new engines, and more performance. Like its non-facelifted version, it didn't feature any diesel unit. Its base model was powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot available with rear or all-wheel-drive. The carmaker axed the 2.5-liter V6, and the only six-cylinder version was the 3.5-liter unit, which kept the same output.
ENGINE SPECS - 200t 8AT AWD (241 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 179.7 KW @ 5800 RPM 244 HP @ 5800 RPM 241 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1650-4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1650-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 // 255/35 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.7 in (4666 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200t 8AT RWD (241 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 179.7 KW @ 4800 RPM 244 HP @ 4800 RPM 241 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1650-4400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1650-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 || 255/35R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.7 in (4666 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/61 in (1,534/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 6AT AWD (255 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3499 cm3 |
Power: | 190.2 KW @ 6400 RPM 259 HP @ 6400 RPM 255 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000-4800 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000-4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 || 255/35R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.7 in (4666 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/61 in (1,534/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 8AT AWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3499 cm3 |
Power: | 228.2 KW @ 6400 RPM 310 HP @ 6400 RPM 306 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 376 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 // 255/35R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.7 in (4666 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/61 in (1,534/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 8AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3499 cm3 |
Power: | 228.2 KW @ 6400 RPM 310 HP @ 6400 RPM 306 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 376 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 // 255/35R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.7 in (4666 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/61 in (1,534/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
ENGINE SPECS - 300h eCVT (223 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 164 KW @ 6400 RPM 223 HP @ 6400 RPM 220 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 163 lb-ft @ 4200-5400 RPM 221 Nm @ 4200-5400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | eCVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 || 255/35R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 4680 in (118872 mm) |
Width: | 2072 in (52629 mm) |
Height: | 1430 in (36322 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/61 in (1,534/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 97 g/km |