Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
The second generation of the Lexus IS was introduced in March 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was aimed directly at the premium sedans such as the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
With the 2005 model, the IS tried to get a bigger slice of the market. Toyota's premium brand came with a long list of standard features even for the base model, which featured Bluetooth connectivity and engine start button. The IS was built on the Toyota N platform, which was used for rear- or all-wheel-drive vehicles.
The exterior was designed in a Japanese style, with a mix of curved and angular shapes. The front area looked like it was swept-back with all of its elements, starting with the trapezoidal grille, and continued with the headlights. The ascending beltline was ended to the taillights.
The Interior of the Lexus IS was not as inspired in terms of design as the exterior. There was nothing wrong with its look, but nothing appealing either. The seating position in the front seats was higher than in a BMW 3-Series. In the back, there was room for two adults. The massive transmission tunnel was too big to comfortably accommodate a third person. The rear bench seatback could not be folded to extend the trunk, which was not as big as its competitors.
For the engine side, the IS was introduced with a choice of two gasoline units. Later on, there were more options available, including a 2.2-liter diesel for the European market. A 6-speed manual was fitted as standard for most of the range and a 6-speed automatic was available as an option.
ENGINE SPECS - 250 V6 6MT RWD (208 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2499 cm3 |
Power: | 153 KW @ 6400 RPM 208 HP @ 6400 RPM 205 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 185 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 251 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3461.2 lbs (1570 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4530.5 lbs (2055 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 350 V6 6AT RWD (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 6400 RPM 310 HP @ 6400 RPM 306 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 376 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40/R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3525.8 lbs (1599 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4134.4 lbs (1875 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 220 D 6MT RWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2231 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 3600 RPM 177 HP @ 3600 RPM 174 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3494.3 lbs (1585 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4574.6 lbs (2075 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |