Segment: Medium
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Lexus introduced the third generation of the IS at the 2013 North American International Auto Show and focused on the sporty side of the premium compact sedan segment.
BMW's most successful lineup in those times was the 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz challenged them with the C-Class while Audi's answer was the A4. In the American corner, Cadillac confronted them with the CTS, even though that was larger. Moreover, just a few months after the IS' unveiling, Caddy introduced a third generation of the CTS that was even larger.
From the design point of view, Lexus adopted the spindle grille on the IS, and customers were not very pleased with the car's new look. Still, the dynamic shape of the vehicle with swept-back, angular headlights made it very aggressive. In addition, the vehicle's profile revealed an ascending beltline underlined by an arched-up sculptured one on the side sills. Finally, at the back, the wide taillights crossed the border from the quarter panels to the trunk's lid.
The interior was clearly divided between the driver's area and the side passenger by a tall center console that hosted two cup holders, a storage compartment, and the gear selector. In addition, on the passenger's side, the automaker placed the controller for the infotainment system. In the dashboard, the speedometer took center stage with its digital numbers and was surrounded by the tachometer. The high-bolstered seats were designed to keep their occupants in place during high-speed cornering. At the back, the IS offered limited legroom for two passengers, while a third one had to deal with the tall transmission tunnel.
Under the hood, Lexus installed a choice of three powertrains, either gasoline-only or hybrid. The latter was based on the same Atkinson-cycle powerplant offered in the RAV4 and an electric motor.
ENGINE SPECS - 250 V6 AWD 6AT (204 HP) (US) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 6400 RPM 204 HP @ 6400 RPM 201 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 185 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 251 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
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: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 (front) 255/35R18 (rear) |
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: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |
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US Specifications |
ENGINE SPECS - 250 V6 RWD 6AT (204 HP) (US) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 6400 RPM 204 HP @ 6400 RPM 201 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 185 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 251 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 (front) 255/35R18 (rear) |
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): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US Specifications |
ENGINE SPECS - 250 V6 RWD 6AT (207 HP) (EU) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 152 KW @ 6400 RPM 207 HP @ 6400 RPM 204 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 249 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 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 automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 (front) 255/35R18 (rear) |
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): | 0.26 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4608 lbs (2090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |
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* European specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 AWD 8AT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3499 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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 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: | 225/40R18 (front) 255/35R18 (rear) |
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): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3737 lbs (1695 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US Specifications |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 RWD 8AT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3499 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: | Multipoint 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): | 5.8 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: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40R18 (front) 255/35R18 (rear) |
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): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US Specifications |
ENGINE SPECS - 300h | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 133.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 181 HP @ 6000 RPM 178 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 216 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 105.2 kw (143 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 161.8 kw (220 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
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): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | e-CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 91W |
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: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.25 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571 lbs (1620 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: | 99 g/km |