What does it cost?
For This model, comes with an auto gearbox, which improves economy and emissions. SE-L spec gets an electrically adjustable steering column, automatic wipers and wood trim
Against You have to work the engine hard to extract maximum performance, and given that the basic car is so well equipped, it's debatable whether you need to spend the extra on this model
What Car? says
This is the best engine to have in the IS, but we reckon the basic (and cheaper) SE-trimmed version gives you everything you need
What Car? readers say
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Standard |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | Standard |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | Standard |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | Standard |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Pack Only |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £610 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | £2,400 |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Standard |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | Pack Only |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | £2,700 |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Etched Windows | Standard |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Standard |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 23.9 |
| Out of town mpg | 43.5 |
| Average mpg | 33.6 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 65 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 194 |
| Carbon offset cost | £28 |
| Green rating | J |
| Insurance group | 29 |
| Typical insurance | £790.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 35% |
| Typical contract hire | £496.00 |
| Pence per mile | 78 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £1,195.00 |
| Service intervals | 10k/1yr |
| Warranty period | 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £28,880 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 29 |
| Benefit in kind | £8,897.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £1,779.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £3,559.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Saloon |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 2500/V6 |
| Number of Valves | 24 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 205/6400 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 186 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 4585 |
| Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Height (mm) | 1440 |
| Front headroom (mm) | 870 |
| Front legroom (mm) | 1090 |
| Rear headroom (mm) | 825 |
| Rear kneeroom (mm) | 635 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 378 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 378 |
| Turning circle (m) | 10.2 |
| Towing weight (kg) | 1500 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1560 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 8.5 |
| Max speed (mph) | 140 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | 5 stars |
| Child protection | 4 stars |
| Pedestrian protection | 2 stars |
View the whole Lexus IS Saloon range
Cheaper
- Saloon 200d 2.2 SE 4dr - £25,370
- Saloon 200d 2.2 Advance 4dr - £25,495
- Saloon 250 2.5 SE 4dr - £26,226
- Saloon 250 2.5 Advance 4dr - £26,546
- Saloon 200d 2.2 SE-I 4dr - £27,680
- Saloon 250 2.5 SE-I 4dr - £28,536
- Saloon 200d 2.2 F-Sport 4dr - £29,395
- Saloon 250 2.5 F-Sport 4dr - £30,396
- Saloon 250 2.5 SE-L 4dr - £31,196
- Saloon 5.0 V8 F (LSD) 4dr - £58,416
More expensive
- Saloon 200d 2.2 SE 4dr - £25,370
- Saloon 200d 2.2 Advance 4dr - £25,495
- Saloon 250 2.5 SE 4dr - £26,226
- Saloon 250 2.5 Advance 4dr - £26,546
- Saloon 200d 2.2 SE-I 4dr - £27,680
- Saloon 250 2.5 SE-I 4dr - £28,536
- Saloon 200d 2.2 F-Sport 4dr - £29,395
- Saloon 250 2.5 F-Sport 4dr - £30,396
- Saloon 250 2.5 SE-L 4dr - £31,196
- Saloon 5.0 V8 F (LSD) 4dr - £58,416
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Lexus IS Saloon 5.0 V8 F (LSD) 4dr
Potty. There are an awful lot of things in favour of the IS-F, chiefly its speed, but the BMW M3 is a better car overall.
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