What is the Lexus IS?
The IS is Lexus’s compact sports sedan, a four-door model with a rear-wheel-drive heritage. Its history began in 1999, and it sits among the smaller sedans in the Lexus range. Over the years, the IS has been offered with a broad mix of engines.
The listed generations are the first (2001–2005), second (2006–2013), third (2014–2020) and fourth (2021–today). The EU figures span 2010–2021, while UK figures cover 2002–2020. The fourth generation appears in US and Canadian figures.
Engines and power
Engine sizes range from 2.0 to 5.0 litres in EU, UK, US and Canadian figures. EU power spans 110 kW (150 PS) to 311 kW (423 PS). EU figures include petrol, diesel, hybrid and other fuels; UK and French listings include petrol, diesel and hybrid, while the US and Canadian listings are petrol.
The IS range has included four-cylinder and larger petrol engines, diesel options in Europe, and a hybrid. The leading version in the listed EU registration years was the 2.5-litre petrol rated at 133 kW (181 PS), which topped the annual figures in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How economical is the Lexus IS?
The lowest listed EU consumption is 5.3 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK and France each list a low of 4.2 L/100 km on NEDC. The US EPA low is 9 L/100 km, equivalent to a best listed 26 MPG combined; Canada’s lowest is also 9 L/100 km on its 5-cycle test.
European WLTP and NEDC results use different procedures, as do the EPA test in the United States and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure. Figures are best read within their own test systems.
Where was the Lexus IS sold?
Official figures cover the EU, UK, France, United States and Canada. EU registrations run from 2010 to 2021 and total 111,302. UK figures reach back to 2002, while US and Canadian figures begin in 2001 and extend through 2026.
Questions and answers
How many Lexus IS generations are listed?
Four: 2001–2005, 2006–2013, 2014–2020 and 2021–today.
Was the Lexus IS offered as a hybrid?
Yes. Hybrid versions appear in EU, UK and French figures; the US and Canadian entries are petrol.
What is the lowest official fuel consumption for the IS?
The lowest listed result is 4.2 L/100 km on NEDC in the UK and France. EU WLTP results have a listed low of 5.3 L/100 km.
What was the leading IS version in EU registrations?
The 2.5-litre petrol rated at 133 kW (181 PS) led the listed annual versions in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
