Lexus IS second generation
The Lexus IS second generation (2006–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 60 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: XE20
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,580–4,660 mm RDW | 4,580–4,660 mm TC | 4,575–4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,800–1,810 mm RDW | 1,800–1,820 mm TC | 1,800–1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,420–1,430 mm RDW | 1,420–1,440 mm TC | 1,410–1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm RDW | 2,730 mm TC | 2,730 mm |
| Front track | 1,535–1,560 mm ASTRA | 1,540–1,560 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,525–1,560 mm ASTRA | 1,520–1,540 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,505–1,705 kg RDW | 1,558–1,742 kg TC | 1,558–1,741 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,605–1,805 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,045–2,075 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 750–1,500 kg Traficom | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 560 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,492 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 210–230 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 221–505 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 245/45R17, 205/55R16, 255/40R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2013: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 88.4% (87.8–88.9) | 77.9% | 12,196 |
| 13 years and older | 81.1% (80.7–81.5) | 69.2% | 39,904 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 32.5% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 30.5% | 34.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 20.6% | 26.2% |
| Suspension | 15.7% | 38.2% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 7.2% | 16.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,410 complaints for model years 2006–2013. 96 crashes · 9 fires · 63 injuries · 3 deaths
- Airbags 414
- Body and structure 313
- Visibility and wipers 147
- Engine 144
- Speed control 89
- Electrical system 68
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 60 versions of the Lexus IS second generation
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European Union 18 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.5 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Petrol | 105 g/km | 5,042 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Petrol | – | 3,482 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Other fuel | 103 g/km | 1,254 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.5 L | 153 kW (208 PS) | Petrol | 196–204 g/km | 3,254 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | 152 kW (207 PS) | Petrol | – | 432 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 135 g/km | 170 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.2 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 134 g/km | 4,165 |
| 2011–2013 | 5.0 L | 311 kW (423 PS) | Petrol | 270 g/km | 426 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Other fuel | 107–205 g/km | 112 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | – | Other fuel | 199 g/km | 40 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Hybrid | 106 g/km | 36 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 141–221 g/km | 114 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Petrol | 106 g/km | 20 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.2 L | 130 kW (177 PS) | Diesel | 144–156 g/km | 418 |
| 2010–2012 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 197–211 g/km | 6,993 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 155 g/km | 5,816 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 212 g/km | 2,786 |
| 2010 | 5.0 L | – | Petrol | 270 g/km | 298 |
United Kingdom 16 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014IS300h F Sport | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2013–2014IS300h Luxury | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 103 g/km |
| 2013–2014IS300h Premier | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2013–2014IS300h SE | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2013–2014IS250 F Sport · IS250 Premier | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2013–2014IS250 Luxury · IS250 SE | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2013–2014ISF · IS F | 5.0 L | Petrol | Automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2012IS200d | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 2012IS250 Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2010–2012IS250C | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.2–9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 213–219 g/km |
| 2008–2012ISF | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.4–11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2009–2010IS220d Saloon MY09 · IS220d Saloon | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2006–2009IS220d Sport · IS220d Saloon Sport | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2006–2009IS250 Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
| 2006–2009IS250 Saloon · IS250 Saloon MY09 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2006–2008IS220d | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
France 5 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013IS 200d 2.2L | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 2012–2013IS 220d 2.2L | – | 130 kW (177 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2012–2013IS 250 V6 2.5L | – | 153 kW (208 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2012–2013IS 250C V6 2.5L | – | 153 kW (208 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2012–2013IS F | – | 311 kW (423 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
United States 17 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 250 g/km |
| 2013–2014SIDI & PFI | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 295 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 239 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 229 g/km |
| 2013SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 254 g/km |
| 2006–20122MODE CLKUP · PR · SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2010–2012PR · SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2011–2012SIDI | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2012 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2012 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2008–20122MODE CLKUP · PR · SIDI | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2011SIDI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2011SIDI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2006–2010PR | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2008–20102MODE CLKUP · PR | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2006–20092MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2006–20072MODE CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2014Subcompact | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.5–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242–262 g/km |
| 2006–2013Subcompact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.4–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 216–244 g/km |
| 2008–2013Subcompact | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 12.5–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 288–290 g/km |
| 2006–2012Subcompact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 248–260 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.