Lexus IS 2013–2016 car dimensions: 4665 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1430 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,620 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin uses a fixed 7-inch multimedia screen run by a rotary dial, with an optional 10.3-inch Remote Touch set on higher grades. neither is a touchscreen and there is no factory Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Electronic climate control is standard, single-zone on base grades and dual-zone with S-Flow on mid and upper trims. Standard cruise control is fitted, with adaptive cruise part of Lexus Safety System+. That pack brings pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert and auto high beam as standard equipment on the base European IS 300h (deletable on some lists). A reversing camera is standard. Front and rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert sit on higher grades or as options. Live-in feel is driver-focused with clear hybrid power and energy displays, Bluetooth, USB and a multi-info screen between the dials.
Boot volume is 450 litres with the seats up. The hybrid battery pack sits under the floor, so space is smaller than non-hybrid rivals. Most grades have a 60:40 split-fold rear bench for longer items, though no official seats-down litre figure is published.
Braked and unbraked towing limits are both 750 kg. Payload is around 510 kg based on published kerb and gross weights. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the European specification sheets for this hybrid sedan. It suits light trailer use and everyday loads but is not set up as a work vehicle.
The cabin feels refined and driver-focused with a lowered hip point for a sporty position, high-quality soft-touch materials, knee pads and supportive front seats that hold well in corners. Rear space benefits from the longer wheelbase for more legroom. Higher grades add leather, dual-zone S-Flow climate control that cools only occupied seats, and an optional tilt-slide sunroof for a brighter feel. The hybrid keeps things quiet.
Full hybrid 2.5-litre system with combined output 223 DIN hp.
Official combined fuel use from 4.2 l/100 km and CO2 from 97 g/km (varies by wheel size).
Euro NCAP five-star rating (2013), with 91% adult occupant protection.
Eight airbags standard plus pop-up bonnet for pedestrians and WIL front seats.
VDIM stability control, ABS and tyre pressure warning standard. BSM and RCTA available.
The self-charging hybrid pairs a 2.5-litre Atkinson petrol engine with an electric motor for smooth power and strong efficiency. Official combined figures start at 4.2 l/100 km and 97 g/km CO2 on smaller wheels, rising a little with larger alloys. EV mode allows short silent zero-emission runs in town. Real-world use stays economical, especially in stop-start traffic.
Servicing benefits from the hybrid layout with regenerative braking that reduces pad wear. Lexus emphasises low maintenance and running costs overall. Standard warranty cover is three years.
Safety is strong with a five-star Euro NCAP result. The structure uses high-tensile steel and laser welding for rigidity. Eight airbags protect occupants, active seats reduce whiplash risk and the pop-up bonnet aids pedestrians. VDIM links the chassis controls. Higher specs add pre-crash, lane departure alert, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.
Day-to-day ownership is straightforward. The hybrid battery sits under the boot floor so luggage space stays practical at 450 litres. Split-folding rear seats add versatility. High residual values and tax benefits in many European markets help keep costs down.
Length 4665 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1430 mm, Wheelbase 2800 mm (IS 2013–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lexus UK third-generation IS launch pack , IS 300h, body radius 5.5 m), Lexus Belgium IS 300h press dossier: minimum ground clearance.