Lexus IS 2020– car dimensions: 4710 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1435 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,685 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control as standard. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard with a 10.3-inch available, both supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Lexus Safety System+ is standard and includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise control, and lane keep assist with tracing. Blind spot warning with rear cross traffic alert is standard. A reversing camera is standard. Parking sensors are available on higher trims or in packages. The setup supports everyday driving with clear aids for highway and city use.
Boot space is 306 litres with seats up. Rear seats fold 60/40 for longer items but no expanded volume figure is published. Space suits a few bags for daily or short trips.
Towing is rated up to 1500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked in some markets, though not rated or not recommended in others. Payload is around 430 to 475 kg depending on variant. F Sport trims offer adaptive or sports-tuned suspension. The car suits light duties but is not set up for heavy work use.
The cabin uses high-quality soft-touch materials and aluminum accents with a driver-focused layout. Front seats are low-set and supportive with 8-way power adjustment standard and available heating plus ventilation. F Sport grades add bolstered sport seats. Dual-zone climate control is standard. A power moonroof is available or standard depending on market and grade. Rear space suits two adults on shorter trips.
Fuel economy EPA-rated 21 city/30 highway/24 combined mpg on IS 300 RWD. lower on V6 and AWD models.
Service every 5,000 miles or 6 months. oil and filter every 10,000 miles or 12 months.
NHTSA 5-star overall rating. IIHS Good ratings in crashworthiness tests.
Standard Lexus Safety System+ with pre-collision, radar cruise, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams. 10 airbags.
Fuel use varies by engine and drive. The turbo 2.0-liter IS 300 RWD is rated 21/30/24 mpg. V6 models and AWD versions return lower figures around 18-20 city and 24-28 highway.
Lexus schedules maintenance every 5,000 miles or six months. Oil and filter changes occur every 10,000 miles or 12 months. Complimentary early services are common.
Safety includes standard Lexus Safety System+ for collision avoidance, lane support, and adaptive cruise. Ten airbags are fitted. NHTSA rates it 5 stars overall. IIHS gives Good marks in tested crash categories with Superior front crash prevention.
Ownership benefits from Lexus reliability reputation and dealer network support for scheduled care.
Length 4710 mm, Width 1840 mm, Height 1435 mm, Wheelbase 2800 mm (IS 2020-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, global.toyota.