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Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
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$39,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Lexus LS
2021 Lexus LS
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$76,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
16.9 ft³

Photos

Lexus IS
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
45
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Lexus LS
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
27
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5200 rpm
416 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,715 lbs
4,696 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
22 MPG
City
21 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 Tons/yr
8.0 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
21.7 gallons
Cruising Range City
365.4 miles
390.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
539.4 miles
629.3 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
185.4 in
206.1 in
Height
56.5 in
57.1 in
Max Width
72.4 in
74.8 in
Front Width
62.2 in
64.2 in
Rear Width
62 in
64.5 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
123 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.8 in
41 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
37.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
58.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
55.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32.2 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.9 in
37.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54 in
55.1 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
16.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.2 ft
36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/45VR18
P245/50VR19
Rear Tire
P235/45VR18
P245/50VR19
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Cloudburst Gray
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Grecian Water
  • Iridium
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Black
  • Deep Blue Mica
  • Graphite Black GF
  • Manganese Luster
  • Red Mica CS
  • Sonic Iridium
  • Sonic Quartz
  • Sonic Titanium

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LA)
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LB)
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LC)
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • Chateau, Leather Seat Trim
  • Chateau, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • Palomino, Leather Seat Trim
  • Palomino, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LA)
  • Palomino, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • White, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LB)
  • White, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • White, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LH)

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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