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4 Years Ago
About the Lexus IS
The new Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $55,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Prestige variant and topping out at $126,300 for the F.
There are 6 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2012.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (153kW/252Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (233kW/378Nm) and 5.0L petrol direct injection (311kW/505Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2012 IS is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
94.44 - 182.94 kW/t
64.85 kW/t
192.52 kW/t
Boot Space
378 - 398 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.1 - 11.4 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
561 - 714 km
508 km
1,413 km
Price
$55,800 - $126,300
$48,990
$149,003
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,045 - 2,120 kg
1,880 kg
2,245 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
1,250 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
104 - 120 mm
104 mm
144 mm
Lexus IS News
2012 Lexus IS Price
Prestige
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $55,800 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $64,300 |
X Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $58,492 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $64,300 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,300 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $66,300 |
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,800 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $80,800 |
Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $81,300 |
F
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $126,300 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Lexus IS Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS
The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the X Special Edition with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus IS that uses the most amount of fuel is the F with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Lexus IS variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Lexus IS | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
2012 Lexus IS Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus IS?
The Lexus IS offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Lexus IS FAQs
The cheapest Lexus IS is the Prestige that starts from $55,800.
The most expensive Lexus IS is the F that starts from $126,300.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Prestige, X Special Edition, F Sport and Sports Luxury.
The largest Lexus IS is the F which measures 1815mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus IS is the F which has 311kW of power from its 5.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Lexus IS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus IS is the F which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus IS uses Premium Unleaded.