2012 Lexus IS Sports Luxury Pricing and Spec

Sports Luxury
Overview
The 2012 Lexus IS Sports Luxury is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 7th July 2012 classified as a Gse21r. The Lexus IS is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Japan with prices starting at $80,800 before on-road costs.
This Lexus IS is powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 233 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 378 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Lexus claims the IS Sports Luxury uses 9.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 223g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 691km per full tank
The Lexus IS measures 1425mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4585mm (180.5 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2730mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1645kg (3626.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The IS Sports Luxury comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 255/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 48 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2012 Lexus IS Sports Luxury has a 104mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 560kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,585 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 420 mm |
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Explore Lexus IS Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 223
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.5
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3456
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 94.0
Engine Stroke: 83.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: 2gr-Fse
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 65
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.3
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 10.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 691
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 429
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 18
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 13.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 7.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 13.9
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.6
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 233
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 317
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 378
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Code: A960e
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: S
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 398
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 14.1
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1425
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2730
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 107.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1800
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 180.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4585
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10200
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 33.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 104
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 4.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10800
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Pearl
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3627
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1645
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 560
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1235
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2065
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4553
Tare Weight Kg: 1605
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Mark Levinson
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: DVD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 14
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20071220
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.2 Diesel Sedan
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Passenger Location: Passenger
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Ventilated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Ventilated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Type: Memory
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Memory
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Memory
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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