Vehicle Overview
The Lexus IS is a four-door compact luxury sedan that’s offered with rear- or all-wheel drive and a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine or V-6 power. It competes with the Cadillac ATS, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.
New for 2016
The Lexus IS gains a new base model in the rear-wheel-drive IS 200t, which is powered by a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A new midlevel all-wheel-drive IS 300 with a 255-hp V-6 also joins the lineup.
Significant Standard Features
- 241-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (IS 200t)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Power moonroof
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED fog lights
- Heated side mirrors
- Keyless access with push-button start
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- Audio system with 7-inch screen
- Dual USB ports
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 255-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (IS 300)
- 306-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (IS 350)
- Six-speed automatic (AWD models)
- LED headlights
- Heated steering wheel
- Backup camera
- Navigation system
- Mark Levinson premium audio
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- Precollision system
- F Sport Package includes unique 18-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, higher-friction brake pads, aluminum pedals and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, among other features
