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2021 Lexus IS 300

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$39,050
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Key specifications

Highlights
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
241 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
241 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Safety
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Engine

258 @ 1650 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
241 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122 Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Engine Type

Suspension

Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,715 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Lane Departure Warning
Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.3
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

Just purchased a this IS 300 AWD Pre-owned.

Just purchased a this IS 300 AWD Pre-owned. Beautiful interior and exterior. I get lot of looks. Everything nice about the Vehicle except the Acceleration. Took Vehicle to two different Lexus Dealers. They can't seem to find the problem. The Gas Pedal at times feels stiff, the Tachometer fluctuates at times. We the Vehicle drives normal it is quick and smooth. But then goes back into a shift mode of a Stiff Acceleration. Something is a bit off. Not sure how long I will keep the vehicle if no one is able to help me. The Loaner I was given didn't Drive like this.
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 3.0
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Just purchased my first Lexus today. Love it

This is a beautiful car. I love the comfort size and all the options🤗 I like the rear wheel drive, love that it has a CD player.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
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2021 Lexus IS 300 review: Our expert's take

By Brian Normile

Competes with: [Deep breath] Acura TLX, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Infiniti Q50, Jaguar XE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Americans’ desire to buy an SUV

Looks like: The old IS hit the gym (and maybe the plastic surgeon, too)

Powertrain: 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (rear-wheel drive), 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (all-wheel drive) or 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (IS 350); eight-speed automatic (RWD) or six-speed automatic (AWD)

Hits dealerships: Late fall

Lexus virtually has debuted the latest generation of its IS compact sports sedan, showing off a longer and wider look that is sporty and muscular, crucial in a class where nearly every competing manufacturer touts its model’s driving fun factor. The IS’ updated interior, meanwhile, tries to keep pace in the rapidly accelerating technology battle.

Related: 2021 Lexus IS Reveal Moves to Monday

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Competes with: [Deep breath] Acura TLX, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70, Infiniti Q50, Jaguar XE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Americans’ desire to buy an SUV

Looks like: The old IS hit the gym (and maybe the plastic surgeon, too)

Powertrain: 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (rear-wheel drive), 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (all-wheel drive) or 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (IS 350); eight-speed automatic (RWD) or six-speed automatic (AWD)

Hits dealerships: Late fall

Lexus virtually has debuted the latest generation of its IS compact sports sedan, showing off a longer and wider look that is sporty and muscular, crucial in a class where nearly every competing manufacturer touts its model’s driving fun factor. The IS’ updated interior, meanwhile, tries to keep pace in the rapidly accelerating technology battle.

Related: 2021 Lexus IS Reveal Moves to Monday

Read more

Safety review

Based on the 2021 Lexus IS 300 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.5%
Risk of rollover

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