In years gone by, the Lexus IS300 nameplate referred to a compact luxury sedan with a petrol V6 engine. The “300” was a reference to a 3.0-litre engine. But not anymore.
In more recent times, Lexus rebadged the IS200t – a 2.0-litre turbo engine – to be the IS300. Something about the “300” part of the name worked wonders, according to the company’s marketing team. To confuse things a little further, though, the IS300 is also available as the IS300h, with a 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.
If you still want a six-cylinder Lexus IS, you’ll have to look at the IS350. But, if the IS300 is what you’re after, the variant is available in a few different trim levels, from the IS IS300 Luxury priced from $61,500 to the IS IS300 F Sport +EP1 at $73,100.
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Lexus IS Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Lexus IS varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $45,200 and going to $78,320 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $45,200 | $78,320 | |
| 2021 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $61,500 | $78,100 | |
| 2020 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $45,200 | $78,320 | |
| 2019 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $41,600 | $72,490 | |
| 2018 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $38,100 | $67,100 | |
| 2017 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $31,800 | $59,840 | |
Lexus IS 300 Colours
- Sonic Quartz
- Sonic Silver
- Titanium
- Mercury Grey
- Caliente
- Vermillion
- Graphite Black
- Onyx
- Liquid Metal
Lexus IS 300 Accessories
There's no range of accessories per se for the Lexus IS, but you can option the Enhancement Packs on Luxury and F Sport grades, which add a number of additional items. And you can also choose the interior colour you want, depending on the exterior paint you choose. The three interior colour options include black, dark rose (red) or ochre (brown/tan).
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Lexus IS Dimensions
The dimensions of the Lexus IS 300 Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sedan | 1435x1840x4710 mm | 140 mm | |
| 2020 | Sedan | 1430x1810x4665 mm | 121 mm | |
| 2019 | Sedan | 1430x1810x4665 mm | 121 mm | |
| 2018 | Sedan | 1430x1810x4665 mm | 121 mm | |
| 2017 | Sedan | 1430x1810x4665 mm | 121 mm | |
Lexus IS Fuel Consumption
The Lexus IS 300 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.2L/100km for Sedan /PULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sedan | 8.2L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP | |
| 2020 | Sedan | 7.5L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2019 | Sedan | 7.5L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2018 | Sedan | 7.5L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
| 2017 | Sedan | 7.5L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
Lexus IS 300 Interior
It hasn't changed as much as it should have. The brand has been pretty reserved with the enhancements in the cabin, though the new 10.3-inch touchscreen - which now sits 15cm closer - is finally equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Still no wireless charging, no USB-C charging, and no head-up display. It's looking and feeling its age in here, and the back seat space and storage could be better too.
Lexus IS 300 Speed
We asked Lexus Australia for 0-100km/h sprint times for the new-look Lexus IS, but the company said it doesn't have them. The IS350 would be quickest of the three, though.
Lexus IS Wheel Size
The Lexus IS 300 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x45 R18 for Sedan in 2021 with a wheel size that spans from —.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sedan | 235x45 R18 | — | 235x45 R18 | — | |
| 2020 | Sedan | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | |
| 2019 | Sedan | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | |
| 2018 | Sedan | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | |
| 2017 | Sedan | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | 225x45 R17 | 17x7.5 inches | |
Lexus IS 300 Seats
There are five seats in the Lexus IS, but only the F Sport models get full leather trim. The others are fake leather. That's cool in an eco-way, but maybe you really want cow hide. The fifth seat - the middle rear - is largely theoretical, too, as the back is pretty tight.
Lexus IS Towing Capacity
The Lexus IS 300 has no towing capacity for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sedan | 0kg | 0kg | |
| 2020 | Sedan | 0kg | 1500kg | |
| 2019 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 2018 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
| 2017 | Sedan | 1500kg | 1500kg | |
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