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Lexus IS: generations and engines

The Lexus IS has been built since 1999 in 8 generations, with 29 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, coupe-convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Lexus IS Enlarge
Production years1999–present
Generations8
Engine versions29
Power155–423 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Coupe-convertible
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Lexus IS generations

  1. 1999–2005

    Lexus IS I (XE10)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    7 engine versions 155–218 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2001–2005

    Lexus IS I Sportcross

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 155–214 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2005–2013

    Lexus IS II (XE20)

    • Sedan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 177–310 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2008–2013

    Lexus IS-Coupe-Convertible

    • Coupe-convertible
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 208 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2008–2014

    Lexus IS-F

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 423 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2013–2016

    Lexus IS III (XE30)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 208–245 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2016–2020

    Lexus IS III (XE30, facelift 2016)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 223–311 hp

    Generation specs
  8. 2020–present

    Lexus IS IV (XE40)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 241–311 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Lexus IS engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Lexus IS I (XE10)1999–2005 · 7 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
200 (155 hp)1999–2005Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)9.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)
200 (155 hp) Automatic1999–2005Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)11.2 s127 mph (205 km/h)
200 Kompressor (186 hp)2000–2005Gasoline186 hp (137 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)8 s134 mph (215 km/h)
300 (210 hp)2001–2005Gasoline210 hp (154 kW)213 lb-ft (289 Nm)8 s143 mph (230 km/h)
300 (214 hp)2001–2005Gasoline214 hp (157 kW)212 lb-ft (288 Nm)8.2 s143 mph (230 km/h)
300 (214 hp) Automatic2001–2005Gasoline214 hp (157 kW)212 lb-ft (288 Nm)8.2 s143 mph (230 km/h)
300 (218 hp)2001–2005Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)218 lb-ft (295 Nm)7.6 s144 mph (232 km/h)
Lexus IS I Sportcross2001–2005 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
300 (210 hp)2001–2005Gasoline210 hp (154 kW)213 lb-ft (289 Nm)143 mph (230 km/h)
300 (214 hp)2001–2005Gasoline214 hp (157 kW)212 lb-ft (288 Nm)8.4 s143 mph (230 km/h)
200 (155 hp)2002–2005Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)144 lb-ft (195 Nm)9.5 s134 mph (215 km/h)
Lexus IS II (XE20)2005–2013 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
220d (177 hp)2005–2012Diesel177 hp (130 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)8.9 s134 mph (216 km/h)
250 (208 hp)2005–2013Gasoline208 hp (153 kW)186 lb-ft (252 Nm)8.1 s144 mph (231 km/h)
250 (208 hp) Automatic2005–2013Gasoline208 hp (153 kW)186 lb-ft (252 Nm)8.4 s141 mph (227 km/h)
250 AWD (208 hp)2005–2013Gasoline208 hp (153 kW)186 lb-ft (252 Nm)8.3 s131 mph (211 km/h)
350 (310 hp)2005–2013Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)277 lb-ft (375 Nm)6 s142 mph (228 km/h)
Lexus IS-Coupe-Convertible2008–2013 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
250C AWD (208 hp)2008–2013Gasoline208 hp (153 kW)186 lb-ft (252 Nm)9 s130 mph (210 km/h)
Lexus IS-F2008–2014 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
5.0 V8 (423 hp)2008–2014Gasoline423 hp (311 kW)384 lb-ft (520 Nm)4.6 s
Lexus IS III (XE30)2013–2016 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
250 (208 hp) Automatic2013–2016Gasoline208 hp (153 kW)186 lb-ft (252 Nm)8.1 s140 mph (225 km/h)
300h (223 hp) Hybrid2013–2016Gasoline223 hp (164 kW)8.3 - 8.4 s124 mph (200 km/h)
200t (245 hp) Automatic2015–2016Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7 s143 mph (230 km/h)
Lexus IS IV (XE40)2020–present · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
300 (241 hp) Automatic2020–presentGasoline241 hp (177 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)143 mph (230 km/h)
300 V6 (260 hp) AWD Automatic2020–presentGasoline260 hp (191 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)143 mph (230 km/h)
350 V6 (311 hp) AWD Automatic2020–presentGasoline311 hp (229 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)143 mph (230 km/h)
350 V6 (311 hp) Automatic2020–presentGasoline311 hp (229 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)143 mph (230 km/h)
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