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.
EnlargeProduction years1999–present
Generations8
Engine versions29
Power155–423 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Coupe-convertible
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Lexus IS generations
- 1999–2005
Lexus IS I (XE10)
Engines below - 2001–2005
Lexus IS I Sportcross
Engines below - 2005–2013
Lexus IS II (XE20)
Engines below - 2008–2013
Lexus IS-Coupe-Convertible
Engines below - 2008–2014
Lexus IS-F
Engines below - 2013–2016
Lexus IS III (XE30)
Engines below - 2016–2020
- 2020–present
Lexus IS IV (XE40)
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
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 (155 hp) | 1999–2005 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 9.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | |
| 200 (155 hp) Automatic | 1999–2005 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 11.2 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| 200 Kompressor (186 hp) | 2000–2005 | Gasoline | 186 hp (137 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 8 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | |
| 300 (210 hp) | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 210 hp (154 kW) | 213 lb-ft (289 Nm) | 8 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 300 (214 hp) | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 214 hp (157 kW) | 212 lb-ft (288 Nm) | 8.2 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 300 (214 hp) Automatic | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 214 hp (157 kW) | 212 lb-ft (288 Nm) | 8.2 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 300 (218 hp) | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 218 lb-ft (295 Nm) | 7.6 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
Lexus IS I Sportcross2001–2005 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 (210 hp) | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 210 hp (154 kW) | 213 lb-ft (289 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | ||
| 300 (214 hp) | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 214 hp (157 kW) | 212 lb-ft (288 Nm) | 8.4 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| 200 (155 hp) | 2002–2005 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 144 lb-ft (195 Nm) | 9.5 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) |
Lexus IS II (XE20)2005–2013 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220d (177 hp) | 2005–2012 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.9 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | |
| 250 (208 hp) | 2005–2013 | Gasoline | 208 hp (153 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 8.1 s | 144 mph (231 km/h) | |
| 250 (208 hp) Automatic | 2005–2013 | Gasoline | 208 hp (153 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 8.4 s | 141 mph (227 km/h) | |
| 250 AWD (208 hp) | 2005–2013 | Gasoline | 208 hp (153 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 8.3 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | |
| 350 (310 hp) | 2005–2013 | Gasoline | 310 hp (228 kW) | 277 lb-ft (375 Nm) | 6 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) |
Lexus IS-Coupe-Convertible2008–2013 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250C AWD (208 hp) | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 208 hp (153 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
Lexus IS-F2008–2014 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 V8 (423 hp) | 2008–2014 | Gasoline | 423 hp (311 kW) | 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) | 4.6 s |
Lexus IS III (XE30)2013–2016 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 (208 hp) Automatic | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 208 hp (153 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 8.1 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | |
| 300h (223 hp) Hybrid | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 223 hp (164 kW) | 8.3 - 8.4 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | ||
| 200t (245 hp) Automatic | 2015–2016 | Gasoline | 245 hp (180 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Lexus IS IV (XE40)2020–present · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 (241 hp) Automatic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 241 hp (177 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | ||
| 300 V6 (260 hp) AWD Automatic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 260 hp (191 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | ||
| 350 V6 (311 hp) AWD Automatic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 311 hp (229 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) | ||
| 350 V6 (311 hp) Automatic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 311 hp (229 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
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