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    2006 Lexus IS

    New from

    $54,390 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    4 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.1 - 9.8 L / 100km

    About the Lexus IS

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $54,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Prestige variant and topping out at $80,279 for the Sports Luxury.

    There are 4 variants of the IS available in Australia.

    The Lexus IS is only available with an null motor that produces 153kW and 252Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2006 IS is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Lexus IS models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    97.45 - 98.08 kW/t
    68.57 kW/t
    167.48 kW/t
    Boot Space
    378 litres
    315 litres
    470 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.1 - 9.8 L/100km
    6.4 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Price
    $54,390 - $80,279
    $47,300
    $187,500
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    All Lexus IS Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$61,500$78,100
    2020$60,500$82,388
    2019$59,340$83,871
    2018$59,340$83,871
    2017$59,340$84,160
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Lexus IS Pricing

    2006 Lexus IS Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus IS

    Prestige

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.45
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 378
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1425
      • Overall Length (mm): 4575
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Track (mm): 1535
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2730
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 143
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 208
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 153
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 252
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 48
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 48
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 560
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2055
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    X

    Adds to Prestige:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Prestige:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Sports

    Adds to X:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.08
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Rear Track (mm): 1525
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Easy Entry
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2045
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1560
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from X:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.45
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Rear Track (mm): 1535
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 143
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2055
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to Sports:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Rear Track (mm): 1535
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Visibility
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Removes from Sports:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Rear Track (mm): 1525
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    See all 2006 Lexus IS Specs

    2006 Lexus IS Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201500Kg1500Kg
    20191500Kg1500Kg
    20181500Kg1500Kg
    20171500Kg1500Kg
    20161500Kg1500Kg
    See all Lexus IS Towing Capacity

    2006 Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the Prestige with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Lexus ISFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.1 L/100km
    See all Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    2006 Lexus IS Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lexus IS?

    The Lexus IS offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Lexus IS FAQs

    The cheapest Lexus IS is the Prestige that starts from $54,390.

    The most expensive Lexus IS is the Sports Luxury that starts from $80,279.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Prestige, X, Sports and Sports Luxury.

    The largest Lexus IS is the Prestige which measures 1800mm wide, 4575mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus IS is the Prestige which has 153kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Lexus IS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus IS is the Prestige which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus IS uses Premium Unleaded.

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