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Every car discontinued in 2021
In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.
4 Years Ago
2008 Lexus IS
The 2008 Lexus IS is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $54,390 for the Prestige variant and topping out at $80,279 for the Sports Luxury variant.
There are 4 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2005.
The 2008 IS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Lexus IS is only available with a motor that produces 153kW and 252Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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2008 Lexus IS
News
William Stopford
Every car discontinued in 2021
In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Lexus IS sedan, RC coupe, CT hatch axed from November 2021
Lexus is getting ready to farewell one of its best-known badges in Australia, with the IS one of three models facing the axe in November.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance V8 unveiled for the USA
The days of the small V8 performance sedan might be limited, but those living Stateside have a new option on the menu: the Lexus IS500.
5 Years Ago
2008 Lexus IS
Dimensions
4,575 mm
1,800 mm
1,425 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,575 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2008 Lexus IS
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lexus IS is the Prestige variant that starts from $54,390.
See all Lexus IS PricingThe most expensive Lexus IS is the Sports Luxury variant that starts from $80,279.
See all Lexus IS PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Lexus IS towing capacityThe largest Lexus IS is the Prestige variant which measures 1800mm wide, 4575mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
All variants of the Lexus IS have a maximum power of 153kW and 252nm of torque.
The Lexus IS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus IS is the Prestige variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2055 kg.
The Lexus IS uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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