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About the Lexus IS
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $59,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Luxury variant and topping out at $83,871 for the Sports Luxury.
There are 3 variants of the IS available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (164kW/221Nm), 3.5L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (232kW/380Nm) and 2.0L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (180kW/350Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2018 IS is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
95.35 - 137.69 kW/t
75.63 kW/t
216.76 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 480 litres
335 litres
894 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.9 - 9.5 L/100km
2.4 L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
695 - 1,347 km
652 km
1,511 km
Price
$59,340 - $83,871
$49,990
$234,872
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,125 - 2,145 kg
2,030 kg
2,455 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
1,400 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 mm
110 mm
201 mm
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2018 Lexus IS Price
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,890 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,340 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $65,101 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $65,100 |
F Sport
Sports Luxury
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Lexus IS Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS
The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the F Sport with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 4.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus IS that uses the most amount of fuel is the Luxury with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 9.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Lexus IS | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 4.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus IS?
The Lexus IS has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 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 Luxury that starts from $59,340.
The most expensive Lexus IS is the Sports Luxury that starts from $83,871.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury.
The largest Lexus IS is the Luxury which measures 1810mm wide, 4680mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus IS is the Luxury which has 232kW of power from its 3.5L Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Lexus IS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus IS is the Luxury which weighs 2145 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus IS uses Premium Unleaded.