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4 Years Ago
About the Lexus IS
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $61,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Luxury variant and topping out at $78,100 for the F Sport Enhancement Pack.
There are 5 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2020.
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 2021 IS is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
96.47 - 140.18 kW/t
72.61 kW/t
253.58 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 480 litres
442 litres
804 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.1 - 9.5 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
10.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
695 - 1,294 km
573 km
1,294 km
Price
$61,500 - $78,100
$55,900
$160,900
Warranty (Years)
4 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,130 - 2,145 kg
1,950 kg
2,720 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
104 mm
173 mm
Lexus IS News
2021 Lexus IS Price
Luxury Enhancement Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $63,500 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $66,500 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $64,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,500 |
Luxury Enhancement Pack 2
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $67,000 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $70,000 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,000 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,000 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $74,877 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $70,000 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,877 |
F Sport Enhancement Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,100 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $72,977 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $76,100 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $78,100 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $77,977 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 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 5.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus IS that uses the most amount of fuel is the F Sport Enhancement Pack 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 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.
2021 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 $61,500.
The most expensive Lexus IS is the F Sport Enhancement Pack that starts from $78,100.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is null kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, Luxury Enhancement Pack, Luxury Enhancement Pack 2, F Sport and F Sport Enhancement Pack.
The largest Lexus IS is the Luxury which measures 1840mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus IS is the F Sport 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 F Sport which weighs 2145 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus IS uses Premium Unleaded.