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MakeToyota
New registrations (EU)2000–2005, 2011, 2014

Generations and technical specifications

Lexus IS – Third generation2013–present
Lexus IS – Third generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeXE30
ProductionApril 2013 –present
Model years2014–present
Body styles4-door sedan
PlatformToyota New N platform
EnginesPetrol
2.0 L 8AR-FTS I4-T (ASE30; IS 200t/300)
2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 (GSE30/35; IS 250)
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (GSE31/36/37; IS 300 AWD/350)
3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 (GSE31/36/37; IS 300 AWD/350)
5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (USE30; IS 500)
Petrol hybrid
2.5 L 2AR-FSE I4 (AVE30/35; IS 300h)
Electric motor1KM permanent magnet synchronous (IS 300h)
Transmissions6-speed A960E automatic (GSE30; IS 250)
6-speed A760H automatic (GSE35/36/37; IS 250 AWD/300 AWD/350 AWD)
8-speed AA81E "Direct Shift" automatic (ASE30/GSE31; IS 200t/300/350)
8-speed AA80E "Direct Shift" automatic (USE30; IS 500)
eCVT L210/L210F with sequential shift mode (AVE30/35; IS 300h)
Battery230.4 – 650 V nickel metal hydride 192 cells
Wheelbase2,800 mm
Length4,665 mm (2013–2020)
4,710 mm (2020–2025)
4,720 mm (2025–present)
Width1,810 mm (2013–2020)
1,840 mm (2020–present)
Height1,430 mm (2013–2020)
1,435–1,440 mm (2020–present)
Kerb weight1,590–1,720 kg
1,620–1,780 kg (hybrid)
AssemblyJapan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
DesignerMasanari Sakae (2010)
Yuki Isogai (2011)
2021 facelift: Kenichi Hirai
Lexus IS (XE20)2005–2013
Lexus IS (XE20)
SpecificationValue
ProductionSeptember 2005 – April 2013
Body styles4-door sedan
2-door coupé convertible
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
PlatformToyota N platform
Engines2.2 L 2AD-FHV I4 (diesel)
2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6
3.0 L 3GR-FE V6
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6
5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (IS F)
Transmissions6-speed RA62 manual
6-speed RA63 manual
6-speed A960E automatic
6-speed A760E automatic
8-speed AA80E automatic
Wheelbase2,730 mm
Length4,575–4,580 mm (sedan)
4,636 mm (convertible)
4,661 mm (IS F)
Width1,800–1,815 mm
Height1,415–1,440 mm
Kerb weight1,558–1,685 kg
ClassCompact executive car
AssemblyJapan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (TMK)
Lexus IS – Second generation2005–2015
Lexus IS – Second generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeXE20
ProductionSeptember 2005 – April 2013 (sedan)
December 2007 – 2014 (IS F)
April 2009 – 2015 (IS C)
Model years2006 – 2013
Body styles4-door sedan
2-door coupé convertible
PlatformToyota N platform
EnginesPetrol
2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 (GSE20/25; IS 250)
3.0 L 3GR-FE V6 (GSE22; IS 300)
3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (GSE21/26; IS 350)
5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (USE20; IS F)
Diesel
2.2 L 2AD-FHV/2AD-FTV I4-T (ALE20; IS 200d/220d)
Transmissions6-speed RA62/RA63 manual
6-speed A760E/A760H/A960E automatic
8-speed AA80E automatic (IS F)
Wheelbase2,730 mm
Length4,575–4,590 mm
Width1,800–1,816 mm
Height1,410–1,425 mm
Kerb weight1,558–1,741 kg
AssemblyJapan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)
DesignerSedan: Kengo Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Tada (2003)
IS F: Kengo Matsumoto (chief designer: 2005), Hiroshi Okamoto (exterior: 2005)
Cabriolet: Katsuhiro Suzuki (2006, 2007)
2008 facelift: Takahiro Kanno (2007)
2010 facelift: Masanari Sakae (2009)

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
New registrations (EU)2000–2005, 2011, 2014

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