Overview
The 2012 Lexus IS Base is a rear-wheel drive four-door sedan that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2011 classified as a USE20R 11 UPGRADE. The Lexus IS is regarded as a 4d sedan built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $36,600.
The Lexus IS is a rear-wheel drive 4 door with 4 seats, powered by a 5.0L V8 engine that has 311 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 505 Nm of torque (at 5200 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic. Lexus claims the IS Base uses 11.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 270g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 561km per full tank.
The Lexus IS measures 1415mm (55.7 inches) in height, 4660mm (183.5 inches) in length, 1815mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2730mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1700kg (3747.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The IS Base comes standard with 225/40 R19 front tyres and 255/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2012 Lexus IS Base has a 126mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 2.937.
The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHBP262105000011.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 4969 |
| Size (L) | 5.0L |
| Induction | V8 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 311kW |
| Power RPM | 6600 |
| Torque | 505Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8 |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.937 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 11.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Tank Size (L) | 64 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 270 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/35 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 9x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1415 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4660 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1815 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 126 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2730 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.2 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1700 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2120 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHBP262105000011 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 2015-01-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |