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    2012 Lexus IS SPORTS LUXURY Pricing and Spec

    From

    $19,700

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Lexus IS SPORTS LUXURY is a rear-wheel drive four-door sedan that was released to the Australian market on 274th October 2010 classified as a GSE20R MY11. The Lexus IS is regarded as a 4d sedan built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $19,700.

    The Lexus IS is a rear-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L V6 engine that has 153 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 252 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a Six-speed Auto Sequential. Lexus claims the IS SPORTS LUXURY uses 9.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 214g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 714km per full tank.

    The Lexus IS measures 1425mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4585mm (180.5 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2730mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1530kg (3373.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The IS SPORTS LUXURY comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 245/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2012 Lexus IS SPORTS LUXURY has a 104mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 560kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.909.

    The Lexus IS has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Top Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHBK262602000001.

    Best For
    Family
    Luxury
    Warranty
    4Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    65 L714 km
    4D SEDAN
    petrol
    2.5L
    REAR WHEEL DRIVE
    6 AT
    5
    4

    Dimensions

    1425mm
    1800mm
    4585mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)2500
    Size (L)2.5L
    InductionV6
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power153kW
    Power RPM6400
    Torque252Nm
    Torque RPM4800
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio12

    Transmission6 SP AUTO SEQUENTIAL
    Final Gear Ratio3.909
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveREAR WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)9.1
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)12.7
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)7
    Tank Size (L)65
    Fuel TypePREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined214
    CO2 Urban298
    CO2 Extra Urban165

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - SOLID
    Tyre Front225/45 R17
    Tyre Rear245/45 R17
    Front Rim Size8x17
    Rear Rim Size8x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1425
    Vehicle Length (mm)4585
    Vehicle Width (mm)1800
    Ground Clearance (mm)104
    Wheelbase (mm)2730
    Turning Circle (m)10.2
    Unladen Weight (kg)1530
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2045
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1500
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)560

    Compliance Plate LocationLower Driver Side B-Pillar
    Country Of OriginJAPAN
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationCentre Top Scuttle
    VIN NumberJTHBK262602000001
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months48
    Discontinued Date2013-06-30

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEuro 4