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    2015 Lexus IS

    Used from

    $54,000 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.9 - 11.4 L / 100km

    About the Lexus IS

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2015 Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $54,000 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $125,475 for the F.

    There are 5 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (153kW/252Nm), 5.0L petrol direct injection (311kW/505Nm) and 3.5L petrol direct injection (233kW/378Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2015 IS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Lexus IS models from other years

    2015 Lexus IS Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus IS

    Luxury

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 230
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 970
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.8
      • Headroom Rear: 935
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1380
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1373
      • Leg Room Front (in): 44.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1138
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 818
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1421
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1357
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 181
      • Maximum Power Kw: 133
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 221
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4200
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions

    F Sport

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1480
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • On Gearknob: Chrome And Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 15
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to F Sport:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from F Sport:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 230
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 181
      • Maximum Power Kw: 133
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 221
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4200
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 8
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Prestige

    Adds to Sports Luxury:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Sports Luxury:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 970
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.8
      • Headroom Rear: 935
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1380
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1373
      • Leg Room Front (in): 44.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1138
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 818
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1421
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1357
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 12
      • Number Of: 15
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    F

    Adds to Prestige:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 14
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Prestige:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1480
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2015 Lexus IS Specs

    2015 Lexus IS Dimensions

    1430mm
    1810mm
    4665mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 Lexus IS Dimensions

    2015 Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the Luxury with a 1-speed 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 F with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 11.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Lexus IS variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Lexus ISFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.2 L/100km
    3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.7 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.3 L/100km
    See all Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus IS?

    You should service your IS at your authorised Lexus dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the IS's warranty.

    2015 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 $54,000.

    The most expensive Lexus IS is the F that starts from $125,475.

    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, 4665mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus IS is the F which has 311kW of power from its 5.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION 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.