Overview
The 2015 Lexus IS LUXURY HYBRID is a rear-wheel drive four-door sedan that was released to the Australian market on 274th October 2014 classified as a AVE30R MY15. The Lexus IS is regarded as a 4d sedan built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $20,500.
The Lexus IS is a rear-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 133 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 221 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Continuous Variable. Lexus claims the IS LUXURY HYBRID uses 4.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 113g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1347km per full tank.
The Lexus IS measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4665mm (183.7 inches) in length, 1810mm (71.3 inches) in width with a 2800mm (110.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1680kg (3703.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The IS LUXURY HYBRID comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, 100km warranty.
The 2015 Lexus IS LUXURY HYBRID has a 121mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 2.764.
The Lexus IS has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. 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 JTHBH5D2405000011.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2494 |
| Size (L) | 2.5L |
| Induction | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 133kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 221Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 13 |
| Transmission | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.764 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 5 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5 |
| Tank Size (L) | 66 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 113 |
| CO2 Urban | 117 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 117 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - SOLID |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1430 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4665 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1810 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 121 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2800 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1680 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHBH5D2405000011 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 2015-08-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |