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    2020 Lexus IS

    Used from

    $59,340 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.9 - 9.5 L / 100km

    About the Lexus IS

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2020 Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $59,340 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $83,142 for the Sports Luxury.

    There are 4 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (180kW/350Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (164kW/221Nm) and 3.5L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (232kW/380Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2020 IS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Lexus IS models from other years

    2020 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: 10
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 15
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Mouse
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 230
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.5
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 142.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 105.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • 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
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • 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
    • Media control
      • Mouse
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Control Type: Mouse
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • 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: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
      • Heater Type: Electric
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    F Sport

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Sport Monitoring
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 15
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote

    Black Line Special Edition

    Adds to F Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    Removes from F Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 230
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.5
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 142.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 105.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • 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
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Electric

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to Black Line Special Edition:
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 230
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.5
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 142.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 105.0
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • 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
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Electric
    Removes from Black Line Special Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 10
    See all 2020 Lexus IS Specs

    2020 Lexus IS Dimensions

    1430mm
    1810mm
    4680mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 Lexus IS Dimensions

    2020 Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the Sports 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 Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 9.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lexus ISFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded4.9 L/100km
    3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.5 L/100km
    See all Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

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

    The Lexus IS has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2020 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 $59,340.

    The most expensive Lexus IS is the Sports Luxury that starts from $83,142.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, F Sport, Black Line Special Edition and Sports Luxury.

    The largest Lexus IS is the Luxury which measures 1810mm wide, 4680mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus IS is the Luxury which has 232kW of power from its 3.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT 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.