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About the Lexus IS
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2022 Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $61,500 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $77,977 for the F Sport Enhancement Pack.
There are 5 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.
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 2022 IS was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
97.81 - 142.37 kW/t
73.83 kW/t
216.71 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 480 litres
300 litres
563 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.1 - 9.52 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
10.75 L/100km
Vehicle Range
695 - 1,294 km
573 km
1,864 km
Price
$61,500 - $77,977
$57,700
$170,876
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
No Data
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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2022 Lexus IS Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS
The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the Luxury Enhancement Pack with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.1L 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 IS | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
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.
2022 Lexus IS Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus IS?
The Lexus IS offers a 5 year unlimited km 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.
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Lexus IS FAQs
The cheapest Lexus IS is the Luxury that starts from $61,500.
The most expensive Lexus IS is the F Sport Enhancement Pack that starts from $77,977.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is null kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, Luxury Enhancement Pack, Luxury Enhancement Pack 2, F Sport and F Sport Enhancement Pack.
The largest Lexus IS is the Luxury which measures 1840mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus IS is the F Sport 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 F Sport which weighs 2145 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus IS uses premium unleaded.