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    2008 Lexus IS

    Used from

    $54,390 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    4 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.1 - 9.8 L / 100km

    About the Lexus IS

    The 2008 Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $54,390 for the Prestige variant and topping out at $80,279 for the Sports Luxury.

    There are 4 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2008.

    The Lexus IS is only available with an null motor that produces 153kW and 252Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 IS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Next Steps

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    2008 Lexus IS Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Lexus IS Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus IS

    Prestige

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Mp3 Devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    X

    Adds to Prestige:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 14
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Prestige:
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13

    Sports

    Adds to X:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    • Steering wheel
      • Easy Entry
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from X:
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 14
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to Sports:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Speed Limiter
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 14
    Removes from Sports:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    See all 2008 Lexus IS Specs

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Lexus IS.

    2008 Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the Prestige with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Lexus ISFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.1 L/100km
    See all Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    2008 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.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Lexus IS.

    Lexus IS FAQs

    The cheapest Lexus IS is the Prestige that starts from $54,390.

    The most expensive Lexus IS is the Sports Luxury that starts from $80,279.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Prestige, X, Sports and Sports Luxury.

    The largest Lexus IS is the Prestige which measures 1800mm wide, 4575mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus IS is the Prestige which has 153kW of power from its 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Lexus IS is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus IS is the Prestige which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus IS uses premium unleaded.