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    2018 Lexus IS

    Used from

    $32,300 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.7 L / 100km

    About the Lexus IS

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Lexus IS's used prices in Australia typically range from $27,500 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $37,200 for the F Sport.

    There are 6 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (180kW/350Nm), 2.5L petrol hybrid (133kW/221Nm) and 3.5L petrol (233kW/378Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic or continuous variable transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2018 IS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Lexus IS models from other years

    2018 Lexus IS Price

    Variant 1Price From*Price To*
    LUXURY$27,500$32,300
    F SPORT$31,000$37,200
    F SPORT HYBRID$31,200$31,200
    LUXURY HYBRID$32,100$32,100
    SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID$33,300$33,300
    SPORTS LUXURY$33,400$35,300
    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Lexus IS Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus IS

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    2018 Lexus IS Dimensions

    1430mm
    1810mm
    4665mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 Lexus IS Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus IS

    The most fuel efficient Lexus IS is the F SPORT HYBRID with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 4.9L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid 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 MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lexus ISFuel TypeCombined
    F SPORTPremium Unleaded Petrol9.7 L/100km
    F SPORT HYBRIDPremium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid4.9 L/100km
    LUXURYPremium Unleaded Petrol9.7 L/100km
    LUXURY HYBRIDPremium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid4.9 L/100km
    SPORTS LUXURYPremium Unleaded Petrol9.7 L/100km
    SPORTS LUXURY HYBRIDPremium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid4.9 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 yourIS 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.

    2018 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 $27,500.

    The most expensive Lexus IS is the F SPORT that starts from $37,200.

    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 LUXURY which has 233kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

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

    The heaviest Lexus IS is the LUXURY which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus IS may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.

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