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About the Lexus IS
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 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 $82,388 for the Sports Luxury.
There are 7 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2021.
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 2021 IS was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2021 Lexus IS Price
F Sport Enhancement Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,100 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $76,100 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $78,100 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $61,500 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $64,500 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $66,500 |
Luxury Enhancement Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $63,500 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $66,500 |
Luxury Enhancement Pack 2
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $67,000 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $70,000 |
Black Line Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $69,775 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,136 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $70,000 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $73,000 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,000 |
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $82,388 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lexus IS Dimensions
1435mm
1840mm
4710mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Lexus IS Fuel Economy
There are 5 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.
Below is a table of all the Lexus IS variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| 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 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.5 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.
2021 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 $61,500.
The most expensive Lexus IS is the Sports Luxury that starts from $82,388.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury and Black Line Special Edition.
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.