Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.5 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 182.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 3820 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 44.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 43.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 25.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
Trim | 250 | 350 | F |
Standard Engine | 2.5L V6 DOHC-4v 204 hp@6400 185 lb-ft@4800 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   |
Standard Tires | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 245/45VR17 tires (rear) | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 245/45VR17 tires (rear) | 225/40YR19 tires (front) 255/35YR19 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/40YR18 tires (front) 255/40YR18 tires (rear) | 225/40YR18 tires (front) 255/40YR18 tires (rear) |   |
Trim | 250C | 350C |
Standard Engine | 2.5L V6 DOHC-4v 204 hp@6400 185 lb-ft@4800 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Standard Tires | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 245/45VR17 tires (rear) | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 245/45VR17 tires (rear) |
Optional Tires | 225/40YR18 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |
  | 255/40YR18 tires | 255/40YR18 tires |
  | 225/40YR18 tires (front) 255/40YR18 tires (rear) | 225/40YR18 tires (front) 255/40YR18 tires (rear) |
2011 Lexus IS Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The 204hp 6 is anemic, does not belong in this chassis. Paddle shifted auto feels like it takes seconds to shift, and downshifting is useless. Also lighting up the odo and speedo at 75mph to "warn" you is obnoxious. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2011 Lexus IS.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | 250 | 33,295 | 29,966 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | 350 | 39,720 | 35,748 | 875 |
4dr Sedan | F | 60,660 | 54,594 | 875 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | 250C | 41,190 | 37,072 | 875 |
2dr Hardtop conv. | 350C | 46,640 | 41,976 | 875 |