Lexus IS 3 (XE30) Sedan (2013-2016)

69% Neofiliac
Keywords: compact-executivedohcdouble-wishbonehybridlexusmulti-linkrwdsedanturbocharged

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Product Overview

Lexus IS Mark III (chassis code XE30) is a compact executive sedan in production from 2013 to 2016, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.5 liters.
Style-wise, the Gen3 Lexus IS received a significant update. While the spindle grille has been argued by many not to work on some models, in its more restrained form it works well for the IS.
Powertrain-wise, however, things aren't as great: The IS 350 became limited to North American and Japanese markets. The rest of the world had access to only IS 250 with a 2.5L 4GR-FSE direct-injection V6.
More readily available was the hybrid IS 300h, while a small turbo-I4 was marketed as IS 200t.
Lexus has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the IS Mark III (XE30) comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities. Another plus is the small 10.4m (34.1ft) turning circle.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great styling
Cons
  • No powerful engine options

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Specifications

IS 200tIS 250IS 300h

Capacity

Cargo Capacity480 L / 17.0 cu-ft480 L / 17.0 cu-ft450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.8 L / 8.2 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 L / 4.9 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload445 kg / 981 lbs445 kg / 981 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsDiscVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/45 R17, 255/35 R18205/55R16 91W, 225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y205/55 R16 91W, 225/45 R17 91W, 255/35 R18 90Y
Turning Circle10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan4-door Sedan4-door hybrid Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height1430 mm / 56.3 in
Size | Length4665 mm / 183.7 in
Size | Width1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1560.0 mm / 61.4 in1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Weight1680.0 kg / 3703.8 lbs1645.0 kg / 3626.6 lbs1680.0 kg / 3703.8 lbs
Wheel Size17 in, 18 in7J x 16, 8J x 18, 8.5J x 187J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 8.5J x 18
Wheelbase2800 mm / 110.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.0 sec8.1 sec8.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.7 sec7.7 sec7.9 sec
CO2 Emission162 g/km199 ~ 213 g/km99 ~ 103 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.28
Fuel Economy7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (combined) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6Euro 5Euro 5
Engine8AR-FTS4GR-FSE2AR-FSE
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:112.0:113.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.5 L / 152.6 cu-in / 2500.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc
Engine | Power245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5800 rpm208.0 hp / 155.1 kW @ 6400 rpm181.0 hp / 135.0 kW + 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output122.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in83.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in72.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in98.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1650-4400 rpm252 Nm / 185.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomatice-CVT

Production

Availability2015 ~ 20162013 ~ 20162013 ~ 2016

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