Lexus IS
The Lexus IS is a car produced since 1998, featuring a 2,040 cc six-cylinder engine with a top speed of 215 km/h. The vehicle measures 4,405 mm in length and seats five passengers. In Norway, new registrations of the IS totaled 20 vehicles across 2019 and 2020, with 12 registered new in 2019 and 8 in 2020.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1998 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland) | 1,446 kg |
| Displacement | 2,040 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Top speed | 215 km/h |
| Length | 4,405 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,657 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations in Norway
Number of Lexus IS registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
20 Lexus IS cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2020, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (petrol) | 133 kW (178 hp) | 1,695 kg | 2019–2020 | 20 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Lexus IS cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 18 |
| Romania | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 24 complaints for the Lexus IS, most often about fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other, engine, steering. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 91% of Lexus ISs pass their MOT test first time, based on 13,235 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Lexus IS in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Lexus IS?
- The Lexus IS has a rated top speed of 215 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Lexus IS?
- The Lexus IS is 4,405 mm long, 1,657 mm wide and 1,420 mm tall.
- How much does the Lexus IS weigh?
- The Lexus IS has a kerb weight of about 1,446 kg.
- How many seats does the Lexus IS have?
- The Lexus IS has 5 seats.