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2025 Lexus IS
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2025 Lexus IS

The redesigned for 2021 IS brings a mild update that doesn't stray much from the previous model. It is offered in rear- or all-wheel-drive with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine for rear-wheel-drive. AWD brings a V6 engine. Handling is said to be improved. The interior remains very snug and still suffers from a protrusion into the driver's legroom in AWD versions. The infotainment system still relies on a distracting touchpad but now the screen is touch enabled. There is a complete roster of advanced safety and driver assistance features that come standard, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and daytime bicycle detection, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance. An all-new IS 500 F Sport debuts for 2022, powered by a 472-hp 5.0-liter V8 engine. The ultra-sporty IS also gets a retuned suspension and upgraded brakes, as well as several interior and exterior styling changes. And there's big news for rear-seat passengers: a rear armrest with built-in cupholders is now optional.

Market value
$45,038
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2025
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2021

Pricing

Current retail median
$45,038
Retail value range
$37,400 - $65,300
Original MSRP range
$40,535 - $71,495
Trade-in range
$34,650 - $60,870

Ratings

Road test score
67/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
31 MPG
Tested overall
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,175
Cruising range
390 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.6 sec
0-60 mph
6.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
55 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
185 in
Width
72 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Weight
3,900 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
2.5 in
Front leg room
43.5 in
Rear head room
1.5 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in
Luggage
1+3+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
4/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Lexus

Lexus, Toyota’s upscale sub-brand, is among the few luxury automakers that successfully merges technologically-advanced designs with consistently great reliability. Interiors are quiet and finished with finely-crafted materials. The engines are generally smooth and powerful. Many of its cars and SUVs are available with more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrains. Lexus continues to sell sedans, with its ES, IS, and top-shelf LS models. Most of its SUVs have done well in our testing, including the NX, RX, and TX. The brand’s first all-electric vehicle, the RZ, is a luxury version of the Toyota bZ4X EV. Lexus also sells two-door coupes and convertibles, the RC and LC. Multiple Lexus models have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendation for used cars.

Vehicle ID: 33726 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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