Lexus IS IS III (XE30)

Lexus - IS III (XE30)

Details-
BrandLexus
ModelIS
GenerationIS III (XE30)
Modification300h (220 Hp) Hybrid AWD e-CVT
Start Of ProductionJuly, 2015 year
End Of ProductionOctober, 2016 year

Performance

The IS model has a maximum speed of 200 km/h, which is electronically limited. This is equivalent to approximately 124.27 mph.

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed200 km/h, Electronically limited 124.27 mph

Body & Dimensions

The IS is a sedan with a 5-seater capacity, 4 doors, and a length of 4665 mm. It has a width of 1810 mm, height of 1430 mm, and a wheelbase of 2800 mm. The front track is 1535 mm, and the rear track is between 1540-1550 mm. It has a ride height ground clearance of 135 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.8 m. The width including mirrors is 2027 mm, with a front overhang of 830 mm and a rear overhang of 1035 mm.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4665 mm 183.66 in.
Width1810 mm 71.26 in.
Width Including Mirrors2027 mm 79.8 in.
Height1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase2800 mm 110.24 in.
Front Track1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear Track1540-1550 mm 60.63 - 61.02 in.
Front Overhang830 mm 32.68 in.
Rear Overhang1035 mm 40.75 in.
Min Turning Circle10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance135 mm 5.31 in.

Fuel Consumption

The IS model is a fuel-efficient car with a petrol (gasoline) engine. It has a combined fuel consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to 48 US mpg, 57.65 UK mpg, and 20.41 km/l. This makes it a great choice for those looking for a car with good fuel economy.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined4.9 l/100 km 48 US mpg 57.65 UK mpg 20.41 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The IS model is a Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV) with a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine. It produces 178 HP and 221 Nm of torque. The engine is equipped with Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection, and it has an automatic transmission e-CVT. The car features an All Wheel Drive (4x4) system with a front suspension of coil spring, double wishbone, transverse stabilizer, and a rear suspension of independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer. The engine model code is 2AR-FSE, and it has an oil capacity of 4.5 liters. The car is rated at 220 HP and has a compression ratio of 13:1.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureFHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Power178 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre71.4 Hp/l
Torque221 Nm @ 4200-4800 rpm. 163 lb.-ft. @ 4200-4800 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code2AR-FSE
Engine Displacement2493 cm3 152.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke98 mm 3.86 in.
Compression Ratio13:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemDirect injection and Multi-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC, Dual VVT-i
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification0W-20 / API SL, API SM, API SN, API SP 0W-20 / ILSAC GF-5, ILSAC GF-6A
Coolant8.2 l 8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the four wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.
Drive WheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearboxautomatic transmission e-CVT
Front SuspensionCoil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
System Power220 Hp
Engine SystemsStart & Stop System

Brakes

The IS model features ventilated discs at the front and disc brakes at the rear, equipped with electric steering and a steering rack and pinion system. The car comes with front and rear wheel tires of varying sizes and rim sizes. It is equipped with ABS for anti-lock braking system and is rated 4 out of 5.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Tires SizeFront wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 Rear wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 255/35 R18
Wheel Rims SizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

The IS model features a 230.4 V Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery located under the trunk. It is equipped with a 143 HP electric motor that generates 300 Nm (221.27 lb.-ft.) of torque and is integrated into the transmission. The motor is a synchronous type with the model code 1KM.

Specs-
Rating
Battery TechnologyNickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
Battery LocationUnder the trunk
Electric Motor Power143 Hp
Electric Motor Torque300 Nm 221.27 lb.-ft.
Electric Motor LocationIntegrated into the transmission
Electric Motor TypeSynchronous
Electric Motor Model Code1KM
Battery Voltage230.4 V

Weight & Capacity

The IS model has a weight-to-power ratio of 8 kg/Hp and 125 Hp/tonne, with a weight-to-torque ratio of 8 kg/Nm and 125.6 Nm/tonne. The kerb weight ranges from 1760-1790 kg (3880.14 - 3946.27 lbs), and the max weight is from 2035-2065 kg (4486.41 - 4552.55 lbs). The max load is 275 kg (606.27 lbs), and the fuel tank capacity is 66 l (17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal). The trunk boot space minimum is 450 l (15.89 cu. ft).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8 kg/Nm, 125.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1760-1790 kg 3880.14 - 3946.27 lbs.
Max Weight2035-2065 kg 4486.41 - 4552.55 lbs.
Max Load275 kg 606.27 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum450 l 15.89 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity66 l 17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Lexus - IS III (XE30)

The length of the IS is 4665 mm.

The IS has 5 seats.

The wheelbase of the IS is 2800 mm.

The maximum speed of the IS model is 200 km/h, which is electronically limited.

The equivalent speed in miles per hour is approximately 124.27 mph.

The term 'electronically limited' means that the car's speed is restricted by an electronic control unit, rather than by mechanical or physical limitations.

The IS model uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel.

The combined fuel consumption of the IS model is 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

The IS model has an equivalent fuel consumption of 48 US mpg, 57.65 UK mpg, and 20.41 km/l.

The engine architecture of the IS model is Front, Longitudinal.

The IS model has 4 cylinders.

The fuel injection system of the IS model is Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection.

The IS model has ventilated discs at the front and disc brakes at the rear.

The IS model has a steering rack and pinion system.

The IS model comes with front wheel tires of sizes 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, and 225/40 R18, and rear wheel tires of sizes 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, and 255/35 R18.

The IS model uses a Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery.

The battery is located under the trunk in the IS model.

The IS model has a synchronous electric motor.

The weight-to-power ratio of the IS model is 8 kg/Hp and 125 Hp/tonne.

The fuel tank capacity of the IS model is 66 l (17.44 US gal | 14.52 UK gal).

The max load capacity of the IS model is 275 kg (606.27 lbs).