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2016 Lexus IS 200t RWD

The 2016 Lexus IS 200t RWD is a 241-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged sedan with an 8-speed automatic w/od, paddle shifters and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $37,325 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 241 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1650 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The IS measures 183.7 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,583 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$37,325 ($50,544 *)
MSRP with Destination$38,300 ($51,865 *)
Destination Charge$975
Engine
Engine TypeIntercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, 2.0 L
Displacement2 L
Horsepower241 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Injection TypePort/Direct Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission8-speed automatic w/OD, paddle shifters
1st Gear4.6
2nd Gear2.72
3rd Gear1.86
4th Gear1.46
5th Gear1.23
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.82
8th Gear0.69
Reverse4.06
Final Drive3.13
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.2 in.
Rear Brake Disc12.2 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.5 in.
Wheels Rear17 x 7.5 in.
Tires FrontP225/45R17
Tires RearP225/45R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.7 in
Width71.3 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Front Track60.4 in
Rear Track61 in
Ground Clearance5.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft³
Curb Weight3,583 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear36.9 in
Legroom Front44.8 in
Legroom Rear32.2 in
Shoulder Room Front55.9 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
Hip Room Front54.3 in
Hip Room Rear54 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus IS.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus IS

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus IS. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 23, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“When I start my car, every once in a while it acts as if it is not getting enough gas and lags. In the colder months it seems to do this more often and sometimes will not start. When the weather is…”
Aug 4, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Car keeps randomly dying out while driving sometimes it comes back on sometimes It has to pull over and start the car again has a lean code pretty sure its the fuel pump noticed they have a recall on…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 LEXUS IS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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