2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD
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- Photo: Lexus IS 300h"version L"2WD (6AA-AVE30-BEXLH(L)) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Lexus IS 300h CVT 2.5 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS IS F SPORT (XE30) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Lexus IS300 F-Sport AWD in Ultra White, Rear Right, 04-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Lexus IS 300h Executive dashboard, 07-14-2024 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD is a 260-hp 3.5-liter sedan with a 6-speed automatic w/od, paddle shifters and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,660 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The IS measures 184.3 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,737 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,660 |
| MSRP with Destination | $41,685 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Premium Unleaded V-6, 3.5 L |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Port/Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic w/OD, paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.52 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.04 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.4 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.71 |
| 6th Gear | 0.58 |
| Reverse | 3.17 |
| Final Drive | 3.77 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.2 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 in. |
| Tires Front | P225/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,737 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus IS.
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus IS
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus IS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
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 2018 LEXUS IS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.