Lexus IS 4dr saloon

5.0 V8 F

If it was Lexus's intention to win the war against the latest BMW 3 series with its sleek new IS, it's a case of closer, but still no cigar. Which isn't to say it doesn't win a few battles. It's more stylish than the Bee Emm inside and out. And it's very

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  • £51,155

  • Autocar Rating

  • 7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

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Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 510
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows standard
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning TBA
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj standard
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 800
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD standard
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation price unavailable
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 378
Boot space (min ltr) 378
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 4969/V8
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 870
Front legroom (mm) 1090
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1405
Kerb weight (kg) 1700
Length (mm) 4660
Max power (bhp/rpm) 417/6600
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 371/5200
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) 825
Rear kneeroom (mm) 635
Satellite navigation price unavailable
Towing weight (kg) 1500
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1815

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 4.8
Max speed (mph) 168

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 43
CO2 rating (g/km) 270
Combined mpg 24.8
Extra urban mpg 34
Insurance group 20
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation
Pence per mile 124.86
Service intervals 10/20k
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1389
Tank capacity (gallons) 14.1
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 1232
Typical insurance quote 963
Urban mpg 16.8

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 17747 17747
Tax payable at 22% 3904.34 7808.68
Tax payable at 44% 3904.34 7808.68

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Metallic paint 510
Electric sunroof 800
 
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