2008 Lexus IS [ 2007 ]

#7

in Upscale Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 54 IS reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $30,855 - $36,305
Invoice: $27,151 - $31,948
MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.8
Performance:8.0
Exterior:7.9
Interior:7.4
Safety:9.1
Reliability:9.0

2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD: 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

4dr Car

Engine

  • Gas V6 2.5.L/152
  • 6-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 20 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy

2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard
Side - Body Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Optional

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Optional
Trunk Emergency Release Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 2.5.L/152
Engine Type V6 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type All Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 6-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard)

2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 5
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Changer Standard
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Optional

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Standard
Heated Passenger Standard
Memory Optional
Pwr Driver Standard
Pwr Passenger Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Telephone - Hands Free Wireless Connection Optional
Navigation System Optional

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Standard
Vanity - Passenger Standard
Vanity - Driver Standard

2008 Lexus IS 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3651
Length, Overall (in) 180.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Spoiler - Rear Optional
Wipers - Rain Sensing Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard
Memory Optional

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front Performance (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear Performance (Standard) , Compact Spare Tire (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard) , Wheel Locks (Optional)