2020 Lexus IS Performance Specs and Efficiency

Oct 29, 2020

2020 Lexus IS Powertrain Options and Fuel Economy

The 2020 Lexus IS line is an excellent option if you’re looking for compact luxury car. A quick look inside will reveal a beautifully designed interior, from the leather upholstery and high-end construction materials to the slick design and sleek tech interface.

Unfortunately, a similar look under the hood doesn’t tell you everything you need to know. That’s where we come in. Here’s are the 2020 Lexus IS performance specs and fuel efficiency estimates.

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Performance Specs

The 2020 Lexus IS lineup has three different engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and two versions of a 3.5-liter V6. The 2.0-liter turbo four is available on IS 300 RWD models. It produces 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. IS 300 AWD models have one of the 3.5-liter V6 engines. It pumps out 260 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. Lastly, IS 350 models, both RWD or AWD, have a sport-tuned 3.5-liter V6 that produces 311 horses and 277 lb-ft of torque. All 2020 IS RWD models, regardless of engine, have an eight-speed automatic; AWD models have a six-speed automatic.

Fuel Economy

As with any other vehicle, the equipped powertrain affects the 2020 IS lineup’s fuel economy numbers. The 2020 IS 300 RWD with the 2.0-liter turbo-four is rated at 21-city/30-highway mpg. 2020 IS 300 AWD models with the 3.5-liter V6 are estimated at 18-city/24-highway mpg. IS 350 RWD models are estimated at 20-city/28-highway mpg, while IS 350 AWD models are rated at 19-city/26-highway mpg. For the highest fuel economy, the IS 300 RWD is the way to go, while the IS 350 offers reasonable efficiency with higher performance.

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If you’d like to get more info on a 2020 Lexus IS 300 or IS 350, give Lexus of Tucson a call. We can go through vehicle specs, available features, financing incentives, and much more.

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