2020 lexus is mpg

If good fuel economy and low running costs are a priority, the Lexus IS 300h hybrid can stack up well against petrol and diesel rivals, making it a good choice for company-car buyers.

Lexus IS MPG and CO2

Lexus says the IS 300h's combination of a four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor return up to 67.2mpg, but in our experience this is hard to achieve in real-world driving – more so than some diesel rivals, such as the BMW 320d. However, CO2 emissions of 97g/km mean company-car drivers’ Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax liability will be low.

Depending on which trim levels and wheels you go for, CO2 emissions range from 97 to 99g/km, but the BiK tax bracket remains unchanged. Under the current road tax system, the hybrid IS attracts a slightly lower annual bill than petrol or diesel models. Top-spec cars costing over £40,000 will incur an additional road tax surcharge in years two to six, making it rather costly during that period.

Insurance group

Executive cars tend to be fairly expensive to insure, and the IS 300h’s group 28-30 rankings (out of 50) mean premiums will be pretty pricey. In fairness though, the BMW 3 Series gets similar ratings unless you choose the entry-level BMW 3 Series.

Warranty

Although Lexus is the luxury division of mainstream manufacturer Toyota, it doesn’t offer its parent company’s five-year/100,000-mile warranty. Instead, the IS will be covered for three years or 60,000 miles - although the hybrid components and battery of the IS 300h are covered for five-years or 100,000 miles. You also get a three-year paintwork and surface rust warranty and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty for the bodywork.

Servicing

The Lexus IS needs to visit the dealer once a year or every 15,000 miles – whichever comes first. Services alternate between intermediate and full, with intermediate costing around £250 and full costing around £450. At 60,000 miles a ‘Full+60’ check is required, costing £650 and involving the replacement of some wear-and-tear items,’ while if you still have your IS at 100,000-mile mark, it will need a ‘Full+100’ service, which costs £600.  

Fuel Efficiency of the 2020 Hybrid Lexus Lineup

Hybrid models are becoming more and more common. They are a green alternative to gas and diesel-burning engines, and they also provide enhanced fuel efficiency that allows the driver to good even further on a tank of gas. Often, drivers expect to lose performance capabilities and power with hybrid vehicles, but the 2020 Lexus hybrid lineup proves that statement to be a myth. Let’s take a look at which hybrid model in the 2020 lineup is most fuel-efficient, while also determining the fuel efficiency of each 2020 hybrid model the brand offers.

How many hybrid models does Lexus have in its 2020 lineup?

Lexus has been a leading brand when it comes to releasing vehicles with hybrid options. For 2020, there are six hybrid models in the brands lineup that include UX Hybrid, NX Hybrid, RX Hybrid, ES Hybrid, LS Hybrid and LC Hybrid models. This array of hybrid options provides shoppers a hybrid option whether they are looking for a sports car, sedan, crossover or SUV. Check out a comparison of the fuel economy of each member of the brand’s 2020 hybrid lineup below.

Lexus Hybrid Model Fuel-Efficiency Comparison

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Which Lexus hybrid offers the most competitive fuel efficiency?

As you can tell from the table above, the 2020 Lexus hybrid lineup is loaded with six fuel-efficient vehicles. The most fuel-efficient model in the brand’s lineup is the Lexus Hybrid ES, which achieves an estimated 44 combined mpg.

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Where can I get a hybrid Lexus vehicle in Contra Costa County, California?

If you are interested in getting a premium hybrid vehicle in Contra Costa County, California, check out our inventory at Lexus of Concord. We offer shoppers a wide selection of new and pre-owned Lexus vehicles and our sales staff would be happy to help interested shoppers find the perfect one for them. Peruse our new Lexus hybrid inventory and schedule a test drive today. Give us a call at 925-520-3134 if you have any questions.

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Specifications

2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $57,575/62,075
Options: Premium (heated steering wheel, 360-degree camera, power rear sunshade, parking assist, Mark Levinson speakers, triple-beam LED headlights), $4500

ENGINE
DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 303 in³, 4969 cm³
Power: 472 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque: 395 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 14.0-inch vented disc/12.7-inch vented disc
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza S001L
F: 235/40R-19 92Y
R: 265/35R-19 94Y

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 110.2 in
Length: 187.3 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 56.5 in
Passenger Volume: 92 ft³
Trunk Volume: 11 ft³
Curb Weight: 3969 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.3 sec
100 mph: 10.4 sec
1/4-Mile: 12.8 sec @ 112 mph
130 mph: 17.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.3 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 149 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 159 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 320 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.89 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 15 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 20/17/25 mpg 

2021 Lexus IS350 F Sport

VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED
$55,220 (base price: $43,925)

ENGINE TYPE
DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 211 in³, 3456 cm³
Power: 311 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): control arms/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 13.2-in vented disc/11.7-in vented disc
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza S001L, F: 235/40R-19 92Y R: 265/35R-19 94Y

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 110.2 in
Length: 185.4 in
Width: 72.4 in
Height: 56.5 in
Passenger volume: 92 ft³
Trunk volume: 11 ft³
Curb weight: 3801 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.6 sec
100 mph: 14.2 sec
130 mph: 26.0 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 5.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.2 sec
1/4 mile: 14.2 sec @ 100 mph
Top speed (mfr's claim): 143 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 155 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g
Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 26 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 23/20/28 mpg

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED