2008 Lexus IS Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2008 Lexus IS include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2008 Lexus IS are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2008 Lexus IS Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Lexus IS 4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	107.5

Overall Length, in.	180.1

Overall Width, in.	70.9

Overall Height, in.	56.1

Curb Weight, lbs.	3455

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	13.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	17.1

Seating Capacity	5

Front Head Room, in.	39.0

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	43.9

Rear Head Room, in.	36.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	30.6

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Engines

	dohc V6	dohc V6	dohc V8

Size, liters/cu. in.	2.5 /152	3.5 /210	5.0 /303

Horsepower @ rpm.	204 @ 6400	306 @ 6400	416 @ 6600

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	185 @ 4800	277 @ 4800	371 @ 5200

Availability	Standard	Standard	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

6-speed manual	18/26	--/--	--/--

6-speed automatic	21/29	18/25	--/--

8-speed automatic	--/--	--/--	16/23

Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	Lexus IS 4-door sedan

4WD Rollover	5

Front Impact, Driver	4

Front Impact, Passenger	4

Rollover Resistance	5

Side Impact, Driver	5

Side Impact, Rear Passenger	4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built in: Japan

Drivewheels: all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive

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