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Free Lexus IS VIN Decoder

Decode your Lexus IS VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 25 variants (1998–2020). No registration.

1998–2020 25 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Lexus IS
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Lexus IS specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each IS variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
F Sport 5.0L V8 8AT (472 HP) 2020 Petrol 466 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
3.5L V6 8AT (311 HP) 2020 Petrol 3.5 L 307 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
3.5L V6 8AT AWD (311 HP) 2020 Petrol 3.5 L 307 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
2.0L 8AT (241 HP) 2020 Petrol 238 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
3.5L V6 8AT AWD (260 HP) 2020 Petrol 2.0 L 238 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
350 8AT AWD (306 HP) 2016–2020 Petrol 3.5 L 306 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
350 8AT RWD (306 HP) 2016–2020 Petrol 3.5 L 306 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
300 6AT AWD (255 HP) 2016–2020 Petrol 3.5 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
200t 8AT AWD (241 HP) 2016–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
200t 8AT RWD (241 HP) 2016–2020 Petrol 2.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
300h eCVT (223 HP) 2016–2020 2.5 L 220 bhp CVT FWD
350 V6 AWD 8AT (310 HP) 2014 Petrol 3.5 L 306 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp
350 V6 RWD 8AT (310 HP) 2014 Petrol 3.5 L 306 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD
250 V6 RWD 6AT (207 HP) (EU) 2014 Petrol 2.5 L 204 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD
250 V6 AWD 6AT (204 HP) (US) 2014 Petrol 2.5 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp
250 V6 RWD 6AT (204 HP) (US) 2014 Petrol 2.5 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD
300h 2014 Petrol 2.5 L 178 bhp CVT RWD
350 V6 6AT RWD (310 HP) 2005–2012 Petrol 3.5 L 306 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD
250 V6 6MT RWD (208 HP) 2005–2012 Petrol 2.5 L 205 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
220 D 6MT RWD (177 HP) 2005–2012 Diesel 2.2 L 174 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
300 5AT RWD (215 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 3.0 L 211 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
250 6AT RWD (207 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.2 L 204 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD
250 6MT RWD (207 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.2 L 204 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
220d 6AT RWD (177 HP) 1998–2005 Diesel 2.2 L 175 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD
200 6MT RWD (155 HP) 1998–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 153 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD

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Lexus IS VIN FAQ

What does a Lexus IS VIN tell you?+
A Lexus IS VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Lexus IS?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Lexus IS made?+
Our database covers the Lexus IS for model years 1998–2020, across 25 variants.
Is the Lexus IS VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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