Verdict
B
BHP
416 bhp
0–60
4.6 s
Top speed
168 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$3,200-$36,000
Strengths
- IS-F is the cult car — 5.0 V8
- Cabin upgraded
- IS250 V6 smooth
Weaknesses
- IS220d diesel agricultural
- Boot small
- Rear seat tight
Notable tech
- XE20 platform
- 2.5 V6 (IS250), 2.2 D-4D (IS220d/200d), 5.0 V8 (IS-F)
- RWD
- 6MT manual on IS220d, 6AT auto, 8AT on IS-F
- IS-F — Yamaha-tuned 5.0 V8 + 8AT
Common issues
- IS220d EGR / DPF
- Front upper ball joint
- SatNav optical drive
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 V6 IS250
BHP204
Torque252 Nm
0–608.1 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
2.2 D-4D IS220d
BHP175
Torque400 Nm
0–608.9 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
5.0 V8 IS-F
BHP416
Torque505 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT