2026 Lexus IS
The new Lexus IS is a medium Car available in New Zealand from $79,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Premium variant and topping out at $93,700 for the Limited variant.
There are 3 variants of the IS available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2020.
The new 2026 IS is offered with a 4 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Lexus IS is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 164kW. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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Lexus IS
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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$79,100
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,027 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,710 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,027 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 440 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 Lexus IS
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lexus IS is the Premium variant that starts from $79,100.
See all Lexus IS PricingThe most expensive Lexus IS is the Limited variant that starts from $93,700.
See all Lexus IS PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lexus IS is 0 kg shared by all variants.
See all Lexus IS towing capacityThe largest Lexus IS is the Premium variant which measures 1840mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1435mm tall.
All variants of the Lexus IS have a maximum power of 164kW.
The Lexus IS is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Lexus IS is the Premium variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2140 kg.
The Lexus IS uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.