Lexus IS Engine Specifications
The 2026 Lexus IS is offered with 2.0L–5.0L engines in 6 and 4 and 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2026):
The Lexus IS is available with 6 3.5L and Automatic (S6) (All-Wheel Drive).
Lexus IS Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 | 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | 6 | 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | 6 | 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | 6 | 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Compact Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lexus IS Engine Specs FAQ
What engine does the Lexus IS have?
The Lexus IS is available with 6 cylinder engines ranging up to 3.5L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Lexus IS available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Lexus IS is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.