Lexus IS Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Lexus IS uses Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Lexus IS comes with Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) depending on engine and trim.
Lexus IS Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | 6 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | 6 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | 6 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Lexus IS have?
The Lexus IS is offered with Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Lexus IS come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Lexus IS in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.