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2016 Lexus IS 300 Trim Levels & Specs

2016 Lexus IS 300 Specifications

Compare important 2016 Lexus IS 300 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Exterior length 183.7
Exterior body width 71.3
Exterior height 56.3
Horsepower 255 hp
Torque 236 lb-ft.
Curb weight 3737
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4686
Wheelbase 110.2
Turning radius 17.7 ''
Ground clearance 5.1
Front legroom 44.8
Rear legroom 32.2
Front headroom 38
Rear headroom 37
Front hip room 54
Rear hip room 54
Front shoulder room 56
Rear shoulder room 53

2016 Lexus IS 300 Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the IS 300, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Lexus IS 300 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Air conditioning, front dual zone automatic
Air filter std
Underseat ducts std
Cargo tie downs std
Clock analog
Compass std
Cruise control std
Cupholders front and rear
Gear shift knob trim metal-look
12V DC power outlet 2
Overhead console mini
Floor console full
Floor mats carpeted front and rear
Front windows power
Rear windows power
1-touch window up front and rear
1-touch window down front and rear
Programmable garage door opener std
Instrumentation analog
Tachometer std
Trip computer std
Water temp gauge std
Low fuel warning std
Service interval warning std
Exterior temperature display std
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Rear window defogger std
Rear view mirror auto-dimming day-night
Fuel door release power
Retained accessory power std
Seatback storage pockets 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column std
Steering wheel material leather/metal-look
Cargo net opt
Adaptive cruise control opt

2016 Lexus IS 300 Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Lexus IS 300 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Antenna window grid
Body material fully galvanized steel
Paint clearcoat monotone
Grille trim black w/chrome surround
Fog/driving lights front
Door count 4 doors
Rear cargo door trunk
Tinted windows light
Rear window type fixed
Mirrors dual power remote
Heated door mirrors std
Sunroof 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip
Wheels 17 silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel compact steel
Mirrors, auto dimming driver and passenger

2016 Lexus IS 300 Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Lexus IS 300 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Front seat type bucket
Standard seating 5
Front driver seat direction controls 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 8-way power
Lumbar support driver
Front armrests center
Front head restraints adjustable
Heated front seats driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory driver
Rear seats 60-40 bench
Rear armrest std
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable
Seat trim NuLuxe leatherette
Cooled front seats driver and passenger

2016 Lexus IS 300 Entertainment System

Some 2016 Lexus IS 300 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Radio SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability std
Auxiliary input jack std
DVD-Audio opt
Steering wheel audio controls std
Voice recognition std
Speakers 8
Amplifier 293W
Speed-Sensitive Volume std
Navigation system yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen 1
Bluetooth Compatibility std

2016 Lexus IS 300 Safety and Security Features

Each 2016 Lexus IS 300 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupancy sensor std
Traction control ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners front and rear
Headlights high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon
Exterior light control fully automatic
Delay-off headlamps std
Daytime running lights std
Door curb lights 2
Illuminated entry std
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system std
Panic alarm std
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system std
Ignition disable std
Theft deterrent radio std
Low tire pressure warning std
Parking assist opt
First aid kit std
Airbags, knee protection driver and passenger
Blind spot sensor opt
In-Vehicle Assistance Service Safety Connect
Stolen vehicle tracking std

2016 Lexus IS 300 Mechanical Features

The 2016 Lexus IS 300 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Engine 3.5L V-6
Brakes 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel
Brake assist std
Drive type all-wheel drive
Exhaust stainless steel
Steering rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering std
Suspension tuning regular
Front suspension type double wishbone
Front anti-roll bar std
Front shocks gas-pressurized
Front springs coil
Rear suspension type multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar std
Rear shocks gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil
Electronic stability system std
Sequential shift control std
Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio 3.77

2016 Lexus IS 300 Other Specs

In general, the 2016 Lexus IS 300 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 3.5L V-6
Luggage capacity 13.8 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity 13.8 cu.ft.
Base engine size 3.5 liters
Base engine type V-6
Horsepower rpm 6,400
Torque rpm 2,000
Fuel tank capacity 17.4 gal.
EPA mileage estimates 19 City / 26 Hwy
Driver information center std
Lighting - glovebox std
Lighting - map lights front and rear
Lighting - dome light fade
Lighting - cargo light std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts front
Engine - valvetrain DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) 72/70,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) 72/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) 48/unlimited
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) 12/10,000
Tires P225/45VR17.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent
Windshield wipers - rain sensing opt
Tires - rear 255/35YR10
Bodyside moldings body-colored

2016 Lexus IS 300 competitors

  • 2015 Infiniti Q50

    • MSRP $37,150 - $45,450
    • Engine: 3.7L V-6
    • MPG: 20 / 30
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Nissan Maxima

    • MSRP $32,410 - $39,860
    • Engine: 3.5L V-6
    • MPG: 22 / 30
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Volvo S60

    • MSRP $33,950 - $59,300
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 37
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 BMW 328d

    • MSRP $39,850 - $44,150
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 32 / 45
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Cadillac ATS

    • MSRP $33,215 - $51,945
    • Engine: 2.5L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Buick Regal

    • MSRP $27,065 - $34,065
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 19 / 31
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Volkswagen CC

    • MSRP $31,570 - $34,655
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 21 / 32
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Acura TLX

    • MSRP $31,695 - $42,600
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 24 / 35
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 Audi A4

    • MSRP $37,300 - $39,400
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 33
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 Jaguar XE

    • MSRP $34,900 - $51,700
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 21 / 30
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Infiniti Q50

    • MSRP $33,950 - $49,950
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 23 / 31
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 Volvo S60

    • MSRP $33,950 - $47,400
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 26 / 38
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 BMW 330

    • MSRP $38,450 - $42,650
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    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 BMW 430 Gran Coupe

    • MSRP $41,650 - $43,650
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4

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2016 Lexus IS 300 specs

Wheel Offset 32 - 55 mm
Lug Nut Size M12 x 1.5
Horsepower 255 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x114.3
Interior Look