Lexus IS 2016 200t (2016 - 2020) reviews, technical data, prices (2025)

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Lexus IS 2016 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Lexus IS 2016 200t has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2020. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1650 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt?). Engine has fuel injection system and Twin Scroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 180 up to 300 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Lexus IS 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Lexus IS 2016 200t has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
Lexus IS 2016 200t accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

Lexus IS 2016 200t fuel consumption is 9litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.7l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.4l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880kilometers on highway.

Lexus IS 2016 200t (2016 - 2020) reviews, technical data, prices (1)

Lexus IS 2016 200t technical data

Model: Lexus IS 200t
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2016.January ... 2020.December
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 162 g/km
Power: 245 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1650 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.68m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 135mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 306 litres
Gross weight: 2125 kg

Lexus IS 2016 200t engine 8AR-FTS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus IS 2016 200t oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.9litres (5.2quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.8litres (8.2quarts)
Power 231-245 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 1650 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 11years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2017 onwards.

Engine also used on Lexus RX Lexus GS Lexus NX

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Lexus IS sedan [2016 - 2020] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Lexus IS 2016 2.0 200t

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 9.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2016 2.5 300h 2.5 Hybrid 223 HP 4.3 l/100km Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2016 3.5 350 4x4 3.5 Petrol 258 HP 11.2 l/100km All wheel
Lexus IS 2016 3.5 350

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds

3.5 Petrol 306 HP 10.7 l/100km Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2016 3.5 350 AWD

Most powerfull version (306HP)

3.5 Petrol 306 HP 11.2 l/100km All wheel

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