Auto loans: 2011 Lexus IS
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.7 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.7 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2011 Lexus IS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2011 Lexus IS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.97 | $18.38 | $18.55 | $19.08 | $20.13 |
2011 Lexus IS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,394 | $3,676 | $3,710 | $3,816 | $4,026 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Lexus IS
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (41), unknown or other (5) and vehicle speed control (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 19V005000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 18V432000 | 2018-06-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a... |
| 16V340000 | 2016-05-23 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus... |
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,... |
| 13V395000 | 2013-09-04 | engine | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19,... |
| 13V030000 | 2013-01-30 | visibility/wiper | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Lexus IS: before you buy
No 2011 Lexus IS is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2011 Lexus IS? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the IS
There are 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, unknown or other and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
Power comes from the 2.5L 6-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 29 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.7 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $16.97, and a 300 km weekend about $50.91. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its 311 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Try before you buy
Rent the IS for a week and see how it fits your life. Drive the IS on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the IS answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.97 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $169.70 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 2011 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Questions first?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Lexus IS from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Lexus IS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Lexus IS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Lexus IS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Lexus IS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Lexus IS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Lexus IS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Lexus IS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3394.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.