2001 Lexus IS
Subcompact Cars · Rear-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline
18
Combined MPG
16
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2001 Lexus IS
- Combined fuel economy: 18 MPG (16 city / 21 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $3,850
- CO₂ emissions: 494 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Lexus |
| Model | IS |
| Year | 2001 |
| Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Size | 3.0L |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2917 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $243 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $19¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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Lexus IS — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 25 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 24 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 24 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 26 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 26 | ↑ |
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