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2012 Lexus IS F

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Rating8.7

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Compact Sedan
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$61,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent interior quality and a quiet cabin

No manual transmission is offered which is a shame

For 2012, the IS F gets wider tires

Thrilling standard V8 powertrain and fast acceleration

Interior design looks outdated

Exceptionally fun to drive around corners

Limited rear row space compared to rivals

Specs & Features

$61,300

price

416 hp @ 6600 rpm

horsepower

371 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.0L 8cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact sedan segment, the 2012 Lexus IS F Sedan is a direct competitor to the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Sedan. Buyers can also consider the Cadillac CTS-V Sedan which belongs to the midsize sedan segment. The IS F Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $61,300, with a single in the lineup. It is offered with a 5.0L V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 416 horsepower and 371 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the IS F Sedan manages a 0-60 of 4.8 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Lexus IS F Sedan is a powerful and luxurious option in its segment offered in a single trim. However, it comes well-loaded with standard features including Brembo brakes, a limited-slip rear differential, a sport-tuned suspension, eight-way power heated leather front sport seats with memory settings, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Trims

    Base
    $61,300 onwards
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

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8.7
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Price

$61,300

Engine

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Rating

8.72

Horsepower

416 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

371 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

Capacity

5

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2012 Lexus IS F vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.7 sec13.5 sec160 mph
    		4.4 sec--
    2012 Audi S4

    Ranked #3

    		4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    		5.3 sec13.6 sec-
    2012 Audi A7

    Ranked #5

    		5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    		6.2 sec14.7 sec-
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    2012 Lexus IS F vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		16 mpg23 mpg18 mpg16.9 gal.270.4/388.7 mi.
      2012 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      		25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/653.4 mi.
      		25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17 gal.425/595 mi.
      		23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      		21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg17.4 gal.365.4/539.4 mi.
      2012 Audi A4

      Ranked #3

      		22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg16.9 gal.371.8/507 mi.

      2012 Lexus IS F vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        2012 Lexus IS F

        Ranked #11

        		183.5 in.71.5 in.55.7 in.4.7 in.107.5 in.
        		197.6 in.72.8 in.58.5 in.5.3 in.111 in.
        2012 Audi A7

        Ranked #2

        		195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.5 in.114.7 in.
        		194.9 in.72.7 in.58.1 in.6 in.110.2 in.
        2012 Audi A6

        Ranked #4

        		193.9 in.73.8 in.57.8 in.4.6 in.114.7 in.
        		191.3 in.72.5 in.58 in.6 in.113.4 in.

        2012 Lexus IS F vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.3 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          		24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		14.7 cu.ft.106 cu.ft.85.5 cu.ft.
          		12.4 cu.ft.88 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi S4

          Ranked #4

          		12.4 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A4

          Ranked #5

          		12.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.57.9 cu.ft.

          2012 Lexus IS F vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
            		20.8 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.
            		-15.4 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A6

            Ranked #4

            		4.2 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.4.2 cu.ft.
            2012 Audi S4

            Ranked #5

            		62.9 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
            		13.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.

            2012 Lexus IS F vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3780 lbs.
              		3307 lbs.890 lbs.3548 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.870 lbs.3572 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1414 lbs.3858 lbs.
              		-925 lbs.3190 lbs.
              2012 Audi A4

              Ranked #3

              		--3505 lbs.

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