Pick a year below to open the full Lexus IS 250 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Lexus IS 250 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lexus IS 250, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Lexus IS 250 years (2011–2015)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Year Trims on file Max tow (lb)
2015 Lexus IS 250 4 3,300
2014 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2013 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2012 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2011 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300

Older Lexus IS 250 years (2006–2010)

Earlier model years for the Lexus IS 250, going back to 2006. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

Year Trims on file Max tow (lb)
2010 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2009 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2008 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2007 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300
2006 Lexus IS 250 2 3,300

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.