Name: Lexus IS 300h 2026
Brand: Lexus
Availability: BackOrder

Question 1

How much does it cost to import a 2026 Lexus IS300h from Japan?

Accepted Answer

IPAS pricing for the 2026 Lexus IS 300h runs from roughly USD 36,700 to USD 42,800 across the four Japan-market grades. That covers the vehicle only. Your landed cost then adds ocean freight from Yokohama, marine insurance, destination port and handling charges, customs clearance, and the import duty, VAT or GST and registration fees your own authorities charge. Across the right-hand-drive destinations IPAS serves most often, combined duty and consumption taxes on a compact luxury sedan can fall anywhere in a broad band of roughly 20 to 60 percent of the customs value, and some markets add an engine-capacity or luxury surcharge on top. Because the IS is a 2.5-litre hybrid rather than a large-displacement petrol car, it often sits in a more favourable bracket in countries that tax by engine size or emissions, though that is never guaranteed. For the figure that applies to your destination and invoice value, run the import calculator on CarImport.AI.

Question 2

How is the Lexus IS 300h shipped from Japan and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

IPAS exports the 2026 Lexus IS 300h by sea from the Port of Yokohama, either on a roll-on roll-off vessel or in a container. Roll-on roll-off is usually the more economical route on well-served lanes, while a container gives the car more protection and suits destinations reached through a transhipment hub. Ocean transit is counted in weeks, commonly in the region of 2 to 8 weeks port to port, with nearby Asia-Pacific ports at the short end and African, European and American ports at the long end. Sailing frequency, transhipment and destination port congestion all move that figure. Beyond the voyage itself, allow time for export preparation and loading in Japan and for customs clearance, inspection and registration once the car arrives. For current sailing options and a transit estimate to your specific port, use IPAS Express Pro Car Shipping.

Question 3

Is the 2026 Lexus IS 300h right-hand drive and suitable for my market?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 2026 Lexus IS 300h supplied by IPAS is built in Japan and is natively right-hand drive as it leaves the factory, with the steering wheel, dashboard, controls, driver assistance systems and lighting all engineered around the right-hand driving position. It is a direct fit for right-hand-drive markets such as Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the UK and Japan-adjacent destinations across Asia. Steering side is therefore settled for this car. It is also rear-wheel drive across all four grades, which is part of why the IS appeals to buyers who want a compact sports sedan rather than a front-drive commuter. What still needs checking is your own country's entry framework: model year eligibility, emissions certification, and local compliance details such as headlamp aim, speedometer units and daytime running lamps, all of which are set by your national transport authority.

Question 4

Which engines are available in the Japan-market Lexus IS 300h, and does it need charging?

Accepted Answer

The Japan-market 2026 Lexus IS 300h is hybrid only. All four grades are IS300h, pairing a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor for 164 kW of combined system output through an electric CVT to the rear wheels, rated at 17.6 km per litre on the WLTC cycle. The grades are IS300h, IS300h version L, IS300h F SPORT and IS300h F SPORT Mode Black V. The Japanese line-up carries no pure-petrol or V8 variant at all, so the larger-engined IS models sold in some other markets are not something IPAS can source from this origin. On charging, the answer is straightforward: this is a self-charging hybrid, not a plug-in and not a battery-electric vehicle. It recharges its own battery from the engine and from regenerative braking and never needs to be plugged in, which means charging-standard compatibility, home charger installation and public network coverage are simply not concerns in your destination market.

Question 5

Can the hybrid battery and hybrid system be serviced in my country?

Accepted Answer

For a hybrid the servicing question matters more than any charging question, because the car runs without infrastructure but cannot be maintained without technical support. Before you import, check three things in your destination market. First, whether a local Lexus or Toyota workshop is certified for high-voltage work, since battery diagnostics, inverter repair and pack handling require trained technicians and insulated tooling. Second, whether high-voltage diagnostic equipment is available locally rather than only at a regional hub. Third, how replacement modules, complete battery assemblies, inverters and hybrid cooling components are sourced, and what the lead time looks like if they have to be ordered in. Markets with an established Toyota and Lexus presence generally score well on all three, because the hybrid architecture, service procedures and parts channels are shared across the group. Smaller or more remote markets can still support the car well, but expect longer waits on specialist parts.

Question 6

Are there age or emissions rules that could stop me importing a 2026 Lexus IS 300h?

Accepted Answer

Import eligibility is decided by the destination, and the rules vary considerably. For a 2026 model the usual age ceiling is not the obstacle, because most age limits are written to keep older vehicles out rather than newer ones. The conditions that actually cause problems run the other way: some countries impose a minimum age or restrict near-new imports to protect franchised dealer sales, some require the exact model and variant to hold a local type approval before first registration, and some apply emissions or fuel-economy thresholds that need to be evidenced in a specific format. A modern hybrid such as the IS300h generally performs well against emissions criteria, but performing well and holding the right certificate are two different things. Confirm the current framework with your customs and transport authorities before paying a deposit, because a car that clears smoothly in one right-hand-drive market can be held in another on a documentation technicality.

Question 7

What documents do I need to import a 2026 Lexus IS 300h from Japan?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese side of the file is consistent: the commercial invoice from IPAS, the export certificate, the bill of lading or sea waybill from the carrier, and the marine insurance certificate. Your customs broker will also need the chassis number and the technical data used for tariff classification, including engine capacity, fuel type as a petrol hybrid, and gross vehicle mass. The destination side is where requirements diverge. Most countries add an import permit or approval from the transport authority, proof of identity and tax registration for the importer, and a compliance or roadworthiness certificate, while several require a pre-shipment inspection carried out in Japan before loading. Make sure the export documents match the chassis number and grade exactly, since hybrid imports are frequently checked closely at classification. Assemble your destination checklist before the vehicle sails so the car is not held at port waiting on paperwork.

Question 8

How does ordering a 2026 Lexus IS 300h through IPAS work?

Accepted Answer

The sequence is simple. You pick the grade and colour from the four Japan-market IS300h grades, confirm your destination country and port, and check that the car is admissible there. IPAS confirms availability and the price, secures the vehicle for export, and prepares the Japanese export documentation. Shipping is arranged out of Yokohama and you are given vessel details and an arrival window so you can brief your customs broker in good time. When the car lands you complete destination clearance, duty and tax payment, any inspection your transport authority requires, and registration, with IPAS supporting the documentation throughout. IPAS is the seller of record, so you deal with one counterparty and one transparent price from enquiry to handover. Settle the destination-side numbers first: run the import calculator on CarImport.AI, then order once the landed cost is clear.

Grade	Powertrain	System Output	Transmission	Drivetrain	Fuel	Seats	Body Type	Steering
IS300h	2AR-FSE 2.5L I4 + 1KM hybrid motor	164 kW (223 PS)	Electric CVT	FR (rear-wheel drive)	Regular unleaded	5	4-door sedan	Right-hand drive
IS300h version L	2AR-FSE 2.5L I4 + 1KM hybrid motor	164 kW (223 PS)	Electric CVT	FR (rear-wheel drive)	Regular unleaded	5	4-door sedan	Right-hand drive
IS300h F SPORT	2AR-FSE 2.5L I4 + 1KM hybrid motor	164 kW (223 PS)	Electric CVT	FR (rear-wheel drive)	Regular unleaded	5	4-door sedan	Right-hand drive
IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ (special edition)	2AR-FSE 2.5L I4 + 1KM hybrid motor	164 kW (223 PS)	Electric CVT	FR (rear-wheel drive)	Regular unleaded	5	4-door sedan	Right-hand drive

Component	Specification
Engine	2AR-FSE, in-line 4-cylinder, 2,493 cc, D-4S direct + port injection
Engine max output	131 kW (178 PS) @ 6,600 rpm
Engine max torque	221 Nm @ 4,400–4,800 rpm
Electric motor	1KM AC synchronous motor
Motor max output	105 kW (143 PS)
Motor max torque	300 Nm
Combined system output	164 kW (223 PS)
Traction battery	NiMH, approx. 1.5 kWh (230.4 V nominal, 6.5 Ah)
Transmission	Electric CVT (E-CVT)
Drivetrain	FR (rear-wheel drive only — no AWD in the JDM lineup)
Fuel economy (WLTC combined)	17.6 km/L (urban 15.3 / suburban 17.4 / highway 19.1 km/L)
CO₂ emissions	132 g/km
Fuel type	Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity	66 L (17.4 US gal)

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Length	4,720 mm	185.8 in
Width	1,840 mm	72.4 in
Height	1,435 mm	56.5 in
Wheelbase	2,800 mm	110.2 in
Rear track (IS300h, version L)	1,600 mm	63.0 in
Rear track (F SPORT, F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ)	1,570 mm	61.8 in
Minimum ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 in
Minimum turning radius	5.2 m	17.1 ft
Interior length	1,955 mm	77.0 in
Interior width	1,500 mm	59.1 in
Interior height	1,160 mm	45.7 in
Curb weight	1,710 kg	3,770 lb
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)	1,985 kg	4,376 lb
Seating capacity	5	5

Color	Code	Finish type	Notes
White Nova Glass Flake	083	Pearl / glass-flake	Available across the lineup
Sonic Chrome	1L1	Metallic	Available across the lineup
Sonic Iridium	1L2	Metallic	Available across the lineup
Titanium Carbide Grey	1L8	Metallic	IS300h F SPORT and IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ only
Neutrino Grey	1N0	Metallic	IS300h F SPORT and IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ only
Graphite Black Glass Flake	223	Glass-flake black	Available across the lineup
Radiant Red Contrast Layering	3T5	Contrast-layer red, multi-coat	Available across the lineup
Heat Blue Contrast Layering	8X1	Contrast-layer blue, multi-coat	IS300h F SPORT and IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ only

Grade	Upholstery	Interior color choices
IS300h	L-tex synthetic leather	Black, Hazel
IS300h version L	L-tex synthetic leather, driver's-seat memory & ventilation	Black, Hazel
IS300h F SPORT	L-tex sport seats, driver's-seat memory & ventilation	Black, White, Prominence (new vivid red interior colorway)
IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ	Ultrasuede®-and-L-tex sport seats	Black only

Lexus IS 300h

LEXUS IS 300H

Lexus IS 300h

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IS300h (base)

IS300h version L

IS300h F SPORT

IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ (special edition)

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Grade	Wheel size	Finish
IS300h	18-inch alloy	Dark premium-metallic paint
IS300h version L	19-inch alloy	Black paint with dark clear-cut machined finish
IS300h F SPORT	19-inch alloy	Super gloss black metallic paint
IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ	19-inch forged BBS alloy	Black paint (special-edition, forged construction)

Lexus IS 300h

LEXUS IS 300H

Lexus IS 300h

Variants

Powertrain Detail

Dimensions

Available Colors

Interior Trim & Upholstery by Grade

Key Features by Grade

IS300h (base)

IS300h version L

IS300h F SPORT

IS300h F SPORT Mode Black Ⅴ (special edition)

Safety & Driver-Assistance Suite (Lexus Safety System+)

Wheels by Grade

Cabin & Convenience Highlights (all grades unless noted)

Variant Configuration

No Support

Enquiry

Variant Configuration

Lexus RX

Lexus RX 350

Lexus RX 350

Lexus GX

LEXUS RZ

Lexus LM

Lexus LM

Lexus LM

Lexus LC 500

Lexus LX 700h

Frequently Asked Questions

Export & Pricing

1How much does it cost to import a 2026 Lexus IS300h from Japan?

Import & Shipping

2How is the Lexus IS 300h shipped from Japan and how long does it take?

Vehicle Specifications

3Is the 2026 Lexus IS 300h right-hand drive and suitable for my market?

4Which engines are available in the Japan-market Lexus IS 300h, and does it need charging?

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5Can the hybrid battery and hybrid system be serviced in my country?

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