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Lexus IS 250 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Lexus IS 250. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered10 (2006–2015)
Configurations22
Highest rating in our dataset3,300 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,169 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Lexus IS 250 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Lexus IS 250 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Lexus IS 250 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20153,000 lbs3,300 lbs1,169 lbs4Open year
20143,000 lbs3,300 lbs1,169 lbs2Open year
20133,000 lbs3,300 lbs996 lbs2Open year
20123,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year
20113,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year
20103,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year
20093,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year
20083,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year
20073,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year
20063,000 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Lexus IS 250 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Lexus IS 250 years can tow my trailer?

Compare Lexus IS 250 model years

20142015
Min towing3,000 lbs3,000 lbs
Max towing3,300 lbs3,300 lbs
Max payload1,169 lbs1,169 lbs
Configurations24
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.73, 4.103.73, 4.10
Engines——
  • 2015 and 2014 share the same highest dataset towing rating (3,300 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Lexus IS 250 configurations

Showing 22 results (capped at 50).

  • 2015 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 1,036 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Crafted4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 1,036 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,169 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Crafted3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,169 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 1,036 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,169 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Base3.91 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 996 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year
  • 2007 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2007 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 Base4.10 · Tow 3,300 lbs · Payload 964 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 Base3.73 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 976 lbs
    Open year

Lexus IS 250 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 20153,000 – 3,300 lbs3,300 lbs1,169 lbs14
2000s2000–20092006, 2007, 2008, 20093,000 – 3,300 lbs3,300 lbs976 lbs8

Lexus IS 250 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20151,036 lbs1,169 lbs4Open year
20141,036 lbs1,169 lbs2Open year
2013964 lbs996 lbs2Open year
2012964 lbs976 lbs2Open year
2011964 lbs976 lbs2Open year
2010964 lbs976 lbs2Open year
2009964 lbs976 lbs2Open year
2008964 lbs976 lbs2Open year
2007964 lbs976 lbs2Open year
2006964 lbs976 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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