What engine is in the is200 2017?
The 2017 Lexus IS200 model does not exist as a new-car designation. The IS200 name is associated with an older generation of the IS lineup. In 2017, markets that used a “200” badge typically referred to a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the IS 200t, while other markets continued with other IS powertrains such as the IS 300/IS 350 or IS 300h hybrids.
In detail, the IS 200t was the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 option used in markets that adopted the IS 200t branding. It relies on a turbocharged engine derived from Toyota’s 8AR-FTS family, delivering around 240 horsepower and roughly 258 lb-ft of peak torque, typically paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The exact output can vary slightly by market due to emissions tuning and model year tweaks, and some regions marketed different names for similar powertrains.
Engine options in the Lexus IS lineup around 2017
To help place the IS200/200t within the broader lineup, here are the main engines you could encounter in 2017 across different markets.
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (the IS 200t in markets that used this badge), ~240 hp, ~258 lb-ft of torque, usually mated to an 8-speed automatic.
- 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 (IS 350), delivering more than 300 hp, with torque in the high 270s to low 300 range depending on the exact variant and market.
- 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain (IS 300h/IS 300h-like variant in some markets), combining a gas engine with electric motors for a combined output around the 220 hp mark.
Market-specific naming and available drivetrains varied by region, so it’s important to check the exact brochure for your country and model year if you’re verifying an individual car.
Historical context and regional variations
The IS200 name traces back to the first-generation IS (also sold as the Altezza in some markets). By 2017, Lexus used the 200t badge in select regions for a 2.0L turbo engine, while North American models largely used IS 300 or IS 350 branding with larger gasoline engines. The hybrid IS 300h offered a different setup altogether, and other regions may have slight naming differences for the same or similar powertrains.
Key regional distinctions
- Europe/UK often referred to the turbo 2.0L as the IS 200t, aligning with their market naming practices.
- North America tended to emphasize the IS 300/IS 350 naming with the 3.5L V6 as the core lineup, and the turbo 2.0L powertrain appeared under different badge logic in some model years.
- Hybrid variants were offered in several markets as IS 300h or IS 300h-like trims, combining a 2.5L engine with electric motors.
In short, there was no standalone “IS200” model year 2017 across major markets; the closest match in some regions was the IS 200t with a 2.0L turbo engine, while other regions used different IS powertrains under different names.
Summary
Bottom line: the 2017 is200 as a standalone model does not exist. Where a “200” badge was used that year, it referred to the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (the IS 200t). Engine options for the 2017 Lexus IS lineup varied by market and included this turbo engine, a larger 3.5-liter V6 in the IS 350, and a hybrid 2.5-liter setup in IS 300h variants. Always verify the exact market and model year specifications for precise engine details.
