What transmission does the Lexus IS use?
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The Lexus IS uses an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. The transmission, also known as a gearbox, is a mechanism used to alter the speed and torque from the engine, capable of fixing or changing the gear ratio between the output and input shafts. The Lexus IS is a mid-sized 4-door 5-seater sedan with body dimensions of 4680mm in length, 1810mm in width, and 1430mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2800mm. It is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The vehicle features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with an independent double-wishbone front suspension equipped with a stabilizer bar and a multi-link rear suspension also fitted with a stabilizer bar.