The usual asking price for a used Lexus IS 300h in NZ is $21,987 to $25,073. The typical one is $23,480 with about 116,000 km. The 2013–25 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 5 stars for safety.
Prices from 20 dealer listings · 12 October 2026
- Typical price
- $23,480
- Dearer than 66% of the sedans we track
- Usual price range
- $22k–$25k
- Typical kilometres
- 116,000
- Years for sale
- 2013–17
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 100,000–150,000 km | $22,980 |
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For sale now
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See all 20 for saleWhat it costs to run
2013–25 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,600
- Cheaper to run than 89% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $950 a year less to run, and puts out 1.6 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2025 Lexus IS 300h | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.4 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,600 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,600 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,780 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
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How safe it is
2013–25 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating (estimated)
- Safer than 53% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–25 · Petrol hybrid | 5 out of 5 | 5.4 L/100km | $2,600 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 1,692
- Less common than 90% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 77%
- Typical year
- 2014
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Lexus IS 300h?
Half of the used IS 300hs listed by NZ dealers on 12 October 2026 are priced between $21,987 and $25,073, and the typical one is $23,480 with about 116,000 km.
How safe is a used Lexus IS 300h?
The 2013–25 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 5 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Lexus IS 300h cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,600 a year for the 2013–25 petrol hybrid model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many IS 300hs are in NZ?
1,692 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 77% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2014.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 12 October 2026.
Safety: Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
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