LEXUS IS250

The Lexus IS 250 is a packed in magnificence sport sedan. Its remarkable trim level comes standard with 17-inch wheels, a moonroof, leather upholstery, power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control and a premium audio system with a six-disc CD changer and an auxiliary input jack. Extra features are mostly offered through elective packages. Three-position driver-seat memory, xenon HID headlights, adaptive front lighting, a power rear sunshade, 18-inch wheels and rain-sensing wipers are all available. So is a navigation system, a Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, dynamic cruise control and parking assist. Heated and ventilated front seats are standard on all-wheel-drive models and optional on those with rear-wheel drive. Only rear-drive models are eligible for a sport-tuned suspension.

Lexus is rather solo in that it happens to offer two entry-level luxury sedans. The ES 350 is designed for finest comfort and luxury, while the IS line is dedicated for performance. This tactic allows the automaker to avoid the jack-of-all-trades approach that other automakers must use with their singular entry-level offerings and therefore more directly appeal to consumer wants.
As the devoted agile sport sedan, the Lexus IS 250 carries on the tradition of the Lexus IS model. Along with its higher-horsepower sibling, the IS 350, the IS 250 replaced the original IS 300 last year when it debuted as an all-new design. Under its harshly styled exterior, the sedan packs a complex suspension, great brakes and a V6 providing a respectable 204 horsepower.

In the entry-luxury sport sedan section, the IS 250's strongest competition comes from the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. Finding a winner isn't easy. The Lexus excels when it comes to comfort and feature availability. Only in the more mysterious areas of chassis response and driving enjoyment does the 325i prove to be superior. In reality it's hard to go wrong with any of these great machines. The Lexus IS 250 is one of our top choices, and sport sedan shoppers should absolutely give it strong thought.

Exterior
Length: 180.1 in. Width: 70.9 in.
Height: 56.1 in. Wheel Base: 107.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. Curb Weight: 3455 lbs.
Gross Weight: 4440 lbs.

Interior
Front Head Room: 37.2 in. Front Hip Room: 54.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 54.4 in. Rear Head Room: 36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 52.7 in. Rear Hip Room: 53.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 43.9 in. Rear Leg Room: 30.6 in.
Luggage Capacity: 13 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 13 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 7.9 sec. Base Number of Cylinders: 6
Base Engine Size: 2.5 liters Base Engine Type: V6
Horsepower: 204 hp Max Horsepower: 6400 rpm
Torque: 185 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4800 rpm
Drive Type: RWD Turning Circle: 33.5 ft.

Fuel Data
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.1 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Manual: 20 mpg / 29 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Manual: 342 mi. / 495.9 mi.