Overview: Lexus IS  

Summary:

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Pros:

-Refinement

-Interior Quality

-Fuel Economy

-Available AWD

-Acceleration (IS350)

-Ergonomics

-Safety Ratings

 

 Cons:

-Steering Feel

-Interior Space

-Ride Comfort

-Price (IS350)

 

 Overall:

A cramped and rather stiff-riding car that ought to have a sporty feel.

 

 Recommended Alternatives:

-Acura TSX

-Acura TL

-Audi A4

-BMW 325i

-Infiniti G35

-Lexus ES350

-Lincoln LS

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 5/10

Interior Quality: 9/10

Refinement: 6/10

Fun-to-Drive: 6/10

Fuel Economy: 7/10

Safety: 9/10

Price: 5/10

Overall: 5/10

Recommended: No

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

IS250: $29,990

IS250 AWD: $34,285

IS350: $35,440

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $590

 

Dimensions:

 

Length: 180.1 inches

Width: 70.9 inches

Height: 56.1 inches

Wheelbase: 107.5 inches

Weight: 3455-3651 lbs

Trunk Space: 13.0 cubic feet

 

Powertrains:

 

2.5-liter V6 (RWD):

Standard on: IS250

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed manual

Optional Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Horsepower: 204

Torque: 185 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 24 mpg auto, 20 mpg manual

EPA Highway Mileage: 32 mpg auto, 29 mpg manual

EPA Overall Mileage: 27 mpg auto, 23 mpg manual

 

2.5-liter V6 (AWD):

Standard on: IS250 AWD

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Optional Transmission: NA

Horsepower: 204

Torque: 185 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 22 mpg

EPA Highway Mileage: 28 mpg

EPA Overall Mileage: 25 mpg

 

3.5-liter V6:

Standard on: IS350

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Optional Transmission: NA

Horsepower: 306

Torque: 277 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 21 mpg

EPA Highway Mileage: 28 mpg

EPA Overall Mileage: 24 mpg

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: NA

Front Passenger: NA

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: NA

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: Good

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: Good

 

IIHS Head Restraint: Acceptable

 

The Calib combination of a lower price and better fuel economy .

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General:

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Pricing:

Edmunds (IS250)

Edmunds (IS350)

CarsDirect (IS250)

CarsDirect (IS350)

KBB (IS250)

KBB (IS350)

 

Reviews:

IFCAR

Edmunds

Consumer Guide

TrueDelta

Car and Driver (IS250)

Car and Driver (IS350)

  

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