2010 Lexus IS 250
MSRP
$40,300
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
Sub-Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.5
energuide estimate - hwy
7.6
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
2.5L/152
sae net horsepower @ rpm
204 @ 6400
sae net torque @ rpm
185 @ 4800
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
65.0
wheelbase
107.5
length, overall
180.3
width, max w/o mirrors
70.9
height, overall
56.7
trunk volume
13.0
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4232
Passenger Volume
88.3
Base Curb Weight
3651
Cruising Range - City
1455.31
Cruising Range - Hwy
2010.63
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.52
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.40
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.59
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.10
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.96
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.5
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
39.0
Front Leg Room
43.9
Front Shoulder Room
54.4
Front Hip Room
54.1
Second Head Room
36.9
Second Leg Room
30.6
Second Shoulder Room
52.7
Second Hip Room
53.7
Track Width, Front
60.4
Track Width, Rear
60.4
Min Ground Clearance
4.7
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Lexus’ best shot at beating the BMW 3 Series continues unchanged into 2010. The IS comes with either a 204-hp 3.5-litre V6 or a 306-hp 3.5-litre V6. While a six-speed manual is standard on the base car, six-speed automatics dominate the rest of the range. Also, while the IS is nominally rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive is optional on the IS 250. Exterior design is holding up well, but interior is tight for six-footers, especially in the back.

 

Pros

Powerful, stylish performance sedan

Cons

Not for tall people