2012 Lexus IS 250

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2012 Lexus IS 250

Starting MSRP $33,795–$37,425

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MPG City: 19 – 21 Highway: 27 – 30

Available Engines

204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6
Keyless start
Available AWD
Manual or automatic transmission
 

What We Like

Well-executed steering
Balanced handling
Reliability
Well-equipped for the money
Front-seat comfort

What We Don't

Pokey V-6
Mark Levinson stereo option
Tight backseat
Firm ride
Driver's footwell room in AWD models

The five-seat IS 250 sedan and four-seat IS 250C convertible are Lexus' sporty rivals to the BMW 1 Series and 3 Series. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional on the sedan. Competitors include the BMW 128i and 328i, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C300. The more powerful IS 350 plays against beefier versions of those same cars.

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2 Available IS 250 Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
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6 cyl 19/28 $33,795 $31,430
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
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6 cyl 20/27 $37,425 $34,805
Destination charge: $895
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