Lexus IS 250
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The Lexus IS sports sedan was redesigned for the 2006 model year, inaugurating the car’s second generation. Its model line was expanded into two new versions in place of the previous IS 300, both deriving their names from their engines: The IS 250 was powered by a 2.5-liter V-6 engine; the pricier IS 350 stepped up to a 3.5-liter V-6. An IS 250C two-door convertible version (covered separately on Cars.com) debuted for the 2010 model year. While the IS sedan was redesigned for 2014, the IS convertible carried on for 2014 and ‘15 on the second-generation IS platform. Both the sedan and convertible versions of the IS 250 were dropped after 2015, as the 2.5-liter V-6 was discontinued. The IS 250 sedan’s spot in the IS family was taken by the rear-wheel-drive IS 200t (renamed the IS 300 for 2018) and the all-wheel-drive IS 300.
2014-2015 IS 250
The redesigned 2014 IS introduced the third generation of Lexus’ compact sports sedan. It boasted a number of practical improvements over the previous-gen IS, including an increased overall length and wheelbase for more interior space. A fresh dashboard layout

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- MSRP range
- $36,550–$43,690
- Consumer rating
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(69 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 23–24
- Body style
- Sedan
- Five-seat sport sedan
- Choice of V-6 engines
- Eight-speed automatic available
- F Sport packages available
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- MSRP range
- $36,100–$38,635
- Consumer rating
-
(70 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 23–24
- Body style
- Sedan
- Redesigned for 2014
- Five-seat sport sedan
- Choice of V-6 engines
- Available eight-speed automatic
- Available F Sport packages
2006-2013 IS 250
The IS 250 debuted in 2005 as a 2006 model, offering a 204-horsepower, 2.5-liter V-6 engine that could be paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and rear- or all-wheel drive (AWD was offered only with the automatic). Exterior styling was

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- MSRP range
- $35,065–$37,525
- Consumer rating
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(16 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 23–24
- Body style
- Sedan
- Manual transmission no longer available
- New IS 250 Special Edition sedan
- New F Sport Package for convertible
- 204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6
- Available AWD
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- MSRP range
- $33,795–$37,425
- Consumer rating
-
(31 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 22–25
- Body style
- Sedan
- 204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6
- Keyless start
- Available AWD
- Manual or automatic transmission
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- MSRP range
- $33,295–$36,925
- Consumer rating
-
(31 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 22–24
- Body style
- Sedan
- 204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6
- Keyless start
- Available AWD
- Updated styling
- Available F-Sport Package
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- MSRP range
- $32,145–$35,775
- Consumer rating
-
(52 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 21–24
- Body style
- Sedan
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- MSRP range
- $31,305–$34,935
- Consumer rating
-
(40 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 21–24
- Body style
- Sedan
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- MSRP range
- $30,855–$34,485
- Consumer rating
-
(55 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
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- MSRP range
- $30,255–$34,285
- Consumer rating
-
(75 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
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- MSRP range
- $29,990–$34,285
- Consumer rating
-
(39 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
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