The 2006 IS250 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the IS250 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.

Performance

The IS250 Base is equipped with a Toyota 2.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2006 IS250 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The IS250 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

IS250 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the IS250 Base are 71.30 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,300 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,640. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the IS250 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 IS250 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2005 model began the promise of the Lexus IS250. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the IS250 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS250, Sedan, United States market

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