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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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
In 2009 Lexus released the IS F Base to the car-buying market. The IS F came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 18 city. The IS F competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
The restyled IS F Base is equipped with a 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota eight-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.