Standard equipment in the IS250 for 2008 and 2009 includes the 2.5 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The IS250 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the IS250 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 IS250 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

The 2009 IS250 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus IS250. The 2009 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, Canada market, Lexus IS250, Sedan

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