2015 Lexus IS 250 review
Lexus IS 250 highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 27 highway, 23 combined
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All Lexus IS 250 years
What is new for the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
- The IS 250 is available in a new trim called the Crafted Line.
- IS 250 trims have been upgraded with A/C Seat(s), Blind Spot Monitor, Satellite Radio Ready, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.7 out of 5
20 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 14 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 5 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Lexus IS 250 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus IS 250 7th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Lexus IS 250 is $343, compared to an average of $617 for Luxury Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Lexus IS 250 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 6% for the Lexus IS 250, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Lexus IS 250 features and specs
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Base 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Hard Top
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
204
Torque (ft-lbs)
185
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
17.2
Wheelbase
107.5"
Overall length
182.5"
Width
70.9"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 44.1"/R 25.9"
Head room
F 38.3"/R 36.1"
Front tires
P225/45VR17
Rear tires
P245/45VR17
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Lexus IS 250 FAQ
The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Crafted Line: 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Lexus IS 250 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lexus IS 250 as 6 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2015 Lexus IS 250:
- Crafted Line
- A/C Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Navigation System
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