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2012 Lexus IS 250 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined

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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.

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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
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • 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

Optional Features

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  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Leather Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

204

Torque (ft-lbs)

185

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

17.1

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

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