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2012 Lexus IS 250 review

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Lexus IS 250 highlights

Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

11 customer reviews
The 2012 Lexus IS 250 offers exceptional reliability, smooth handling, and modern technology, though it lacks interior space and power. Customers praise its comfortable ride, advanced features, and sturdy build. Fuel economy and rear seat space are common critiques. Great for those valuing luxury and dependability.

RepairPal reliability rating

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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 2D Convertible 2WD

Standard Features

  • Overhead Airbags
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Hard Top
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

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

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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