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    Lexus IS 250

    Lexus IS 250 Reviews

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    You'll find all our Lexus IS reviews right here. Lexus IS prices range from $18,920 for the IS IS250 Luxury to $31,020 for the IS IS250 Sports Luxury.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the IS's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Lexus IS dating back as far as 2005.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Lexus IS, you'll find it all here

    Lexus IS 250 Reviews

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    Used Lexus IS review: 1999-2014

    Used Lexus IS review: 1999-2014

    21 Apr 2015 by Ewan Kennedy
    The Lexus IS range of sports sedans was aimed squarely at the BMW 3-series when launched in Australia in 1999. Later, the Mercedes C-Class was also in Lexus’s sights as Mercedes quietly moved it from... Read more
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    Lexus IS250 Sports 2014 Review

    Lexus IS250 Sports 2014 Review

    19 Feb 2014 by Ewan Kennedy
    Lexus has launched the third generation of its IS sedan range and has gone way out in styling. Read more
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    Lexus IS250 2014 Review

    Lexus IS250 2014 Review

    20 Jan 2014 by Keith Didham
    Lexus is no longer the geeky new kid in the fiercely fought sub-luxury car fight. Read more
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    Lexus IS250 2013 review

    Lexus IS250 2013 review

    23 Sep 2013 by Keith Didham
    The premium offshoot of Toyota is now well established in this country and this third generation IS range has plenty of appeal enough for its European rivals to be worried. Read more
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    Lexus IS250 2013 review: snap shot

    Lexus IS250 2013 review: snap shot

    16 Sep 2013 by Peter Barnwell
    It's been the best looking Lexus for a long time and the new model IS continues that trend with its sporty, sexy lines and striking front and rear styling. Read more
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    Used prestige cars review: 2009

    Used prestige cars review: 2009

    7 Mar 2013 by Neil Dowling
    Choosing the right car can open the door to the executive floor, or confirm your corner office and that overdue promotion to the big league. Just as the right suit, tie, shoes or watch send a message... Read more
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    Lexus IS 2013 review: snap shot

    Lexus IS 2013 review: snap shot

    5 Dec 2012 by Paul Gover
    John Travolta and Nicholas Cage turned things upside down in the action blockbuster "Face Off". Now they could easily star in an automotive re-make of the movie, if Lexus and BMW hadn't already... Read more
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    Lexus IS250 2009 Review

    Lexus IS250 2009 Review

    10 Feb 2009 by Jonah Wigley
    And Toyota’s luxury brand would like to see that keep happening in its bid to position the badge more firmly in the premium traffic. But it has struggled against the perception that the European... Read more
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    Lexus IS250 2008 review

    Lexus IS250 2008 review

    14 Nov 2008 by Paul Pottinger
    But not if we’re talking of the 10,000 who since late 2005 have looked hard at the previously German-dominated compact prestige sedan segment, thought a bit, ruminated some, then said “bugger it” and... Read more
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    Lexus IS250 2008 review: road test

    Lexus IS250 2008 review: road test

    29 Oct 2008 by Paul Pottinger
    Well, of course they can. More than this number is wrong every 12 months. Otherwise there would be no ancient Daewoo Kalos disguised as a Holden Barina.But we’re talking here of the 10,000 who since... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $29,375
    Based on 18 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $27,971
    Highest Price
    $35,990
    See all Lexus IS pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    IS250C Prestige 2.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $33,440 – 39,820 2015 Lexus IS 250 IS250C Prestige Pricing and Specs
    IS250C F-Sport 2.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $41,030 – 48,290 2015 Lexus IS 250 IS250C F-Sport Pricing and Specs
    IS F 5.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO $39,380 – 46,310 2015 Lexus IS 250 IS F Pricing and Specs
    IS250C Sports 2.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $40,590 – 47,740 2015 Lexus IS 250 IS250C Sports Pricing and Specs
    See all 2015 Lexus IS in the Range
    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Lexus IS 250 News

    ANCAP gives 5 stars to Polo, CT200h and Lexus IS

    ANCAP gives 5 stars to Polo, CT200h and Lexus IS

    22 Aug 2014 by Stuart Martin
    Lexus IS may get four-wheel steer

    Lexus IS may get four-wheel steer

    19 Nov 2013 by Chris Riley
    World first full-size car video game

    World first full-size car video game

    24 Sep 2013 by Karla Pincott
    Allan Jones on the new Lexus IS range

    Allan Jones on the new Lexus IS range

    25 Jun 2013 by CarsGuide team
    New car sales price Lexus IS

    New car sales price Lexus IS

    14 Feb 2013 by Rebeccah Elley
    Next Lexus IS images teased

    Next Lexus IS images teased

    10 Jan 2013 by Kurt Ernst
    See all Lexus IS 250 News

    Lexus IS 250 FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Lexus IS 250 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

    Used Lexus IS review: 1999-2014

    Lexus or Mercedes-Benz?

    Used prestige cars review: 2009

    Lexus IS250 sloppy speedo

    Speedo in Lexus 250

    Lexus IS 250 Towing Capacity

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