2014 Lexus IS250 AWD 4 Door Sedan

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2014 Lexus IS250 AWD 4 Door Sedan

 

 

Overview

 

The Lexus IS 250 F Sport all-wheel drive has all new sheet metal for 2014. The IS250 has unique rakish sports car styling. Highlighting the vehicle is the dramatic spindle grill.

 

 

Safety

 

Safety Features

 

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Emergency interior trunk release
  • Front height adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Post-collision safety system
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Tire pressure monitoring

 

 

 

  • Emergency Service*
  • Airbag Deployment Notification*
  • Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

 

 

 

  • Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Backup Monitor
  • Glass Breakage Sensor
  • Radar Cruise Control w/Pre-Collision System
  • Intuitive Parking Assist

 

 

 

 

 

Driving Impression

 

 

The IS 250 AWD sedan with F Sport appearance package was fun to drive and was great for maneuvering on the highway and in the city.

 

 

The IS sedan is larger than its predecessor. Its wheelbase grew 2.7 inches and length ¾”.

 

 

The IS 250’s handling is very responsive and easy to maneuver. When going into curves the brakes were adaptive to any situation. The steering is responsive and gives you immediate feedback to the road.

 

 

 

Under the Hood

 

 

 

 I thought the base 2.5L 204 hp drive train was a little underpowered for the vehicle.  When you think you are sitting in a sports car you are deserving of a motor that performs the way the car looks! EPA fuel economy rating is 20 m.p.g. in the city, 27 highway and 23 m.p.g combined.

 

Engine & Performance

 

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L

CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)

CYLINDERS V6

VALVES 24

VALVE TIMING Variable

TORQUE 185 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm

HORSEPOWER 204 hp @ 6400 rpm

TURNING CIRCLE 35.4 ft.

 

 

Inside

 

The interior has the sports car look and feel highlighted by the optional F Sport seats. The seats were very comfortable and supportive.

 

Lexus uses a joystick to control some features, including navigation Lexus’ Enform Internet, worked well with my iPhone 5S.

 

 

 

See the list below for the entire creature features my test drive had:

 

 

 

Interior Features

 

Front Seats

 

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 8 -way power passenger seat
  • 8 -way power driver seat
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Leatherette
  • Bucket front seats

 

Rear Seats

 

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts

 

Power Features

 

  • Remote power door locks
  • Power mirrors
  • Heated mirrors
  • 4 one-touch power windows
  • Remote window operation

 

Instrumentation

 

  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Low fuel level warning
  • Compass

 

Convenience

 

  • Cruise control
  • Front console with storage
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • First aid kit
  • Remote trunk release
  • Retained accessory power
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric speed-proportional power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • 12V front power outlet(s)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

 

 

 

  • Roadside Assistance*

 

Comfort

 

  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
  • Trunk light
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Leather trim on shift knob
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

 

In Car Entertainment

 

  • Diversity antenna
  • 8 total speakers
  • AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
  • Sirius XM satellite radio
  • Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • Radio data system
  • USB connection

 

Telematics

 

  • Pre-wired for phone
  • Safety Connect telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  • Real time traffic

 

 

 

Outside

 

The 2014 IS has a dynamic sports car shape that was accented with the F Sport appearance package. The F Sport provides LED headlights, 18-inch five-spoke wheels and a bold version of Lexus’ attractive spindle-shaped grille.

 

Summary

 

If you are in the market for sports oriented mid size AWD sedan then go for a test drive at your local Lexus dealer.

 

Specifications

 

 

Exterior Measurements

 

HEIGHT 4 ft. 8.3 in. (56.3 in.)

LENGTH 15 ft. 3.7 in. (183.7 in.)

FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 0.4 in. (60.4 in.)

REAR TRACK 5 ft. 1 in. (61 in.)

WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 2.2 in. (110.2 in.)

 

Interior Measurements

 

FRONT HEAD ROOM 38.2 in.

FRONT HIP ROOM 54.3 in.

FRONT LEG ROOM 44.8 in.

FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 55.9 in.

REAR HIP ROOM 54.0 in.

REAR HEAD ROOM 36.9 in.

REAR LEG ROOM 32.2 in.

REAR SHOULDER ROOM 53.4 in

 

Weights and Capacities

 

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 1036 lbs.

EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 101.0 cu.ft.

GROSS WEIGHT 4685 lbs.

DRAG COEFFICIENT 0.29 Cd

CURB WEIGHT 3649 lbs.

CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 13.8 cu.ft.

 

 

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