Specs
Competitors: Acura TL, Acura TSX, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300, Infiniti G35, Jaguar X-Type, Lincoln LS, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima, Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy GT, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S40, Volvo S60
Test Vehicle: 2006 Lexus IS 250; IS 250 AWD; IS 350
Price Range: TBA
Engine Size and Type: 2.5-liter V6 (IS 250); 3.5-liter V6 (IS 350)
Engine Horsepower: 204 at 6,400 rpm (IS 250); 306 at 6,400 rpm (IS 350)
Engine Torque: 185 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm (IS 250); 277 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm (IS 350)
Transmission: Six-speed manual (std. IS 250); six-speed automatic (opt. IS 250 and std. IS 250 AWD and IS 350)
Curb Weight: 3,455 lbs. (IS 250); 3,435 lbs. (IS 250 AWD); 3,651 lbs. (IS 350)
EPA Fuel Economy: TBA
Length: 180.1 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Wheelbase: 107.5 inches
Height: 56.1 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 43.9/30.6 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 39.6/36.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 13.0 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura TL, Acura TSX, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300, Infiniti G35, Jaguar X-Type, Lincoln LS, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima, Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy GT, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S40, Volvo S60
Photos courtesy of Lexus
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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