2010 Lexus Is 250 | Expert Evaluations

2010 Lexus IS 250

Rating

73^%

By Luc Gagné

June 23, 2009

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Good fit an finish
Large trunk (top up)
Spacious front seats

2.5L V6 so so
Light steering

Tight rear seat

2010 Lexus IS 250

Rating

74^%

By Luc Gagné

June 23, 2009

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Good fit an finish
Large trunk (top up)
Spacious front seats
3.5L V6 more preferable than the 2.5L

Light steering

Tight rear seat

2010 Lexus IS 250 350

Rating

77^%

By Marc Bouchard

Aug. 17, 2009

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Powerful yet flexible engine
Attractive styling
High-quality fit and finish

Spongy brake pedal
Challenging rear-seat access
Sub-par Bluetooth system

Virtually no cargo room
Overly assisted steering
Not-so-rigid chassis

2010 Lexus IS 250 250

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74^%

By Rob Rothwell

Aug. 21, 2009

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Refined operation
Structural solidity
Spirited handling
Impressive roof

Marginal rear seat legroom
Navigation screen washes out in sun
Moderately powered
Requires premium fuel

None

2010 Lexus IS 250 250

Rating

73^%

By Rob Rothwell

Feb. 21, 2010

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Smooth, refined performance
Athletic handling dynamics
Lexus luxury and quality
Value

Tight rear seat
No trunk pass-through
Firm ride

None

2010 Lexus IS 250 350

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80^%

By Michel Deslauriers

July 30, 2010

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All-season convertible
Nicely-finished cockpit
Reasonable fuel consumption

Tight rear-seat legroom
Small temperature control buttons

No trunk space when top is down