subject: The 2010 Lexus IS 250 With 2.5 Liter V6 [print this page] The 2010 Lexus IS 250 With 2.5 Liter V6 The 2010 Lexus IS 250 With 2.5 Liter V6
Known as the pinnacle of Japanese style and class, Lexus has felt out of reach to those who aren't at the higher ends of the tax bracket. However, the Lexus IS line of cars have been created to fill the void between those who are watching their budgets, and those who desire the most luxurious experience possible from a car. The IS 250, powered by the strong but subtle 2.5 liter V6 motor, is no exception: It's reasonably priced for the middle-class families of America, and still presents a substantial step up in quality and performance from competing manufacturers.
The 2.5 liter V6 found in the 2010 Lexus IS 250, just like the car itself, is a testament to compromise. This smart V6 produces 204 horsepower at a modest 6400 RPM. This may make this hefty 4440 pound car seem ghastly underpowered, but don't be fooled: For those looking for a little excitement, pressing down on the accelerator will launch the car from 0-60 miles per hour in about 7 and a half seconds, well faster than most sedans in its class. Additionally, its 186 foot-pounds of torque are readily available at 4800 RPM, making passing on the highway extraordinarily easy. The engine's low redline RPM (which is very un-Japanese) also ensures that the IS 250 is very quiet in all normal speed ranges. Your family will thank you for the extra peace and quiet.
This solid performance doesn't cause a dent in fuel economy, either: The IS 250's V6 is still rated at a very respectable 18 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. This is a pleasant surprise from a car that weighs over 4000 pounds and creates more than 200 horsepower. As always, the engineers at Lexus continue to impress.
