Lexus IS 4dr saloon

250 2.5

If it was Lexus's intention to win the war against the latest BMW 3 series with its sleek new IS, it's a case of closer, but still no cigar. Which isn't to say it doesn't win a few battles. It's more stylish than the Bee Emm inside and out. And it's very

  • Price

  • £24,077

  • Autocar Rating

  •  7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 510
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 905
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows standard
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel TBA
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning TBA
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof not available
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats not available
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj TBA
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats TBA
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD standard
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Satellite navigation not available
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 378
Boot space (min ltr) 378
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 2499/V6
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 927
Front legroom (mm) 1092
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1425
Kerb weight (kg) 1570
Length (mm) 4575
Max power (bhp/rpm) 204/6400
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 186/4800
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio TBA
RDS radio TBA
Rear headroom (mm) 914
Rear kneeroom (mm) 660
Satellite navigation not available
Towing weight (kg) 1500
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1800

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 8.1
Max speed (mph) 144

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 50
CO2 rating (g/km) 231
Combined mpg 28.8
Extra urban mpg 36.7
Insurance group 13
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation
Pence per mile 63.52
Service intervals 10/20k
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1009
Tank capacity (gallons) 14.3
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 534
Typical insurance quote 544
Urban mpg 20.9

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 8269 8269
Tax payable at 22% 1819.18 3638.36
Tax payable at 44% 1819.18 3638.36

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Auto gearbox 905
Metallic paint 510
 
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