Used 2013 Lexus IS 250 for sale 

The Lexus IS 250 is only available in 1 trim starting at $35,065 for its base trim with rear-wheel drive to $37,525 for the trim with all-wheel drive. Both the variants are individualized from one another by the drivetrain it offers. As standard, the basic feature includes remote keyless entry, air conditioning with climate controls, a telescopic steering wheel with cruise control, and heated seats.

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We recommend the IS 250 with an all-wheel-drive for its additional traction and for better corner handling both in normal and wet roads and also, it has improved performance in terms of acceleration and in sending all the power possible to the road. It also gets some additional features as an option such as door mirror memory, auto tilt-away steering wheel, remote keyless entry, and navigation system with voice activation.

The Lexus IS 250 comes with only one choice of engine, which is a 2.5 liter V6 that is capable of churning out 204 hp of power and 185 lb.-ft. of torque. The Lexus IS 250 comes with both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive trains as standard, and all the power is channeled to the wheels through a 6-speed automatic with manual shift for better performance and mileage as well.

It has a capacity to boost from a standstill to the 60 MPH mark in a slack 7.6 seconds and can reach a quarter-mile in 16.2 seconds. The Lexus compromised on performance to deliver a superior fuel economy. It has a smooth and linear power band but not enough to trump its rivals. The top speed figure of the 2013 Lexus IS 250 is unknown. Its Mediocre performance figures are a letdown compared to its rivals in terms of performance and driving dynamics.

In comparison, the BMW’s engine has a cubic capacity of 3.0 liters. When it comes to power output, the 3 Series has the highest power of 230 hp and the Audi A4 has the highest torque of 258 lb-ft, which gives the Audi an advantage in acceleration tests. Audi A4 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds, followed by the BMW 3 Series at 6.7 seconds. Both the German contemporaries have the same top speed of 130 mph.

The 2013 Lexus IS 250 performs well as a daily drive and an economical car with its pretty decent fuel economy but it is still not the best in class when compared to some of its rivals. It manages to offer a mileage of 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway which is quite considerable. When combined, it can give a mileage of 24 miles per gallon. On the upside, it comes equipped with the largest fuel tank in its segment of 17.1 gallons, which in turn allows the car to cover a range of 359.1 miles in the city and 513 miles on the highway.

In comparison, the Audi A4 offers the highest mileage of 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg while cruising on the highway, while the BMW 3 Series has the least fuel economy of 18 mpg and 28 mpg in the city and on the highways, respectively. The BMW 3 Series gets the least voluminous tank of 16.1 gallons. As a result, the 3 Series is capable of covering a distance of 289.8 mpg and 450.8 mpg in the city and highway, respectively. The Audi A4 is the winner of the range test and can traverse a distance of 371.8 and 540.8 miles in both city and highways, respectively.

The Lexus has done a fantastic job when considering the interior styling and comfort. Albeit there is the use of some cheap bits here and there, most of the materials used inside the cabin are upscale. The genuine dual-tone leather seats are top-notch and plush. The steering wheel looks sporty and the paddle shifters add up to the styling of the steering. 

The seats are supremely comfortable, and the upholstery options give a minimalistic yet opulent feel to the cabin. It has a total seating capacity to accommodate 5 passengers with comfort. When considering the cargo capacity, the Lexus IS 250 has the largest sized cargo space with a total volume of 13 cubic feet. It has a front-row headroom of 37.2 inches and legroom of 43.9 inches, which is the lowest in its class.

In comparison, both the Audi A4 and Lexus IS 250 have the same seating capacity to fit 5 passengers. While the BMW 3 Series can accommodate only 4 passengers. The Audi A4 has the highest overall front row space on offer with 38.6 inches for headroom, 55.5 inches for the shoulder room, and 41.3 inches for the legroom, while all the three cars offer a more or less similar second-row space. Furthermore, the cargo capacity of the BMW 3 Series is 11.1 cu. feet, which is the segment’s lowest capacity. Major interior features include-

• Sport Steering wheel
• Chrome interior accents
• Driver cushion tilt
• Leather upholstery
• 8-way power driver seat

How intuitive is the 2013 Lexus IS 250’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Lexus IS 250 features an LCD monitor with a Navigation system that includes an HD radio and smartphone app integration which is the newest update for 2013. As standard, it comes with speed-sensitive volume, a diversity antenna, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, and 13 speakers for excellent sound quality. Some optional infotainment features include-

• Navigation System
• Smart device integration
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect internet access
• 14 Mark Levinson speakers
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• One 1st row LCD monitor 

Lexus certainly has the most outdated design in its class, somehow it still looks fresh due to the exterior treatment given by Lexus in recent years by giving it new quad exhaust tips, along with HID headlamps and LED daytime running headlamps, and a sport package makes it look better than its previous generation. The scintillating part of the exterior is its headlights and taillights which look sharp and intimidating from any angle.

It is the lightest car in the segment with a curb weight of 3,435 lbs and also the smallest car with a length of 180.9 inches and a width of 70.9 inches, respectively. It also has the shortest wheelbase of 107.5 inches. Moreover, it has a pretty decent ground clearance of 5.7 inches, and it has a height of 56.1 inches, which makes it the second tallest in the segment.

Though the difference in dimensions and overall proportions may seem minute, it is the Audi A4 that is both the widest and tallest car in the segment at 71.9 and 56.2 inches, respectively. It also has the longest wheelbase at 110.6 inches. It is also the heaviest car as well with a curb weight of 3,616 lbs, while the BMW 3 Series weighs 3,583 lbs. Some standout and optional exterior features include:

• Body-colored front and rear bumpers
• Heated door mirrors
• Rear lip spoiler
• Metallic paint
• Alloy Wheels

The Lexus IS 250 gets a decent rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in frontal and side-impact tests, but it gets a passable rating in rear impact and roof-strength tests. It utilizes a 4 wheel ventilated disc brake with ABS for good braking performance in the deceleration test. The Lexus IS 250 gets a wide array of features such as dual front side impact airbags, tracker system, immobilizer, brake assist, daytime running lights, traction control, and electronic stability control as standard. Few salient safety features include-

• Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags
• Occupant sensing airbags
• Spare tire mounted inside under cargo
• Rear child safety locks
• 3 rear head restraints
• Remote keyless entry

The Lexus IS 250 is a car that still looks fresh even though it is on sale in the market for over 7 years now. It is time to bid goodbye to this car, and we are expecting the latest version to roll out from Lexus. But as a family sedan car, it still makes a strong statement to its competitors in terms of design, performance, and other aspects. It couldn’t trump its rivals in terms of performance and fuel economy, but it is still a reliable and handsome-looking sedan.