The 2006 Lexus IS received a five-star rating in the Comfort category, according to the J.D. Power and Associates Circle Power Rating system.
If you're shopping for an entry-level luxury sedan with a sporty disposition, you'll undoubtedly come across the compact Lexus IS 250. It's the less expensive companion to the pricier but more powerful IS 350 and it's the most affordable way into the Lexus lineup. Although modestly powered for a premium-brand sport sedan, the IS 250 offers all the other virtues of the current IS series, including precise handling, a top-quality interior and an extensive array of high-tech features.
In addition, the Lexus IS 250 actually offers a wider variety of drivetrain configurations than the more potent IS 350. On the standard rear-wheel-drive sedan, the company gives you a choice of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. If you've settled on the automatic, you have the option to order your IS 250 with all-wheel drive.
Choices are many in the highly competitive entry-luxury sedan market, yet the IS 250 is certainly one you should consider. That said, its lack of serious speed will deter hard-core enthusiasts, as will its muted steering feedback. For the general premium car shopper, though, the Lexus IS 250 represents a solid buy, as it offers high levels of luxury and refinement while staying within comfortable range of the $30,000 mark.
Current Lexus IS 250
