Test Vehicle: 2006 Lexus IS 250; IS 250 AWD; IS 350
Price Range: $30,000-$38,000 (estimated)
Engine Size and Type: 2.5-liter V6 (IS 250); 3.5-liter V6 (IS 350)
Engine Horsepower: 204 at 6,400 rpm (IS 250); 306 at 6,400 rpm (IS 350)
Engine Torque: 185 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm (IS 250); 277 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm (IS 350)
Transmission: Six-speed manual (std. IS 250); six-speed automatic (opt. IS 250 and std. IS 250 AWD and IS 350)
Curb Weight: 3,455 lbs. (IS 250); 3,435 lbs. (IS 250 AWD); 3,651 lbs. (IS 350)
EPA Fuel Economy: TBA
Length: 180.1 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Wheelbase: 107.5 inches
Height: 56.1 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 43.9/30.6 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 39.6/36.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 13.0 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura TL, Acura TSX, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300, Infiniti G35, Jaguar X-Type, Lincoln LS, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima, Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy GT, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S40, Volvo S60