By that logic, the 2014 Lexus IS 250 AWD should be a home run -- its new chassis is one of the best in the business, and it has the requisite small-displacement engine under its hood ...

Pairing with the star from our August issue, the 2JZ -swapped IS, comes another player we can't forget—this all-wheel drive Lexus IS 250. It's nothing out of this world, but it's functional ...

The IS 250 AWD is rated 23 mpg (24 with rear drive) in combined city/highway driving, unimpressive for such a small car. The rival BMW 3 Series with smallest available engine is rated 27 mpg ...

The result is the ES 250, and it’s something of a mixed bag. While some of the few remaining sedan buyers may welcome the choice of AWD, Lexus has paradoxically made it available in the ES only ...

The Lexus IS 250 is instantly familiar, yet ever-so-slightly different for 2011. The reason is that little has changed on the exterior, with a few minor exceptions. Some updates are hard to find ...

The IS 250 is Lexus' entry-level sedan, with a 2.5-liter V6 good for 204 HP and 185 lb-ft of torque; Lexus quotes a 7.7s 0-60 mph time. It's available in RWD or AWD forms, though only comes with ...

Strangely, it’s not really appropriate to call the four-cylinder a “base” engine, because the ES 250 with AWD has a starting price identical to the front-wheel-drive-only V-6 ES 350 ...

There is a significant new element, however, with Lexus offering an all-wheel-drive ES for the first time. The ES 250 AWD is a bone tossed to customers living in the Snow Belt, many of whom find ...

Select Other Trims 2013 Lexus IS Sedan IS 250 Sport Automatic RWD 2013 Lexus IS Sedan IS 350 RWD 2013 Lexus IS Sedan IS 350 AWD ...

Instead, we're here to look at the "base" IS 250, and in this regard the potential for sporting behavior is also clear and present. Ironically, the word that's most accurate in describing Lexus ...

The IS 250 AWD model appeals to the more practical-minded, and the IS-F that's set to debut late in the model year may just win over some buyers who want a new track toy that's practical enough for ...

Four-cylinder engine lacks enthusiasm Infotainment is frustrating Rear seats don't fold down to expand trunk Hard not to compare to a (much cheaper) Camry "Good" isn't always "memorable ...