Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 lexus is 250 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...When equipped with AWD, the IS 250 returns 20 mpg city/26 highway and 22 combined. Safety: Antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are all standard on the 2009 Lexus IS 250. Optional is a pre-collision system (PCS) that comes packaged with adaptive cruise control. The PCS uses a radar sensor to detect obstacles in front of the car. If the computer determines that a collision is unavoidable, it pre-emptively stiffens the suspension, retracts the front seatbelts and initializes brake assist so increased braking can... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 lexus is 250Source: CarGurus
...The 2009 Lexus IS 250 appeals to a certain type of driver - one who appreciates the sedan's small, comfortable cabin, sporty yet controversial exterior styling, and fuel-efficient V6 engine. |
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2009 Lexus IS 250 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...sound system includes an auxiliary input for portable music players Available ventilated front seats Available dynamic radar cruise control Available navigation system that incorporates a backup camera Under the Hood A six-speed manual transmission is standard in the IS 250, and a six-speed automatic transmission is optional. The automatic's steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters give the driver extra involvement when desired. When equipped with the manual transmission, Lexus says the sedan can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. The automatic transmission is standard on the... |
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2009 Lexus IS 250 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...I also was relieved that my test car didn't have a navigation system; a navigation system with a backup camera is available. I know it's my job to review these technological wonders and report back to you, but navigation systems really make me crazy. It was so refreshing to get into a nicely appointed, beautiful car and not be confronted with screens forcing me to press a button to accept that driving while nav-ing is dangerous just so I can get to the stereo controls. I think the IS 250 liked it best when it was just the two of us because she only has one cupholder that's easily accessible... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The Infiniti G37 is a relative newcomer but has impressive handling, perfect sport-sedan proportions, and available all-wheel drive.
It's also substantially less expensive than the German sedans.
The BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are the perennial leaders in this segment.
Both come in a range of body styles and drivetrains, and they have ultimate-performance editions—the BMW M3 and the Benz C63—that the Lexus IS-F version takes on.
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