2014 Lexus IS 250 RWD
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- Photo: Lexus IS 300h"version L"2WD (6AA-AVE30-BEXLH(L)) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2014 Lexus IS 250 RWD is a 204-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a 6-speed automatic w/od, paddle shifters and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,100 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 204 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The IS measures 183.7 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,461 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,100 ($49,567 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,995 ($50,796 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Premium Unleaded V-6, 2.5 L |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 204 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic w/OD, paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.54 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.06 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.4 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.71 |
| 6th Gear | 0.58 |
| Reverse | 3.17 |
| Final Drive | 3.73 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.4 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 in. |
| Tires Front | P225/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,461 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus IS.
12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus IS
Owner Complaints
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Lexus IS (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 LEXUS IS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.