2012 Lexus IS 250

Finished in sophisticated Tungsten Pearl over a purposeful Black F Sport interior, this 2012 Lexus IS 250 represents an especially appealing configuration of Lexus' compact sport sedan. With 122,682 miles, it combines a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter direct-injection V6, rear-wheel drive, a 6-speed transmission, double-wishbone front suspension, independent multi-link rear suspension, and the highly desirable $2,440 F Sport Package. And this was far from a base IS 250 when new. In addition to the F Sport Package, it was ordered with Dynamic Auto-Leveling HID Headlamps with Daytime Running Lights, the Navigation System, and the Preferred Accessory Package. Those options transformed its original $34,765 MSRP into an impressive $41,748 original retail price. This is Lexus refinement with a different personality. Lower, sportier, driver-focusedand powered by the kind of naturally aspirated V6 that has become increasingly rare. 2.5L Direct-Injection V6 At the heart of this IS 250 is Lexus' 2.5-liter 24-valve direct-injection V6, equipped with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). Rather than relying on turbocharging to create its personality, this engine delivers its power through a traditional naturally aspirated design. Technical highlights include: 2.5L 24-Valve Direct-Injection V6 Dual VVT-i 6-Speed Transmission Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicle Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering Double-Wishbone Independent Front Suspension Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Front Ventilated Brake Rotors Electronic Brake-Force Distribution Brake Assist Four-Channel ABS Dual Polished Exhaust Outlets There's a smoothness to a naturally aspirated Lexus V6 that fits this car beautifullyprogressive power delivery, immediate throttle response, and none of the artificial character that can sometimes accompany heavily boosted modern engines. It's an old-school luxury sport-sedan formula executed with Lexus precision. Rear-Wheel Drive Perhaps one of the most important details about this IS 250 is hiding underneath it: Rear-wheel drive. With the engine up front and power being sent to the rear wheels, the IS follows the classic sport-sedan architecture. The front wheels concentrate on steering. The rear wheels put the power down. And between them sits a sophisticated independent suspension designed to balance comfort with driver involvement. That configuration gives the IS 250 a fundamentally different personality from an ordinary front-wheel-drive luxury sedan. It's composed enough for the commute. Refined enough for a long highway drive. But underneath the Lexus comfort is still a chassis designed for someone who enjoys driving. $2,440 F Sport Package This is where this particular IS 250 becomes especially interesting. It was factory ordered with the desirable F Sport Package with All-Season Tires, representing a $2,440 option when new. The equipment sheet specifically identifies the cabin as Black (F Sport), immediately separating this example from a conventional IS 250 specification. The F Sport treatment gives the IS a more athletic identityexactly the character that complements its rear-wheel-drive architecture, independent suspension, and naturally aspirated V6. It's the version for the buyer who appreciates Lexus build quality and refinement but wants something with a little more edge. Luxury without losing personality. Comfort without forgetting the driver. Double-Wishbone Front & Multi-Link Rear Suspension The engineering beneath the IS 250 is every bit as important as what's underneath its hood. Lexus equipped the chassis with: Double-Wishbone Independent Front Suspension Coil Springs Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension High-Mount Rear Upper Arms Front & Rear Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars Speed-Sensitive Electric Rack-and-Pinion Steering This is sophisticated sport-sedan hardware. The double-wishbone front a