Dealers near Tustin auto center welcome the 2014 Lexus IS 250 redesign. When this vehicle first came out, it was Lexus’ least expensive and the smallest rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan they offered. It is one of those used cars near Tustin Toyota that provides bold looks, sporty performance, and all the comforts you want in a luxury vehicle too!
Driving
The 2014 Lexus IS 250 gets its muscle from a 2.5 liter V6 that generates 204 ponies and 185 pound-feet of torque. There is also a 3.5 liter V6 that produces 306 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque for IS 350 models.
If you are looking for a manual version of this car, we are afraid you’ve struck out there. Dealers near Tustin auto center inform us that a six-speed automatic transmission is only available, but there is an option to have the sedan in the rear or all-wheel drive.
If you are looking for a cushier ride then you are in for a treat with the 2014 model. This Lexus has a longer wheelbase and a new suspension design makes your ride as smooth as it could be. In general, the Lexus models from 2014 and up are way more comfortable and provide a quieter ride that makes commuting in one more enjoyable.
The estimated fuel economy is 21 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive. While the all-wheel-drive version gives 20 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg combined.
Technology
Even if you opt for a 2014 Lexus with standard equipment, you are getting bang for your buck! For instance, you’re getting 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlamps, foglamps, heated mirrors, sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, eight-way power front seats (includes two-way lumbar control), leatherette premium vinyl upholstery and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
That’s not all because standard also comes with the Safety Connect telematics system, a 7-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth phone, and audio connectivity, voice commands, and an eight-speaker sound system with in-dash CD changer, HD radio, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack, and dual iPod/USB interfaces.
The IS 250 AWD includes all-wheel drive and heated front seats.
If you like to know where you are at all times, you can include the Navigation System package that consists of a navigation system, Lexus’ Remote Touch electronics interface, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phonebook downloading and Lexus Enform enhanced telematics (with smartphone app integration, including Bing, Yelp, Pandora and iHeartRadio). Also, if you are feeling extra boujee, you can add a 5-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system to the navigation system.
The Premium Package includes LED headlamps as well as heated and ventilated front seats. The Luxury package wraps together the Premium package with automatic wipers, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, auto-dimming side mirrors, leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, and driver memory settings.
Comfort
The predecessors of the 2014 Lexus IS 250 left a lot of customers wanting something more in the way of styling. They wanted something more aggressive, spicy, and with bolder looks. The 2014 Lexus doesn’t disappoint since the front grille has changed and the headlamps, as well as the daytime running lamps, have a new arrangement to make them look more appealing.
When you step into the 2014 Lexus IS 250 your eyes will wander around to enjoy the sight of a beautiful interior with all the good quality and aesthetics you are surrounded in. Get your behind into the soft, inviting supple leather and run your fingers and feast your eyes on the gorgeous wood and metallic accents that are all around this luxury vehicle. There are a few areas with plastics, but they are of high-quality.
The look of the dashboard is completely new. It’s tiered to add that extravagant feel and design, and the center stack’s controls are simple and nicely arranged. This model also has a new steering wheel shape that carries on with the car’s upgraded aesthetics and overall feel.
The basic controls are intuitive and easy to use, so you don’t need to give yourself an intensive training session beforehand. Dealers near Tustin auto center point out that because of the 2014 IS’s longer wheelbase it has helped to improve rear-seat comfort and access. The trunk can hold up to 13.8 cubic feet of luggage, which is saying a lot since this is above average for a car in this class.
In the 2014 Lexus the rear seat passengers have more legroom. The ride is more stable and comfortable thanks to the sedan’s longer wheelbase. Although the IS is a sport-oriented entry-level luxury sedan, there is still an intense feeling of comfort.
Similar to all Toyotas, Lexus doesn’t skimp out on safety features. If you opt for a 2014 Lexus IS 250 with standard features, you and your passengers can stay rest assured that you will be safe and sound. The standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, front knee airbags, side curtain airbags, and dual rear-seat side airbags.
Also, there is Safety Connect, which is a traditional telematics service with automatic collision notification, stolen-vehicle locator, and an emergency assistance button.
You can get a rearview camera when you get the Navigation package, and the front and rear parking sensors are a stand-alone option. The Luxury package has a blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alerts, but if you didn’t opt for the Luxury package, you can still just buy this safety feature on its own.
Other stand-alone safety options include a lane-departure warning system and radar-based adaptive cruise control with a pre-collision system that uses warnings followed by brake-system priming and seatbelt tightening to lessen the severity of a crash.
Overall
The 2014 Lexus sedan came out to rectify a couple of issues that the previous models had. It’s edgier and has a good set of equipment that makes this vehicle an excellent luxury car that you will be proud to flaunt around town!