Lexus IS250

The Lexus IS lineup is the company's answer to the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, and BMW 3 Series. The IS first went on sale in 2000, followed by the current generation, which launched in 2005. This generation IS started with the IS 250 and 350 sedans; as is still the case, the 250 comes with a 2.5-liter, 204-horsepower V-6 and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.The newest members of the IS club are the IS 250/350C retractable hardtop convertibles. These use the same engines and transmissions as the sedans, but all-wheel drive is not available.

The IS 350 comes with a 306-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic. Both are available with all-wheel drive. The next addition to the line was the IS F, which is as close to an M3, AMG, or Audi S model as you can get. The IS F is powered by a 5.0-liter V-8 with 416 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, plus it comes with a lower, sport-tuned suspension and unique four-passenger cabin.