2013
Lexus IS 250

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$35,065
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sport Sdn Auto RWD
    Starts at
    $35,065
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD
    Starts at
    $37,525
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Manual transmission no longer available
New IS 250 Special Edition sedan
New F Sport Package for convertible
204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6
Available AWD

The good & the bad

The good

Well-executed steering
Balanced handling
Front-seat comfort

The bad

Pokey V-6
Mark Levinson stereo option
Tight backseat
Firm ride
Driver's footwell room in AWD models
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Safety review

Based on the 2013 Lexus IS 250 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Lexus from PA
Owns this car
March 9, 2021

Love it

Love this car it drives like a charm looks sporty great on gas, my kids love it great on the highway best decision I ever made
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Miia86 from Indianapolis, IN
Owns this car
June 13, 2020

The best car I have ever owned

Simple maintenance, super reliable. incredibly comfortable, and defiantly has a wow factor in Star-fire white. Everything in the car is perfectly placed. I can reach everything like switches and buttons without having to look for them. The ability to set the AC, wipers and cruise control and just drive in comfort is hard to place a value on. Defiantly looks good when valetted at the club, and they don't even know how good the gas mileage is. lol.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 Lexus IS 250?

The 2013 Lexus IS 250 is available in 1 trim level:

  • (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2013 Lexus IS 250?

The 2013 Lexus IS 250 offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2013 Lexus IS 250 reliable?

The 2013 Lexus IS 250 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 Lexus IS 250 owners.

Is the 2013 Lexus IS 250 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 Lexus IS 250. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.9
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.8

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