Overview
The 2012 Lexus Is250 X SPECIAL EDITION is a rear wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 7th January 2012 classified as a GSE20R MY11 UPDATE. The Lexus Is250 is regarded as a medium built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $17,000.
The Lexus Is250 is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L V6 engine that has 153 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 252 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a 6 Speed Auto Sequential. Lexus claims the IS X SPECIAL EDITION uses 9.1L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 214g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 714km per full tank.
The Lexus Is250 measures 1425mm (56.1 inches) in height, 4585mm (180.5 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2730mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1530kg (3373.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The IS X SPECIAL EDITION comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Lexus Is250 X SPECIAL EDITION has a 104mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 560kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.909.
The Lexus Is250 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Top Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHBK262602000001.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2500 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V6 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 153kW |
| Power RPM | 6400 |
| Torque | 252Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 |
| Bore Stroke | 83x77 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Auto Sequential |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.909 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 65 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 214 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - SOLID |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1425 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4585 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 104 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2730 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.2 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1530 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2045 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 560 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Centre Top Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHBK262602000001 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |