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2009 Lexus IS 250 |
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Price Range $31,305 to $34,935 |
suitable for:
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18 to 21 |
26 to 29 |
5 Seats |
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Safety
Writing a Lexus review always means there’s a long list of safety features to discuss, and the IS 250 is no different. The IS 250 comes with antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system. It has eight airbags, including front-, side-impact and side curtain airbags, as well as knee airbags for the driver and front passenger. The power windows have pinch protection to protect little fingers.
I’ve invented a game called the Mystery Button. Whenever I get a test car, I find a button that no one can figure out what it does. Trust me, every car has one, and it can take awhile to figure out the mystery button’s purpose. In the IS 250, the mystery button is for the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. This is a great feature that uses radar to detect a car in front of you. If a car is detected, the IS 250 will reduce its speed to keep your car at a safe distance. This allows you to use cruise control more effectively when there are other cars on the road.
An optional Pre-Collision System also uses radar to detect impending collisions. The system tenses up the seat belts and preloads the brakes if it senses a collision.
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safety: Ratings
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Rear overall test | {Acceptable} |
Front overall test | {Good} |
Side overall test | {Good} |
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