2010 Lexus IS

Contact one of the specialists at our Reno Lexus dealer at 866-996-8187 to receive a customized price quote on the exciting 2010 Lexus IS. Carson City drivers will love the aerodynamic design of the 2010 Lexus IS, in stock at Lexus of Reno.

Sparks, NV driving enthusiasts will love the high corning limits and passengers will appreciate the plush cabin of the 2010 Lexus IS. Lexus’s new Safety Connect telematics service provides added peace of mind with its automatic collision reporting, stolen vehicle locator and emergency on-call service. The stereo, meanwhile, has two new additional means of attaching your personal music device — Bluetooth streaming and a USB audio port. For IS models equipped with the navigation system, real-time traffic, weather and other information is now included along with enhanced voice-recognition software.

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Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options

The 2010 Lexus IS 250  is a compact luxury sedan available in RWD and AWD trim levels, each of which corresponds to drive train. Lexus IS 350 is available in one body style, a four-door sedan, and with only one engine, a robust 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 306 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. It pushes the car from zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds, which puts it firmly in sports car territory. The IS 350 comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on  IS  models  includes 17-inch wheels, foglamps, a 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), leather upholstery, an auto-dimming mirror, the Safety Connect telematics system, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity as well as a 13-speaker stereo with a six-CD changer, auxilnvry audio jack, USB audio jack (includes iPod interface) and satellite radio. The IS 250 AWD adds all-wheel drive and heated front seats.

Options on both models include adaptive HID headlamps, headlamp washers, an automatic parking system and adaptive cruise control (requires an automatic transmission and includes the Lexus Pre-Collision system). The navigation system, beyond the obvious, adds Bluetooth phonebook downloading, a rearview camera, voice commands, real-time traffic and other information and Lexus Enform enhanced telematics features. A 14-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system can be added to the navigation system.

The Luxury package adds the HID headlamps, auto-dimming outside mirrors, automatic wipers, a power rear sunshade, driver and front-passenger memory functions and a power-adjustable steering wheel. On the AWD model, this package includes cooled seats, while the RWD model gains 18-inch wheels, perforated leather upholstery, wood trim and heated and cooled seats. Other than the wheels, these latter features are available on the RWD model as part of the Premium Plus package.

Also optional on the RWD model is a Sport package, which adds 18-inch wheels, summer tires, sport suspension, sport pedals and much of the Luxury package equipment. A wealth of Lexus F-Sport performance accessories are also available at our Carson City Lexus dealer.

Powertrain and Performance

The 2010 Lexus IS 250 is powered by a 2.5-liter V6 that produces 204 hp and 185 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard and it can be equipped with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, while all-wheel drive is available and only attached to the auto. Estimated fuel economy with rear-wheel drive and the automatic is 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. The manual returns 18/26/21, while all-wheel drive gets 20/26/22.

Safety

Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and Safety Connect. The latter is a traditional telematics service with automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle locator and emergency assistance button. Optional is the Pre-Collision System (PCS) that comes packaged with adaptive cruise control. It determines when an accident is unavoidable and pre-emptively stiffens the suspension, retracts the front seatbelts and initnvlizes brake assist.

In government crash testing, the IS 250 managed four stars (out of a possible five) for both frontal crash protection and rear side-impact protection. Front-passenger side-impact protection received a five-star rating.

Interior Design and Specnvl Features

The IS 250 boasts a finely wrought interior, with top-notch materials and an attractively sporty design. Fit and finish is excellent. Lexus also offers one of the best electronics interfaces in the business, with easy-to-use controls all around. The optional navigation system and accompanying touchscreen are particularly user-friendly. For the convenience of Reno Lexus drivers, the engine of the IS can be started with a simple push of a button. The driver and front passenger can set their own desired comfort level with the dual-zone automatic climate control. The IS’s electroluminescent gauges provide a brilliant, sharper display for exceptional visibility, both day and night. Whether it’s cold or hot outside, the available heated/ventilated front seats will certainly be appreciated by Sparks, NV Lexus drivers.

Experience the luxury, innovation and power of the 2010 Lexus IS250 today at Lexus of Reno today.

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