The 2014 Lexus IS C 250 is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 2.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 204 hp @
6400 rpm and is paired with 6 speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2014 Lexus IS C 250 has cargo capacity of 306 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1730 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2014 Lexus IS C 250 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers True and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 223 N.m of torque and a top speed of 216 km/h. The 2014 Lexus IS C 250 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.5 L/100km in the city and 6.4 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 53,800
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In a straight line, the 2014 IS 250 and IS 350 sedans are no quicker than the cars they replace. But when the road begins to twist, the IS’s extensively revised suspension and chassis yield significant improvements in steering feel, body control and grip. Despite its newfound athleticism, the new IS is, after all, a Lexus. Supple damping combined with a well-insulated cabin turn America’s crumbling infrastructure into an afterthought. Moreover, the front seats are superbly shaped. F Sport versions boast an array of sport-oriented hardware, though a marginal increase in real-world performance makes the $ 3,000-plus upgrade a tough sell. Outward visibility is good, and the tight turning radius makes quick work of U-turns and low-speed parking maneuvers. In terms of power, the carryover 2.5-liter and 3.5-liter V6 engines offer plenty of thrust for passing and merging. Those seeking serious performance can still get it in the IS F, the V8-powered wild child in the IS lineup, while the IS C convertible adds open-air cruising to the equation.
8TH-GENERATION INFOTAINMENTBefitting its status as a technological powerhouse, the 2014 IS becomes the first Lexus model to offer the brand’s thoroughly revised 8th-generation infotainment system. Goodies like a reconfigurable home screen, 3D building icons, and Lexus’ Enform mobile application suite are sure to scratch your digital itch.TWIN PROJECTOR LED HEADLIGHTSCompared to xenon headlight assemblies, LED systems last longer and occupy less space due to their compact size. Other noteworthy advantages include lower energy consumption and a color temperature that more closely resembles daylight, providing greater contrast during nighttime driving.
Complementing its substantial exterior makeover, the 2014 Lexus IS sedan also receives a refreshed cabin. The overall look coincides with Lexus’ sophisticated new interior design language, which first appeared in the latest GS sedan. The conventional and capacitive touch switches are easy to operate, as is the mouse-like joystick that governs the infotainment system. Rear legroom is up 1.6 inches over the outgoing model, a small yet crucial increase that makes it far more livable than before. Front and rear headroom is likewise generous. Inspired by the Lexus LFA supercar, F Sport models feature a futuristic digital instrument cluster with a sliding mechanical bezel. Like the IS C, IS F models carry over mostly unchanged lest for some updates to upholstery and accents.
Like it or not, the daring new styling of the 2014 IS stands out more than any previous model. Borrowing key styling cues from the Lexus LF-CC concept, the 2014 IS demonstrates the most aggressive form of the brand’s design philosophy – besides the LFA supercar, of course. The front end is dominated by the now-signature spindle grill, and particularly so in F Sport guise. The stretched wheelbase and wider stance allow for greater high-speed stability, while wind-cheating underbody panels and vortex generators on the outside mirrors and taillights serve to improve aerodynamics. The IS C stands out with its folding hardtop roof that transforms the car from a coupe to a convertible.
As a value-based proposition, the 2014 Lexus IS comes suitably furnished in standard spec. Feature highlights include xenon headlights, an 8-speaker audio system with a 7-inch LCD display, keyless access and start, LED running lights, NuLuxe faux-leather upholstery and a 60/40-split rear seat (optional or unavailable on most competitive offerings). And, unlike the BMW 328i and Infiniti G37 (now known as the Q50 for 2014), the 2014 IS includes a moonroof at no additional cost. Standard safety equipment consists of 10 airbags, an advanced suite of electronic stability controls, and Safety Connect telematics services with automatic collision notification, roadside assistance, and stolen vehicle location.
Thanks to a number of useful improvements, Lexus’ optional navigation system finally earns a spot on our list of recommended add-ons. Similarly, the 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system is a must-have for discerning audiophiles. Crafty car shoppers who seek fundamental vehicle enhancements like LED headlights and heated/ventilated front seats should opt for the Premium package rather than the more expensive Luxury Package. To that end, the standard NuLuxe upholstery exudes a similar, if not deeper, feel of refinement than the traditional leather seating found in the Luxury Package. Convertible models offer a windscreen fitted over the rear passenger seats to reduce buffeting.
Motivation for the 2014 IS 250, IS 350 and IS C convertible comes from the same all-aluminum V6 engines that entered production nearly eight years ago. While most luxury automakers embrace modern turbocharging technology, the IS, along with every Lexus model, forges ahead with an aging fleet of normally aspirated powerplants. The slow-selling manual gearbox is scrapped for 2014, as Lexus execs insist that their automatics – 6-speed in the IS 250 and all-wheel-drive (AWD) models or 8-speed in the rear-drive IS 350 – deliver superior precision and performance. The 2014 Lexus IS F also carries over its engine, a ferocious 5.0-liter V8 that propels this performance sedan from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. Like the rear-drive IS 350, the IS F has an 8-speed automatic transmission. All 2014 Lexus IS models use premium unleaded gasoline.2.5-liter V6204 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm185 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/30 mpg (rear-wheel drive), 20/27 mpg (AWD)3.5-liter V6306 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm277 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/28 (rear-wheel drive), 19/27 (IS C), 19/26 (AWD)5.0-liter V8416 horsepower @ 6,600 rpm371 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/23
A base 2014 Lexus IS has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just under $ 37,000, a near-$ 900 price increase over the 2013 model. A price hike is about as popular as a root canal, but the 2014 IS offers a longer list of standard equipment. The 306-horsepower IS 350 begins just north of the $ 40,000 mark. Adding all-wheel drive will set you back roughly $ 2,500. With all option boxes checked, the 2014 IS tops out right around $ 51,000. The IS C hardtop convertible starts around $ 43,600, while the IS F starts just under $ 63,000. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Infiniti Q50 share a similar starting price with the Lexus IS, while the Audi A4, BMW 320i and Cadillac ATS start in the $ 34,000 range. Before you buy, take a look at ’s Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for the 2014 IS. As is the case with most Lexus vehicles, predicts the 2014 IS will hold some of the strongest residual values in the segment.
The 2014 IS sedan will be delivered with the promise of an engaging drive and better quality.
Performance offered in a sleek daily use sedan.
The Lexus IS C debuted on October 2, 2008 at the Paris Auto Show as the convertible version for the IS model, which for four years had only one body style.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
2014 Lexus IS Consumer Reviews
snakejax, 07/11/2019
2016 Lexus IS
"Ugh...More cons than pros, Pros come with cons."
For me, The Lexus IS 200t was a very bad decision that I will spend the next decade paying for. Traded in a beastly BMW for it, and I miss it dearly.
Pro - Design. Excellent styling. In and out, the design of this car is quite beautiful. It looks fast, and futuristic yet classic. Inch by inch there is a touch of elegance and class in the design. Con - The paint is extremely thin, and the interior door panels are pleather! They rip if you even sneeze on them.
Pro - the seats are extremely comfortable. I love the heated and cooled seating. Con - no model seems to offer memory seats.
Pro - The technology is very good, I like all the customization, and all the features. And I absolutely LOVE the gauge cluster that moves. Super cool little feature. Con - The display resets randomly and frequently. Goes completely blank for random amounts of time. Resets in navigation mode. Also you can't cancel a route. you can only pause it. this is very annoying.
Pro - Its Turbo!! I love turbo...Especially two. This car is peppy, with decent power and torque. These days with the demand of seemingly opposite things, Power and fuel economy, I think this car does combine them well. HOWEVER....
Huge Con here - the Turbo lag is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE. Are you reading this Lexus???? The atrocious turbo lag combined with an extremely LAZY transmission will frustrate you to no end. The computer forces the transmission into the highest gear possible at all times, probably for fuel econ. "Sport mode" does absolutely nothing but change the gauge colors.
If you step on it to pass, or accelerate at all - prepare to read a book while you wait for the turbo to spool and for the transmission to decide in each gear to downshift to the next four gears. REDICULOUS.
Why is this an issue?? Toyota has mastered the mechanics of the turbo and transmission symbiosis in years past. (Supra) I know everyone is less involved in the mechanical drive nowadays, but if they offered a six speed manual transmission, oh boy would I be happy and probably tons of other frustrated drivers.
In the end, if you are looking for an aggressive sport sedan that can handle the driving style to which it is marketed, I would avoid this model. Perhaps the IS V6 is better, but I will never know. This is my fist and last Lexus. Should have went with the Infinity.
endnotetokahee, 06/26/2019
2014 Lexus IS
"Rattles"
Never owned a car with so many rattles. Will never buy another Lexus.
creamedmax, 01/30/2019
2018 Lexus IS
"Fun Toy to Drive!"
Lexus IS300 F sport, RWD
This car is a very fun car that anyone can easily fall in love with and enjoy. The turbo is fun to have when pushing the car but it is not something I would consider a "performance" or "sports" car. The style is probably one of the best out in the market today when comparing sedans. I receive compliments almost every week, especially after the car is detailed.
I really enjoy the car and given its a Lexus, I never have to worry about heavy maintenance bills or reliability issues.
The 2013 Lexus IS is ranked #4 in 2013 Luxury Small Cars by U.S. News & World Report. See the full review, prices, and listings for sale near you!
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is the "sticker price" for this vehicle, including optional equipment, when it was new. The price range for the 2013 Lexus IS is $ 14,200 - $ 21,787. The average selling price is $ 17,130. The data below is updated daily, based on used car inventory for sale on CARFAX.
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