The Lexus IS is a convertible , sedan offered in IS F 4dr Sdn , IS 250 4dr Sport Sdn Man RWD , IS 250 4dr Sport Sdn Auto RWD , IS 250 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD , IS 350 4dr Sdn RWD , IS 350 4dr Sdn AWD , IS 250C 2dr Conv Man , IS 250C 2dr Conv Auto and IS 350C 2dr Conv . The powertrains include 2.5-liter V6 (204 hp) , 3.5-liter V6 (306 hp) and 5.0-liter V8 (416 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic , 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The IS convertible 250 V6 uses Premium fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Audi A4 , Acura TSX and Infiniti G .
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