2008 Lexus IS Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

IS 250 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Leather seat trim

  • 10-way pwr front bucket seats w/pwr lumbar

  • Heated front seats

  • Rear bench seat w/trunk pass-through

  • Center console-inc

    front armrest, (1) front cupholder, (2) rear cupholders, storage box

  • 1-piece cut pile carpeting

  • Carpeted floor mats

  • Scuff plates w/white illumination

  • Manual tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/paddle shifters & audio/cruise controls

  • Optitron gauges-inc

    160-mph speedometer, 8000-rpm tachometer, fuel level, coolant temp

  • Warning lights-inc

    battery, oil level, seat belt, brake, airbags, engine, oil pressure, low fuel, tire slippage (w/TRAC)

  • Indicator lights-inc

    door ajar, TRAC off, headlamp on, high beam, cruise control, fog lamps on, scheduled maintenance

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Digital odometer w/(2) trip meters

  • Outside temp gauge

  • Digital clock

  • Pwr windows-inc

    auto-up/down, jam protection, retained accessory pwr

  • Pwr door locks-inc

    anti-lockout, speed-sensitive auto lock/unlock

  • Remote keyless entry-inc

    multi-function remote, lock, 2-stage unlock, trunk, panic feature, adjustable volume, rolling code

  • Illuminated trunk & fuel filler door release

  • Lexus personalized settings (LPS)

  • Remote keyless entry system-inc

    lock, two-stage unlock, trunk open, panic feature, volume-adjustable tone, rolling code

  • HomeLink programmable garage door opener

  • Vehicle theft-deterrent system w/engine immobilizer

  • Alarm system

  • Cruise control

  • AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc

    194-watt amplifier, (13) speakers, auxiliary audio input, automatic sound levelizer (ASL)

  • Rear glass-imprinted antenna w/FM diversity antenna

  • Shark fin satellite antenna

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc

    dust filter, pollen filter, speed & air flow indicators

  • HD rear window defogger w/timer

  • Cigarette lighter w/front ashtray

  • (1) cupholder behind shift lever

  • Coin holder

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Metallic-finish interior accents

  • Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass

  • Sound-absorbing sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors

  • (2) front/(2) rear assist grips

  • Lighting-inc

    door courtesy, glovebox, trunk, front/rear dome, LED map

  • Front seatback pockets

  • Retractable coat hooks

  • Exterior

  • One-piece color-keyed front/rear bumpers

  • Low grille w/color-keyed front airdam

  • Projector bulb headlamps w/headlamp off delay

  • Front fog lamps

  • Daytime running lights

  • LED lights-inc

    brake lights, tail lights

  • UV & infrared ray-reducing glass w/acoustic windshield glass

  • Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps

  • Variable intermittent wipers w/mist cycle

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.5L/152

  • Fuel System

    Direct Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    204 @ 6400

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    185 @ 4800

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

  • Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)

  • Driver & front passenger airbag (SRS), front passenger on/off switch

  • Front/rear side curtain airbags (SRS)

  • Front seat-mounted side airbag (SRS)

  • All-position 3-point seat belts

  • Front/rear outboard seat belts w/force-limiting pretensioners

  • Height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors

  • Emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all seating positions

  • Automatic locking retractor (ALR) for front/rear passenger seats

  • Child restraint seat (CRS) w/top tether anchor brackets, safety locks

  • Traction control (TRAC)

  • Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch

  • Collapsible steering column

  • Impact-dissipating soft upper headliner & pillars

  • Front/rear door side-impact beams

  • Front/rear crumple zones

  • Daytime running lights

  • First aid kit

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Electric Pwr

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    14.1

  • Turns, lock to lock

    2.96

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    35.5

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 2.5L DOHC 24-valve direct injection V6 engine-inc

    dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)

  • Keyless start

  • 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i), OD

  • All wheel drive

  • Traction control (TRAC)

  • Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch

  • Double wishbone front suspension-inc

    high-mount upper arms, coil springs

  • Multi-link rear suspension-inc

    high-mount upper arms, coil springs

  • Front/rear gas-filled shock absorbers

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P225/45VR17 all-season tires

  • 17\ x 8\ 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels

  • Temporary spare tire

  • Vehicle speed-sensitive electric pwr steering

  • Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

  • Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)

  • Stainless steel exhaust w/dual polished pipes

  • Tool kit

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Double Wishbone

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Multi-Link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.52

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.04

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.40

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.72

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.59

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.22

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    4.10

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Sub-Compact

  • Drivetrain

    All Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 6 Drivetrain Years / 70,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 6 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.65 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.45 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA