Lexus IS 2005 250

Lexus IS 2005 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Lexus IS 2005 250 has been produced from November, 2005 to January, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 208 horsepower on 6400 rpm and torque 252 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available.
More engine specs 
This Lexus IS 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-20, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.2 litres.

Lexus IS 2005 250 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Lexus IS 2005 250 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Lexus IS 2005 250 fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.

Lexus IS safety

During safety testing Lexus IS has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Lexus IS is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Lexus IS got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Lexus IS version with manual gearbox (Lexus IS 2005 2.5 250 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 8.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km.
Lexus IS 2.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Lexus IS 2005

Lexus IS 2005 250 technical data

Model: Lexus IS 250
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. November ... 2009. January 
Engine: 2500 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 214 g/km
Power: 208 HP ON 6400 RPM Torque: 252 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 (combined) 12.7 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.58m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 378 litres
Trunk max capacity: 368 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2045 kg

Lexus IS 2005 250 engine 4GR-FSE

Engine displacement 2499 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 300,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus IS 2005 250 oil type 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 9.1 litres (9.6 quarts)
Power 205 - 215 HP ON 6400 RPM
Torque 243 - 260 NM ON 4800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 17 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2006 onwards.

Engine also used on Lexus GS

All Lexus IS sedan [2005 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Lexus IS 2005 2.2 220d Nov 2005 — Jan 2009 2.2 Diesel 177 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2005 2.5 250 Nov 2005 — Jan 2009 2.5 Petrol 208 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2005 2.5 250 Nov 2005 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.5 Petrol 208 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2005 2.5 250 AWD 2.5 Petrol 208 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Lexus IS 2005 3.5 350

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

3.5 Petrol 310 HP - Automatic (6) Rear wheel
Lexus IS 2005 reviews
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