DRIVEN: Is The 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport AWD Promising More Than It Can Deliver?

For Halloween this year, I’m going as a ??2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport AWD. The new sedan looks fast and powerful, but the sporty costume makes promises its drivetrain can’t keep.

The all-wheel drive IS 250 F Sport that I tested had rakish styling and responsive handling, but its 2.5-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission trailed the power or fuel economy of competitors such as 2.0-liter turbocharged versions of the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS and BMW 328i.

knowitall1985 - 10/10/2013 3:46:35 PM

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looks matter more than anything......

enthusiastx11 - 10/10/2013 7:00:33 PM

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"It’s a fine costume, though. A bit more trick than treat, but Halloween is coming."

so if you think these looks are a fair trade-off for much slower acceleration, vastly less torque, a dated transmission, lower fuel economy, etc.--then this is your car!

knowitall1985 - 10/11/2013 6:48:19 PM

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Tell that to you girlfriend who is riding with me....LOL