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Summary
The IS 300 sedan offers a viable alternative to the BMW 3 Series, equaling or bettering the German benchmark vehicle in ride, handling, power, brakes, comfort and price. That's a strong statement.The IS 300 SportCross is an excellent (if not original) concept with tremendous promise. If it had an available roofrack and either a manual gearbox or sportier programming of the manual automatic transmission, it would fulfill that promise.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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IS 300 ($30,805); IS 300 SportCross ($32,305); IS 300 5-speed ($29,435) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc inline-6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic with E-shift |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, three-point seatbelts for five seat positions with force-limiting pretensioners in front and height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors, anti-lock brake system, disc brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD), all-speed traction control (TRAC), child restraint seat anchor brackets, first aid kit |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Iwate, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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IS 300 SportCross ($32,305) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic climate system, dust/pollen interior air filter, engine speed-sensing power steering, xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, power door locks multi-function in-key remote, power windows with express up/down for driver, power mirrors, manual tilt steering wheel, analog instruments with tachometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift controls, front bucket seats with eight-way power controls, front floor console, rear bench seat with pass-through to trunk, rear window electric defogger, remote releases for trunk lid and fuel door, Lexus premium AM/FM/cassette with in-dash six-disc CD changer and eight speakers, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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moonroof ($500); heated front seats ($440); Leather/Ecsaine Package ($1845) includes leather/ecsaine trim, dual eight-way power seats, garage door opener; limited-slip differential ($390); Navigation system ($2000); cargo mat ($58) |
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Destination Charge:
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545 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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37538 |
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Layout:
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front engine, rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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215 @ 5800 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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218 @ 3800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic with E-shift |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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105.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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177.0/67.7/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.9/58.5 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.1/52.6/42.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.7/53.5/30.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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21.8 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.3 |
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Curb weight:
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3410 |
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Tires:
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P215/45/R17 front - P225/45R17 rear |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.5 |
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