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Summary
The Lexus IS 300 offers ride, handling, power, brakes, comfort and price comparable to the BMW 3 Series and other sports sedans. The IS 300 SportCross is an excellent concept with tremendous promise. If it had an available roof rack and either a manual gearbox or sportier programming of the auto/manual transmission, it would fulfill that promise. In both cases, we were particularly impressed with the braking and handling.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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IS 300 5-speed manual ($29,435); IS 300 automatic ($30,805); IS 300 SportCross ($30,805) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc 24-valve 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 frontal airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, three-point seatbelts for five seat positions with force-limiting pre-tensioners and height-adjustable anchors in front, 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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Vehicle Skid Control |
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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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Lexus IS 300 SportCross ($30,805) |
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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 headlamps, power door locks with multi-function in-key remote and automatic locking, 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, 60/40 split folding rear bench seat, rear window electric defogger, remote release for fuel door, Lexus premium AM/FM/cassette with in-dash six-disc CD changer and nine speakers, 17-inch five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Power & Alcantara Package ($1,105) includes leather/alcantara trim, 8-way driver and passenger power seats, two-position driver's-seat memory, power tilt and slide moonroof with sunshade, and programmable garage door opener; heated front seats ($440); limited-slip differential ($390) |
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Destination Charge:
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545 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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33285 |
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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33285 |
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Layout:
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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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177.0/67.9/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.9/58.1 |
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Turning circle:
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33.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.8/52.8/42.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.3/53.9/30.2 |
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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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215/45/R17 / 225/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.5 |
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