The restyled IS300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The IS300 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The IS300 is 176.60 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 55.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $29,435 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,901. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 IS300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2003 IS300 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Lexus IS300

The 2003 model year was very successful for the Lexus IS300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS300, Sedan, United States market

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