The 2005 IS300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the IS300 which include Base and Sportcross. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Engine Performance

The IS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The IS300 has 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.

IS300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the IS300 Base are 67.90 inches wide by 176.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $29,735 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,165. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 IS300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.50 gallons.

The 2005 IS300 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Lexus IS300 Base sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a IS300.

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

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