The Lexus IS300 Sportcross for 2002
The IS300 Sportcross 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Wagon arena.
The IS300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle 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 Wagon.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 IS300 is a SFI 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 IS300 Sportcross received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2002 model year was telling year for the Lexus IS300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sportcross version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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Performance Header Lexus IS300 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 |  |
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US $139.95 | 2h 12m |
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1 LEXUS IS300 42603 53030 CENTER WHEEL CAP SILVER OEM 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 | |
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US $22.06 | 13m |
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23 LEXUS IS300 42603 53030 CENTER WHEEL CAP SILVER OEM 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 | |
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US $15.00 | 1h 42m |
Tags: 4-Door, Lexus IS300, Sportcross, United States market, Wagon