In 2003 Lexus released the IS300 Sportcross to the car-buying market. The IS300 came in two configurations: Base and Sportcross. The Sportcross configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 25 highway miles and 18 city. The IS300 competes in the Wagon market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

Lexus IS300 Engine Specs

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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

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 dimensions of the IS300 Sportcross 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 listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $29,435, with an invoice cost of $25,901. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Wagon.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 IS300 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.50 gallons.

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

We Think...

The 2003 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..

Tags: 4-Door, Lexus IS300, Sportcross, United States market, Wagon

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