The Lexus IS300 Sportcross for 2005
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 $29,735 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,165. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Wagon.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 IS300 is a traditional MPI, 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 2005 IS300 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a wagon car.
We Think...
The 2004 model began the promise of the Lexus IS300. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the IS300 Sportcross will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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OEM Roof ANTENNA Lexus IS300 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 |  |
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US $11.00 | 2h 36m |
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01 05 LEXUS IS300 LOWERING SPRING SUSPENSION KIT 2 INCH DROP JDM 2001 2005 GREEN | |
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US $71.99 | 2h 47m |
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01 05 LEXUS IS300 LOWERING SPRING SUSPENSION KIT 2 INCH DROP JDM 2001 2005 BLUE | |
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US $71.99 | 2h 47m |
Tags: 4-Door, Lexus IS300, Sportcross, United States market, Wagon