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2001 Lexus IS300 Comparisons Base Sedan

General Pricing

Resale Value $30,805.00 $31,025.00 $26,290.00
Destination $545.00 $480.00 $575.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 3.0L I6 2.3L V6 1.8L I4
Horsepower 215 @ 5800 RPM 210 @ 5300 RPM 170 @ 5900 RPM
Torque 218 @ 3800 RPM 210 @ 3500 RPM 166 @ 1950 RPM
Valves 4 4 5
Displacement (cc) 2999 2255 1781
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.4 X 3.4 3.2 X 2.9 3.2 X 3.4
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8:1 9.3:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 23 28 30
Highway (mpg) 23 28 30

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3269.5 3487.7 3240.8
Wheelbase (in.) 105.1 108.3 102.6
Length (in.) 176.6 191.6 176.7
Width (in.) 67.7 69.7 68.2
Height (in.) 54.9 54.9 55.8
Track Front (in.) 58.9 59.8 59.0
Track Rear (in.) 58.5 59.8 58.1
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 5 5
Front Headroom (in.) 39.1 37.9 38.2
Rear Headroom (in.) 37.7 36.5 36.9
Front Legroom (in.) 42.7 43.3 41.3
Rear Legroom (in.) 30.2 34.1 33.4
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 52.6 55.1 54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 53.5 54.2 53.4
Front Hip Room (in.) N/A N/A 56.3
Rear Hip Room (in.) N/A N/A 55.2

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 89.2 91.0 87.9

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension wishbone multi-link multi-link
Rear Suspension wishbone multi-link wishbone
Tires 215/45R17 215/50R17 205/60R15

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive rear wheel drive front wheel drive 4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A N/A N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio N/A N/A N/A
Cassette Player Yes Yes Yes
CD Player N/A Yes Yes
CD Changer Yes N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control Std. Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column N/A N/A N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat N/A Yes Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A Std. N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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