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Lexus IS 300 SportCross

General information

ModelLexus IS 300 SportCross
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power204.00 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1325 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space5520 litres (1,458 gallons)
Cargo space617 litres (163 gallons)
Optional cargo space1050 litres (277 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1540 kg (3,395.1 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4510 mm (177.6 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity66.0 litres (17.44 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD30915
Service interval30,000 km
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