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Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10)

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Product Overview

Lexus IS (chassis code XE10) is a compact executive sedan in production from 1999 to 2005. It was available with a range of inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.

The original Lexus IS is RWD-only and has a rather advanced chassis and suspension setup for its class. Paired to the superb 2JZ-GE engine, this provided one of the most enjoyable mid-size sedans of the day.

At the same time, one must not overlook the fact that the XE10 Lexus IS was not very well appointed. Its interior quality is notably worse than those found in its German counterparts of the period (notably E46 3 Series and W203 C-class).

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 52%

Pros

Superb chassis and suspension setup with double-wishbones all-around
Wonderful I6 engines, including 2JZ-GE
Very easy to DIY
Great reliability

Cons

Interior fit and finish unimpressive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

IS 200 6MT

IS 200 AT

IS 300 6MT

IS 300 5MT

IS 300 AT

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