Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza (XE10) Sedan (1999-2005)

52% Neofiliac
Keywords: compact-executivedohcdouble-wishbonelexusmanual-transmissionrwdsedansupercharged

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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).

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 52% (not directly comparable across industries)
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

IS 200 6MTIS 200 ATIS 300 6MTIS 300 5MTIS 300 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity400 L / 14.1 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft440 L / 15.5 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.1 L / 7.5 qt7.1 L / 7.5 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity3.9 L / 4.1 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload460 kg / 1014 lbs460 kg / 1014 lbs445 kg / 981 lbs445 kg / 981 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscDiscVentilated discsDiscDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneDouble-wishboneTrailing armTrailing arm
Tire Size215/45 ZR17215/45 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1420 mm / 55.9 in1420 mm / 55.9 in1410 mm / 55.5 in1420 mm / 55.9 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length4400 mm / 173.2 in4400 mm / 173.2 in4400 mm / 173.2 in4400 mm / 173.2 in4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width1720 mm / 67.7 in1720 mm / 67.7 in1720 mm / 67.7 in1725 mm / 67.9 in1725 mm / 67.9 in
Track Width | Front1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Weight1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size17 in
Wheelbase2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec11.2 sec8.0 sec8.2 sec8.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec10.6 sec7.6 sec7.8 sec7.8 sec
Fuel Economy9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 12.9 L/100km / 18.2 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Engine1G-FE1G-FE2JZ-GE2JZ-GE2JZ-GE
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.5:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.3 cu-in / 1988.0 cc2.0 L / 121.3 cu-in / 1988.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2997.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2997.0 cc3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2997.0 cc
Engine | Power155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6200 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 6200 rpm210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5800 rpm214.0 hp / 159.6 kW @ 5800 rpm214.0 hp / 159.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output78.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in78.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in71.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque195 Nm / 143.8 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm195 Nm / 143.8 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm289 Nm / 213.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm288 Nm / 212.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm288 Nm / 212.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed4-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualManualAutomatic

Production

Availability1999 ~ 20051999 ~ 20052001 ~ 20052001 ~ 20052001 ~ 2005

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