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Lexus IS / Toyota Altezza SportCross (XE10)

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Product Overview

Lexus IS SportCross (chassis code XE10) is a compact executive station wagon in production from 2001 to 2005. It was available with two inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 and 3.0 liters.
One of the last of the greats from 1990s Japan, the IS SportCross was available with the legendary 2JZ-GE engine, though 6-speed manual transmission with this engine had limited availability. The 5-speed automatic was another legend, the Aisin A650E, which is exceptionally durable and smooth.
As usual for the time, the IS SportCross is RWD only. It used double-wishbone suspensions all around. This provides the good cornering performance and durability, though multi-link tends to be more tunable.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 68%
Pros
  • Wonderful 2JZ engine
  • Great 6-speed manual transmission
  • Legendary A650E automatic transmission
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
  • Sporty and clean styling
Cons
  • Not very fast in stock form

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Specifications

200300300 AT

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