Lexus IS200

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The IS was originally sold as the Toyota Altezza in Japan until the introduction of the second generation Lexus IS design. The Lexus IS series entry-level luxury cars/compact executive cars made by Toyota have been steady sellers, mainly in the UK and Europe. The IS competes with the BMW 3 Series and similar sports saloons. The first generation was launched in Japan in 1998 as the Toyota Altezza and as the Lexus IS200 in Europe in 1999 and as the IS300 in the US in 2000.


Its a smart 2.0L executive car with a straight-six cylinder engine and a reputation for a very nice drive. Owners describe superb weight distribution, handling and performance.

The IS 200/300 interior featured special elements unique to this Lexus range including a chrome metal ball shifter, pop-up navigation screen, and chronograph-styled instrument panel. The styling of the rear light clusters have been much applauded and imitated on similar models.
The IS200s 153bhp engine is well known to provide a creamy drive. Other features include superb build quality, sophisticated interior and equipment levels including airbags, multi-CD stereo, six-cylinder engine, six-speed manual gearbox, climate control, electric windows, electric folding mirrors.
Lexus IS insurance groups start at group 12 and rise to group 14.

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  Lexus IS200 Sport Family Cars 2
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  Lexus IS200 2.0 24v Family Cars 5
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  Lexus IS200 2.0 24v 4dr Family Cars 1
4 stars
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  Lexus IS200 2.0 24v SE 4dr Family Cars 0
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  Lexus IS200 2.0 24v Sport 4dr Sports Cars 25
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  Lexus IS200 2.0 SE Executive Cars 2
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  • dj lexus 20th May 2009

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    i,ve had my lexus is200 sports for 6rys now and never had any major problems i would not part with it even if i won the lottery the best money spent on a car ever ,

  • paxo47 4th Feb 2009

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    This Lexus is one of the nicest and most responsive feeling drives I have ever had, it looks great and is less common than a BMW, don't buy this car if you are concerned about fuel economy cause its not the best ( I didn't care ), a few more horse power would be nice as it only has 153, another 10 - ...

  • Guest 23rd Jan 2009

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    Apparently the Lexus IS300 has that little edge over the Lexus IS200. However, with speed laws how they we cannot put our foot to the metal to much. I have looked into a turbo for this but there is to much to upgrade, but I am very happy overall with the car.

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  • Guest 2nd Mar 2008

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    I have had my is for a year now nearly lost it a couple of times, but I would not change her for the world.

  • JAZE1 18th Feb 2008

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    Overall very impressed prefer my IS200 Sport compared to my previous A6 / A3/323 SE!
    I do wonder if everyone feels like they're losing the back end in the wet ?
    I have seen other comments on the low gears ...but still it's highly recommend!