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.