The Lexus IS 300 For 2003 Has A Number Of New And Exciting Features, Including A First In Premium Automotive Audio.
215-hp Engine
ITS HEART HAS 24 VALVES, TWIN CAMS AND 215 HORSES. The IS 300 has no mercy for meeker sport sedans. The ferocious, yet utterly beautiful roar coming from under the hood lets you know the engine’s an awesome in-line 6.
Electronically Controlled Transmission With Intelligence (ECT-i)
SHIFT SO FAST YOUR HANDS NEVER LEAVE THE WHEEL. A feature pinched from Formula One designs, the E-shift gives you manual control of the automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Simply shift with your fingers, so you can keep both hands in the ideal position to surgically dissect an S-curve.
Variable Valve Timing With Intelligence (VVT-i)
TIMING IS EVERYTHING. Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) is the technological phenomenon that helps the engine operate at peak performance in virtually any driving situation. By continuously adjusting the valve opening for optimal power and fuel efficiency, the IS 300 is truly just in time.
High-Performance Body
AS INDIVIDUAL AS A FINGERPRINT. Designed with a taut, high-performance body, the IS 300 looks not only like no other Lexus-it looks like no other car. It's a completely new expression of driving, and one that doesn't get lost on the road of conformity.
17 x 7.0-in Alloy Wheels/Tires
STAND TALL IN THE CROWD. Standard 17 x 7.0-in alloy wheels with 215/45ZR17 tires not only enhance handling - they seriously enhance the car's sheer animal magnetism.
Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Airbags (SRS)
A VERY IMPORTANT FEATURE WE HOPE YOU NEVER NEED. In case of certain types of severe frontal or side collisions, the front seat-mounted side-impact airbags1 (SRS) deploy within the blink of an eye. Something we’d rather you don’t experience.
