Segment: Small
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Lexus rocked the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class thrones when it introduced the IS Series in 1998, and then, in 2000, it tried to do the same with their station wagon siblings.
Unlike its main rivals, Lexus named the five-door version "Sport Cross" since it was halfway between a hatchback and a station wagon. Still, it provided more trunk than its three-box sedan version, but it traded some space for the overall look.
From the outside, the IS Sport Cross featured the same front fascia as the four-door version. The big difference was on the sides and rear, where the carmaker extended the roof behind the C-pillars and placed an additional side window. At the back, the IS 200 Sport Cross featured a tailgate enhanced by a roof spoiler mounted on the upper side of the windscreen.
Inside, the Sport Cross featured the same chronograph-style instrument panel as its four-door sibling. The speedometer in the middle shared the same dial with the gauges for the ammeter, coolant temperature, and a fuel-efficiency indicator. In the back, the carmaker installed a 60/40 split-folding rear bench. The trunk provided 340 liters (12 cu-ft) of space with all the seats in place and up to 620 liters (21.9 cu-ft) with the bench' seatback folded. To allow longer items, such as skis or snowboards, the carmaker installed a flat-folding front passenger seat, extending the loading length.
Under the hood, Lexus provided the Sport Cross exclusively with a 3.0-liter engine. Lexus offered the vehicle a rear-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive system. The former version was available with a five-speed automatic, while the latter came fitted with a four-speed.
ENGINE SPECS - 200 6MT RWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 6200 RPM 155 HP @ 6200 RPM 153 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 195 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3097.5 lbs (1405 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.29 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.15 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 5AT RWD (214 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2997 cm3 |
Power: | 157 KW @ 5800 RPM 213 HP @ 5800 RPM 211 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 212 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 288 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 265 g/km |