Enhanced Specification For Lexus IS200/IS300 Range
Published: 20th April 2004
Black or beige leather upholstery and new-design 17-inch diameter 11-spoke alloy wheels are added to the already generous standard specification of both the IS200 SE and IS200 Sport models. Owners also have the option of factory-fit parking sensors that are neatly matched to the colour of the bumpers.
Where the Sport is concerned, driving pleasure is heightened with the introduction of a new short-throw gearlever for the six-speed manual transmission, allowing for quicker and more precise up and down shifts.
The IS300 saloon also benefits from new 17-inch 11-spoke alloy rims and all new-specification IS models are distinguishable by their new tinted rear light clusters.
Both IS200 and IS300 continue to use Lexus’s smooth and responsive straight six-cylinder engines, the 2.0-litre unit in the IS200 delivering 153bhp and the IS300’s 3.0-litre block producing 211bhp. Transmission options are a 6-speed manual or 4-speed ECT-i (Electronically Controlled Transmission – intelligent) automatic in the IS200 and a 5-speed ECT-i automatic for the IS300.
The new specification IS range is available to UK customers now. Prices will rise slightly, in line with the improved specification and a general increase of an average one per cent. New pricing details are given in the table below.
2004 Model Year IS200/IS300 prices
| Model | On The Road Price |
| IS200 | £18,850 |
| IS200 SE | £20,770 |
| IS200 Sport | £22,030 |
| IS300 | £27,040 |
| IS200 SportCross | £22,330 |
| IS300 SportCross | £28,790 |
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