Overview & Reviews

Once a goal is set, Lexus is not a company to dillydally. Witness the 2002 IS 300. After just one year on the fiercely contested entry-level luxury sport sedan battlefield, Lexus has quickly moved to address the IS 300's short list of faults. A five-speed manual transmission is available, and it comes packaged with a sportier suspension than what is offered on the "regular" IS 300. The luxury side of the equation has also been upped. A navigation system and an all-leather interior are optional this year, and the rearview and driver-side mirrors are auto-dimming. Safety is also enhanced with the addition of head-protecting side curtain airbags (in addition to the regular side airbags), a BrakeAssist function and a stability control system. And for all of those golden retrievers out there tired of riding around in numbing RX 300s, take notice that Lexus has expanded the IS 300's lineup with a wagon version.

• Outstanding driving dynamics, slick interior decor, competitive pricing.

• Small rear seat and trunk, not much storage space, styling more suited to baggy-panted masses.

User Reviews:

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  IS 300 - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By ISC - May 13 - 10:00 am

  not for grown adults, too tight in the back, small trunk space is very inconvenient

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  IS 300 - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By rijofla - May 13 - 10:00 am

  reliability is a plus, i am not too much sold on the looks but it is alright

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  IS 300 - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By emanski - May 13 - 10:00 am

  what would you say to a 30k car that needs a manual prop for the hood and drives like a honda?

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  IS - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By stacio - May 13 - 10:00 am

  for those that like tacky sporty looks will definitely find this ride very appealing and nice

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  nice car - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Prefect - May 13 - 10:00 am

  good pick up, tight interior, immature design, good handling, more horse power would be nice too!

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  Civic IS - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Kasugai - May 13 - 10:00 am

  my car looks like all the Hondas with altezza tail lamps, I dont feel special any more damn

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  my IS - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By BikesEtc - May 13 - 10:00 am

  disappointing...the looks of the car grew real tired in a matter of months, shouldve gotten the Xterra