2003 Lexus IS Specifications

4-Door Sedan Automatic Trans
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan Automatic Trans
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 18 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I6, 3.0L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn Auto Trans
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission-inc: Electronically Controlled Transmission w/intelligence (ECT-i), E-Shift

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3285
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 89.2
Second Head Room (in) 37.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.6
Second Hip Room (in) 53.9
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Second Leg Room (in) 30.2
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 55.5
Length, Overall (in) 176.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.3
Track Width, Front (in) 58.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 105.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 10.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 215 @ 5800
Displacement 3.0L/183
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 218 @ 3800
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.91
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.18
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.43
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.42
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.36
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.65 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.09 x - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P215/45ZR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/45ZR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P215/45ZR17
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS)
Front side curtain airbags (SRS)
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)
3-point seat belts in all seating positions w/front...
Child seat tether anchors in all passenger positions
Traction control
Energy-absorbing soft upper headliner & pillars
Energy-absorbing door & body construction
Collapsible steering column
Front/rear side-impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Daytime running lamps
First aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 70,000
Drivetrain Years 6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.9
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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