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 One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Lexus IS 300
| 2001 Lexus IS 300 | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | I-6, Cast-iron block, aluminum head, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement, ci/cc | 183.6/2997 | | Horsepower @ rpm | 215 @ 5800 | | Torque @ rpm | 218 @ 3800 | | Transmission | 5-speed automatic | | Suspension, f/r | Upper & lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar/upper & lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, f/r | Vented disc/solid disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17x7.0, cast alum alloy | | Tires | 215/45ZR17 Bridgestone Potenza RE040 | | Traction control | Yes (optional) | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in | 105.1 | | Length, in | 176.6 | | Width, in | 67.7 | | Height, in | 54.9 | | Curb weight, lb | 3270 | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 10.1 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 17.5 | | TEST DATA | | 0-60 mph, sec | 7.4 | | 1/4-mile, sec/mph | 15.5 @ 90.0 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 113 | | Skidpad, g | 0.86 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 67.6 | | Total mileage | 11,316 | | Avg test mpg | 17.5 | | Problem areas | None | | Non-warr cost | $0 | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $30,500 | | Price as tested | $33,156 | | Current value, wholesale/retail | $27,410/$29,995 (Kelley Blue Book) | | Airbags | Dual front, front side | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 18/23 | | Range, city/hwy, miles | 315/402 | | Basic warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 6 years/70,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles | | Recalls | None |
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