Verdict
B
BHP
153 bhp
0–60
9.5 s
Top speed
134 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$6,400
Strengths
- Smooth 1G-FE straight-six
- Rear-drive
- Cabin a step ahead of 3 Series E46
Weaknesses
- Slow vs spec
- Cabin small
- Body rust
Notable tech
- XE10 platform
- 2.0 1G-FE petrol (IS200) or 3.0 2JZ-GE (IS300)
- RWD
- 6MT manual or 5AT auto
- SportCross estate variant
Common issues
- Rear arch rust
- SatNav DVD drive
- Front control arm bushes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 IS200
BHP153
Torque195 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
3.0 IS300
BHP213
Torque294 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT