The redesigned IS incorporates the new Lexus design philosophy, L-Finesse. This is made evident throughout the exterior, with such bold styling elements as a wide stance; high, muscular beltline; and an aggressive, wedge-shaped profile. The heart of the IS 350 is a potent 3.5-liter V6 that churns ou ...
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Calling it "one of the most advanced vehicles on Earth," Denny Clements, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager, unveiled the striking new 2006 Lexus GS at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. Though the general shape and quad headlamps tie the new Lexus GS to the outgo ...
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A 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine made 220 horsepower, driving an electronic 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment included dual airbags, antilock all-disc brakes, a power tilt/telescopic steering column, and CFC-free air conditioning with automatic temperature control.No change was ...
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Introduced in spring of 1993 as a late 93 model, this rear-wheel-drive 4-door sedan slipped right into the spot between the costly flagship Lexus LS 400 and the entry-level ES 300. A new 5-speed automatic transmission went into 1996 models--a first from Lexus. Other changes included new taillights a ...
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Safety took precedence among the 2001 changes. A new standard Vehicle Skid Control (antiskid) system modulated brakes and engine power to maintain stability in slippery conditions. A new Brake Assist feature applied full braking force in response to rapid brake-pedal movement. Also new were a three- ...
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Revised front/rear styling and more wood dashboard trim marked the 2000 models. New this year were rear child-seat anchors, electrochromic mirrors, a trunk pass-through lock, and automatic volume control for the sound system. The available drivers-seat memory now incorporated mirror settings, option ...
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For 1999, the ES 300s V6 gained 10 horsepower (to 210). Also, a newly designed automatic transmission had revised ratios and shift logic. Electronic traction control, formerly an option, now became standard.
Now the most popular model in the Lexus line, the 1995 ES 300 receives minor styling changes at both the front and rear. These include a new front air intake, standard fog lights, new brake/signal lights, and a shift in the position of the ES 300 badge from the below the taillight to the trunklid
3.0-liter dual-overhead-cam V6 engine, which developed 12 more horsepower than before (now 200). Four-speed automatic was again the only transmission. Dual airbags were standard. A new 3-point lap/shoulder belt replaced the former lap belt for the center rear position. Antilock braking was standard, ...
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RX 300 offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Standard on either version is 3.0-liter V6, automatic transmission, traction control, front side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system and emergency-stop brake assist feature. For 02 the optional DVD navig ...
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For 1998, the ES300 (four door) luxury sedan comes equipped with a 3.0 liter, 200hp, V6 engine. This model was redesigned in 1997. New additional featured enhancements, for this year, include next generation Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) front seat side airbags, new force limiting front seat b ...
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The 2003 Lexus IS 300 is available as either a 4-door sedan or a 4-door wagon called the SportCross. The sedan can be purchased with either manual or automatic transmission, while the SportCross wagon is available with automatic transmission.
the IS 300 will receive a standard 5-speed manual transmission. The SportCross, however, will only be available with a 5-speed automatic (an extra cost option on the IS 300 Sedan). All models feature traction control, anti-lock disc brakes, and dual front and side-impact airbags. Available options i ...
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The Lexus SC 400s 4.0-liter DOHC V8 engine delivers its 250 hp at 5600 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. It also blasts off from dead dig to 60 mph in an impressive 6.9 seconds.
For 2001, ES replaced its previous major option groups with six new ones, each with leather-trim interior in combination with various other popular extras. Newly standard was an in-trunk emergency release with glow-in-the-dark handle. A new model was waiting in the wings.
An SC 300, with inline 6-cylinder engine, joined in June 1992. Both had a 2+2 notchback body, but front-end styling differed slightly and the SC 300 had fewer standard features. The SC 300s 3.0-liter engine developed 225 horsepower, and came with 5-speed manual shift (automatic optional). Antilock a ...
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A 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine made 220 horsepower, driving an electronic 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment included dual airbags, antilock all-disc brakes, a power tilt/telescopic steering column, and CFC-free air conditioning with automatic temperature control.
The GS 300 four-door sedan is powered by a 3.0L 24-valve six-cylinder engine with 220 hp. A Leather Trim Package includes electronically heated front seats. Foam-rubber insulation inserts in the doors and roof assist in offering consumers a quieter ride. The exterior comes with standard features lik ...
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This rear-wheel-drive 4-door sedan slipped right into the spot between the costly flagship Lexus LS 400 and the entry-level ES 300. A 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine made 220 horsepower, driving an electronic 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment included dual airbags, antilock all-d ...
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The Lexus GS makes a statement from all angles. From the side, it presents a dramatically sloping nose, with the lower edge of the windshield pushed well forward. Its graceful roofline arches back to a stubby rear deck. A chrome strip surrounds the side windows and accents the shape of the glass. Th ...
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Now in the final year of its current design, Lexuss car-based SUV makes its sunroof standard instead of optional. RX 300 is built on the platform used by the 1997-2001 Lexus ES 300 and Toyota Camry sedan. Its model-year 2004 redesign will retain two rows of seats but bring new styling and a larger V ...
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Available with front-wheel drive or permanent all-wheel-drive, the new-wave four-door SUV was based partly on a passenger-car platform, but had a personality all its own. Exterior dimensions were similar to Jeeps Grand Cherokee, with a 7.5-inch ground clearance. Absence of low-range gearing marked L ...
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The Lexus GS makes a statement from all angles. From the side, it presents a dramatically sloping nose with a cab-forward placement of the lower edge of the windshield. A thin, graceful roofline arches back to a stubby rear deck. A chrome strip surrounds the side windows and accents the shape of the ...
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The Lexus SC Coupe returns with few revisions. Lexus continues to offer two models - SC 300 and SC 400. The SC coupes come fully equipped with luxury amenities such as power windows and locks, premium sound system with an in-dash CD changer, and Birds-eye maple wood interior trim. The SC 400 feature ...
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The GS sedans mark the middle range of the Lexus lineup. Joining the 6-cyl GS 300 for 2001 is the new V8 GS 430. It has a larger engine than the GS 400 it replaces. Both GS models get subtle styling changes and, as standard, new curtain side airbags, more wood interior trim, and electronic compass. ...
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The GS sedan begins this model year with a full list of standard features. Some of these features include daytime running lights, next-generation depowered air bags and a five-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission with intelligence (ECT-I). The transmission on the GS 400 features ma ...
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The 1996 Lexus sedan is available in three models: ES 300, GS 300 and LS 400. All Lexus sedans feature dual air bags, side door impact beams, anti-lock brakes and a theft deterrent system. Interior features include walnut trim, cruise control, automatic climate control and power seats. Power mirrors ...
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Launched in June 1991, this premium rear-drive 2-door coupe from Toyotas luxury division carried a 4.0-liter V8 and 4-speed automatic transmission. An SC 300, with inline 6-cylinder engine, joined in June 1992. Both had a 2+2 notchback body, but front-end styling differed slightly and the SC 300 had ...
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The 1997 Lexus Coupe is available in two models - SC300 and SC400. New features include a redesigned front bumper with integrated fog lights, rocker panels and a new wing-type rear spoiler with integral brake lights. A trip computer is added to both models with outside temperature readings, driving ...
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