Specifications on a 2002 Lexus IS 300 Coupe

The Lexus IS 300, introduced to the world in 1999 as an entry-level compact luxury car, was brought to the United States market for the 2001 model year. The 2002 Lexus IS 300 is the second model-year entry of the country's first generation of production and has two trims that are defined by its manual and automatic choices of transmissions.

Engines, Transmission and Fuel Economy

The 2002 Lexus IS 300 has a 3.0-liter, 215 horsepower inline six-cylinder engine with 218 feet-pounds of torque. Cars come with a 5-speed manual or automatic gearboxes with the overdrive feature. The 2002 Lexus IS has a gas tank capacity of 17.5 gallons and fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 25 mpg for highway driving.

Safety Features

Standard safety features of the 2002 Lexus IS 300 include power and child safety door locks, vehicle anti-theft system, anti-lock brakes and electronic braking assistance, traction control, first aid kit, trunk anti-trap device, keyless entry, and driver, passenger, front side and side head curtain airbags.

Interior Features

This Lexus' seating accommodates up to five people and has air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering wheel with leather covering and mounted controls, trip computer and AM/FM stereo with a 6-CD changer. The luxury vehicle also has power windows and leather seats that either come in black or ivory.

Exterior Features

The 2002 Lexus IS 300 comes in only one body style: a four-door sedan. The wheels are 17-inch alloys, with a full-size spare tire included. Other exterior features include HID lights that automatically turn on when driving in the daytime, fog lights and heated power-adjustable side mirrors. Car colors are Absolutely Red, Black Onyx, Cibola Gold Metallic, Crystal White, Electric Green Mica, Graphite Gray Pearl, Intensa Blue Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic and Solar Yellow.

Price

The 2002 Lexus IS 300 had an original Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price or MSRP of $29,435 for those with manual transmissions, and $30,805 for those with automatic transmissions. A 2002 Lexus IS in good condition can be purchased within the $10,000 to $12,000 price range as of 2010.