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Lexus IS Saloon (1999-2005) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £18,435 - £31,000 |
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| Used prices | £643 - £3,835 |
| Road tax cost | £345 - £415 |
| Insurance group | 25 - 33 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 400 - 447 miles |
| Number of doors | 4 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
PROS
Well built, well priced, fun to drive.
CONS
Overstyled cabin - some might say tacky.
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Overview
If you fit into Lexus’ buyer profile for the IS, you’re probably young, affluent and style-conscious. But that was before ex-Rover-driving, sports-casual-wearing Alan Partridge decided to buy one. Image apart, the average buyer opts for IS for its proven reliability and generous equipment. The range was expanded in September 2001 with the addition of the three-litre powerplant and the Sportcross ‘lifestyle estate’ bodystyle.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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