1999-2005 Lexus IS review
Produced as a direct competitor to the luxury sport sedans of the leading European luxury marques, the IS was designed with a greater performance emphasis than typically seen on prior Japanese luxury vehicles.The IS 200/300 interior featured unique elements not typically found in other Lexus models. These included a chrome metal ball shifter, pop-up navigation screen, and chronograph-styled instrument panel (with mini gauges for temperature, fuel economy, and volts). The styling cues of the rear light clusters on the first generation Lexus IS were copied by a number of after-market accessory manufacturers for applications on other vehicles. This iconic style of one or more internal lamp units, covered with a clear (or tinted) perspex cover made popular by Lexus, became known in many circles as 'Lexus-style'.Model Range:
IS 200
IS 300