Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 25 HWY
Horsepower
215
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda L
Safety features are reliable and more than sufficient.
No problems. Extremely reliable. Safety of the vehicle is amazing. Performance is beyond comparison.
accountCircle Ben S
It's been incredibly reliable, comfortable, and fun to drive. Fun fact. It red lines at 147 mph in 5th gear.
I bought my lexus with 8000 miles on it. I now have 215,000 miles. It has been an AMAZING car. I drove it like a race car the first 10 years I had it and have had no issues with it. It's comfortable, it's fast, it's fun to drive. And 16 years later it actually still looks good. My next car will be a Lexus because I have been so happy with the one I currently have. I'll drive it until the wheels fall off.
accountCircle Mario F
The car with the supra engine
The main reason I even second looked on my car cause it catches your eyes easily. Its little compared to its huge engine. Straight six rear wheel drive so it basically can turn around on a dime. Came with the supreme Audio system and top of the suspension
accountCircle Victor V
2002 Lexus is300 sport package awesome!!
I love the performance and powerful engine build in this car. Driving and handling is great. Fuel economy is great too for a inline 6 cylinder. The interior is comfortable. Suede and leather interior. Never had any major problems with this car since I keep up with the maintenance. I love how its fully loaded sport package. Heating seats. Entertainment system with navigation. Can't go wrong with that.
accountCircle Sarah J
Lexus I S 300 Great Car!!
Great car , has a lot miles on it but drives awesome. Very trustworthy strong sold car. Will definitely get another on in future.
accountCircle Vonna F
This car has seen things you Couldn't even begin to imagine
For the most part the car is very easy to drive, although the acceleration is pretty sensitive. It is a durable car that has lasted us through a lot. I like that the seat is very customizable so I can get up higher and see the road
accountCircle Rome M
Lexus performs with speed and style.
My Lexus is very reliable and has been working great for over 250k miles. I have not had any major repairs on the car and it performs as well now as it did when I first purchased it. This car is extremely fast and hugs the road with excellent sharpness. I am a big fan of the Lexus brand and I love the luxury fell of the vehicle.
accountCircle Lilli M
Sporty, fast, and luxurious Lexus is 300.
It is a great car, it is very reliable, and has a sporty interior and exterior. It is roomy for its size and the truck is huge. I love that all the seats can fold down in case of hauling large boxes.

Lexus IS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn Manual Trans
215 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn Auto Trans
215 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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5dr Wgn Auto Trans
215 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Lexus IS Owner Reviews

4.89
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5 stars 89%
4 stars 11%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Victor V on March 22, 2021
2002 Lexus is300 sport package awesome!!
I love the performance and powerful engine build in this car. Driving and handling is great. Fuel economy is great too for a inline 6 cylinder. The interior is comfortable. Suede and leather interior. Never had any major problems with this car since I keep up with the maintenance. I love how its fully loaded sport package. Heating seats. Entertainment system with navigation. Can't go wrong with that.
accountCircle Mario F on January 12, 2021
The car with the supra engine
The main reason I even second looked on my car cause it catches your eyes easily. Its little compared to its huge engine. Straight six rear wheel drive so it basically can turn around on a dime. Came with the supreme Audio system and top of the suspension

Ranks #1 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 Lexus IS has an average owner rating of 4.89 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Lexus IS has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Luxury Small Cars.

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30 MPG
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25 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 lexus is300 battery group size?

Answer: The size of the battery on the 2002 Lexus IS300 is Group Size 24 with 700 CCA. The group size is determined by the make of the car, the model of the car and the size of the engine. The meaning of CCA is cold...

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety