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LEXUS IS / GENERATION GUIDE

First generation · XE10

1999–2005 UK / Altezza from 1998 in Japan

Lexus IS First generation · XE10
Manufacturer photograph: Lexus / Toyota. Model reference, not a stock listing.

IS 200 · IS 300 · SportCross

The first IS introduced the compact Lexus sports saloon. Japan’s Toyota Altezza belongs to this family, but its RS200 four-cylinder and AS200 six-cylinder identities must be checked separately. SportCross added an estate body.

Generation / phase
First generation · XE10 · 1999–2005 UK / Altezza from 1998 in Japan
Engine context
2.0 / 3.0 straight-six petrol in UK Lexus models
Drive context
Rear
Transmission context
Manual / automatic by engine and market

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