Engine: 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6

Engine Options: 215-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve Inline-6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic with E-shift

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic with E-shift; 5-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, three-point seatbelts for five seat positions with force-limiting pre-tensioners and height-adjustable anchors in front, anti-lock brake system, disc brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD), all-speed traction control (TRAC), child restraint seat anchor brackets, first aid kit

Optional Safety Equipment: Vehicle Skid Control

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Iwate, Japan

Model Tested: Lexus IS 300 SportCross ($30,805)

Standard Equipment: automatic climate system, dust/pollen interior air filter, engine speed-sensing power steering, xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps, power door locks with multi-function in-key remote and automatic locking, power windows with express up/down for driver, power mirrors, manual tilt steering wheel, analog instruments with tachometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift controls, front bucket seats with eight-way power controls, front floor console, 60/40 split folding rear bench seat, rear window electric defogger, remote release for fuel door, Lexus premium AM/FM/cassette with in-dash six-disc CD changer and nine speakers, 17-inch five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels

Options as Tested: Power & Alcantara Package ($1,105) includes leather/alcantara trim, 8-way driver and passenger power seats, two-position driver's-seat memory, power tilt and slide moonroof with sunshade, and programmable garage door opener; heated front seats ($440)

Destination Charge: 545

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 215 @ 5800

Torque: 218 @ 3800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 105.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 177.0/67.9/56.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.9/58.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 33.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.8/52.8/42.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.3/53.9/30.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 21.8 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches

Curb Weight: 3410 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 215/45/R17 / 225/45R17 rear

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Gallons