Lexus IS Sport Cross (01-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2001

This is an 'I've got an active lifestyle' estate which means a fair bit of the potential practicality has been sacrificed to ensure that you look good when you load you mountain bike into the back; all models come with more standard kit than rivals offer.

3.5 out of 5

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£2,157 - £4,704

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Durable and as fun to drive as the saloon

Not as practical as 'traditional' estates

Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"Sportcross has always had two engine choices: a 2.0 24-valve VVT-i engine and a 3.0 since its launch..."
Handling

3.5 out of 5
"As a rival for the 3-Series Touring the IS Sportcross does rather well. Like the BMW (long touted as..."

Comfort

Comfort

2.5 out of 5
"Two adults in the back will be happier than three, because of the transmission tunnel, but three..."
Practicality

3 out of 5
"The eye-catching Sportcross has a smaller load area than a traditional medium estate but still has a..."
Equipment

4.5 out of 5
"Equipment levels are very generous - all but the base model get leather, a six speed box is..."
Behind the wheel

3 out of 5
"The Lexus stylists didn't hold back when they designed the interior. It's a question of taste: some..."

Costs

Running costs

3 out of 5
"Depreciation levels remain impressively low, but there's no diesel option and both six cylinder..."
Green credentials

1.5 out of 5
"IS performs badly on the eco front. With an average of 249 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"There's no Euro NCAP crash test rating, but IS a solid and fairly modern design. All models have..."
Reliability

5 out of 5
"Performs very well in reliability surveys - probably the best in its class."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"You'll struggle to get a deal out of a Lexus garage, but you will be treated like royalty and..."
Buying used

3 out of 5
"It will be an expensive used buy, but should be perfect, fastidiously maintained and offer peace of..."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"Shouldn't be difficult to sell but easier with full service history. Buyers also like options like..."