The 2001 Lexus IS 300 is a rear-wheel-drive sports sedan known for its powerful 215-horsepower 3.0-liter inline-six engine that is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and has sharp styling. It features a chronograph-style instrument cluster and was designed to be a more driver-focused and "athletic" alternative to other Lexus models. The Lexus IS 300 arrived in the US as a 2001 model year, with its initial debut in showrooms in July 2000. Not bad for a car from the late 90s early 2000s.