Lexus’ idea of upsetting the applecart was to place the IS200 directly against the BMW 3 Series – and today, it’s approaching modern classic status. Here’s what to look out for While BMW was ...

Launched in 1999, when most of its competitors had switched to front-wheel-drive for cars of the IS200's size, the little Lexus broke with tradition and used a rear-drive layout. That move was not ...

You can't blame any manufacturer for looking at the sales success of BMW's 3-Series over the years and fancying a slice of the action. Having invented the concept of a compact luxury car in the 1970s ...

Time to talk sensors. Obscenity laws prevent Shed from airing his view on these infernal (and usually lying) electronic grass-up merchants of doom. His own ancient Golf has just had various constantly ...

Stuart McCullough, director of Lexus Europe, said: 'The IS200 SportCross opens the doors to a group of customers shopping for a 2.0-litre premium segment car with increased flexibility.' He then ...

The Lexus IS 2002 is currently available from $5,060 for the IS IS200 up to $9,020 for the IS IS200 Caliente. Wheel size for the 2002 Lexus IS 200 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in ...