is300h spec levels

ste42 · August 21, 2021

which model in the is300 range is the highest spec

dublet · August 21, 2021

I found this confusing when I was researching my purchase. As far as I understand it, there isn't necessarily a highest spec per se, as some spec levels have things others don't. For instance Premier and Advance have some features that F-Sport doesn't, and vice versa. All I could tell is that SE was definitely the lowest spec. But then to make matters more complicated, even the base spec can have optional features that don't come standard with the highest levels. 😖

I nearly went with an IS300h Advance as it comes with adaptive cruise control and cooling seats as standard, but it kind of depends on what you want.

Actually, come to mind, the Takumi is the highest spec level, but they're so hard to find that they never popped up in my searches.

To make matters worse, some features become standard after a face lift.

You may find this article somewhat helpful: https://mag.lexus.co.uk/lexus-is-review/

royoftherovers · August 21, 2021

"I nearly went with an IS300h Advance as it comes with adaptive cruise control and cooling seats as standard, but it kind of depends on what you want."

This hits the nail on the head.

MartinH · August 21, 2021

3 hours ago, dublet said:

You may find this article somewhat helpful: https://mag.lexus.co.uk/lexus-is-review/

Interesting, looking back, how Lexus LED with the two-litre turbo engine rather than the hybrid. It was a flop, and ran for what — two model-years? It certainly made no inroads on the BMW 3-Series.

Alan305 · August 21, 2021

1 hour ago, MartinH said:

Interesting, looking back, how Lexus led with the two-litre turbo engine rather than the hybrid. It was a flop, and ran for what — two model-years? It certainly made no inroads on the BMW 3-Series.

I suggest Lexus dealers win over BMW dealers every time. During our 4 years with my wife's 3 series the dealers were dire, when it was replaced with an IS there was no going back. When my LS430 had a gearbox recall they dropped a car, collected the LS and came back with chocolates and flowers. All BMW dealers did was not complete the requested work.

Mincey · August 21, 2021

20 minutes ago, Alan305 said:

When my LS430 had a gearbox recall they dropped a car, collected the LS and came back with chocolates and flowers.

I'm looking forward to seeing if I get a prezzie when I take my IS in for the fuel pump recall. As it isn't as posh as an LS, I'm not expecting chocolates and flowers though. As I'm having to burn up what was an almost full tank of petrol in preparation there should be something. I'd be happy with a four pack of cider and/or a Double Sausage and Egg McMuffin. I have simple tastes.

MartinH · August 21, 2021

1 hour ago, Alan305 said:

All BMW dealers did was not complete the requested work.

Perhaps they became...victim of their own success? 🤔

Kiefels · August 23, 2021

On 8/21/2021 at 10:17 AM, ste42 said:

which model in the is300 range is the highest spec

I spent an aweful long time working that out.

I assumed the Premier was highest but as already pointed out and as I found out myself. Some options were only available on certain models, so it all depends on what you consider "High Spec"

Takumi Basic Equipment

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS
Alarm
Alloy wheels
CD
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Front electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated mirrors
Isofix child seat anchor points
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Rear electric windows
Traction control

Takumi Standard Equipment (14)

CD Multichanger
DVD
Electric driver`s seat
Electric passenger`s seat
Electric sunroof
Folding rear seats
Heated seats
Leather seat trim
Lumbar support
Parking sensors
Sat Nav
Side airbags
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment

There were no optional extras for the Takumi.

Premier Basic equipment (15)

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS
Alarm
Alloy wheels
CD
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Front electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated mirrors
Isofix child seat anchor points
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Rear electric windows
Traction control

Premier Standard Equipment (15)

Audio remote
DVD
Electric driver`s seat
Electric passenger`s seat
Folding rear seats
Heated seats
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Lumbar support
Parking sensors
Remote locking
Sat Nav
Side airbags
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment

Premier Optional Equipment (5)

CD Multichanger
Cruise control
Electric sunroof
Front fog lights
Space saver spare wheel

F-Sport Basic equipment (15)

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS
Alarm
Alloy wheels
CD
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Front electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated mirrors
Isofix child seat anchor points
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Rear electric windows
Traction control

F-Sport Standard Equipment (8)

Electric driver`s seat
Electric passenger`s seat
Folding rear seats
Heated seats
Lumbar support
Parking sensors
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment

F-Sport Optional Equipment (13)

Audio remote
CD Multichanger
Cruise control
DVD
Electric sunroof
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Partial leather seat trim
Remote locking
Sat Nav
Side airbags
Space saver spare wheel
Sports seats

Advance

Basic equipment (15)

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS
Alarm
Alloy wheels
CD
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Front electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated mirrors
Isofix child seat anchor points
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Rear electric windows
Traction control

Advance Standard Equipment (14)

Audio remote
Electric driver`s seat
Electric passenger`s seat
Folding rear seats
Heated seats
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Lumbar support
Parking sensors
Remote locking
Sat Nav
Side airbags
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment

Advance Optional Equipment (3)

Cruise control
DVD
Front fog lights

ste42 · August 23, 2021

how can you tell if the mark levinnson stereo is fitted does it actually say it on it

dublet · August 23, 2021

7 minutes ago, ste42 said:

how can you tell if the mark levinnson stereo is fitted does it actually say it on it

There's the logo on the bit of plastic in front of the gear lever:

ste42 · August 23, 2021

1 minute ago, dublet said:

There's the logo on the bit of plastic in front of the gear lever:

https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/05/MarkLevinson.jpg

wont let me view that link

dublet · August 23, 2021

1 minute ago, ste42 said:

wont let me view that link

Swapped pics.

Before you actually go and search for it, listen to the "Standard" audio. IMO it's still good.

Kiefels · August 24, 2021

22 hours ago, dublet said:

Swapped pics.

Before you actually go and search for it, listen to the "Standard" audio. IMO it's still good.

I concur with Dublet here. I hoped for a Mark Levinson system when I originally was speccing up my IS (Had one in my old 220D and it sounded great) but I took a NONE ML system for a test drive and was suitably impressed. So I bought the whole car. 😄

ste42 · August 24, 2021

has this model been a target for the cat theft scum or has it been left alone

dublet · August 24, 2021

Supposedly all hybrids are targetted more often, with the Prius (due to how many there are) and SUVs like the Lexus RX most targetted.

If it is a particular concern to you, you could have a device like a CatLoc fitted. They don't do a kit for the IS300h, but you can get a universal CatLoc and presumably a competent mechanic could fit one. A CatClamp is an alternative.

HOWEVER, a fly in the ointment. The IS300h has the cat in the engine bay. Thieves don't know this, and will cut out something that isn't a cat. Still leaving you with a damaged vehicle.

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