Engine and transmission
3.0 litre engine
VVT-i – Variable Valve Timing – intelligent (electronically controlled)
ETCS-i – Electronic Throttle Control System – intelligent: advanced computerised engine management system
5-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT-i) with intelligent computer control
AI shift system
Dual stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converters
Cylinders/valves in line 6/24
Capacity 2997 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Stroke/bore 86.0 x 86.0 mm
Maximum output 211 bhp (157 kW) @ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque 212 lb/ft (288 Nm) @ 3800 rpm
Performance
Maximum speed 143 mph
Acceleration 0-62 8.4 sec
(0–100 km/h)
Fuel consumption
Urban 17.5 mpg
Extra-urban 33.6 mpg
Combined 25.2 mpg
CO2 emissions 265 g/km
Dimensions
Length 4505 mm
Width 1725 mm
Height 1430 mm
Wheel base 2670 mm
Fuel tank capacity 70 litres
Luggage compartment capacity 343 – 1046 litres (VDA)
Gross vehicle weight
Front 940 kg
Rear 1050 kg
Total 1990 kg
Maximum permissible axle capacity
Front 1055 kg
Rear 1090 kg
Kerb weight
Minimum 1540 kg
Maximum 1615 kg
Tyres and wheels
Wheel size Front: 7.0JJ x 17"
Rear: 7.5JJ x 17"
Tyre size Front: 215/45ZR17
Rear: 225/45ZR17
Towing capacity
With brake 1200 kg
Without brake 450 kg
Chassis and body
Rigid-high tensile steel cabin cage
Extensive anti-corrosion protection
Super-high quality finish featuring multi-layer paint treatment
Suspension
Front Double wishbone
Rear Double wishbone
Brakes
Front Ventilated disc
Rear Solid disc
Safety
Driver and front passenger airbags
Front seats side airbag system, with curtain shield front airbags
Seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Traction Control (TRC)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BAS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Limited slip rear differential
Auto levelling headlamps
Photochromic rear view mirrors (automatic anti-glare)
Rear window wiper
Interior
Climate control air conditioning
Electric windows with anti-jam protection and one-touch auto up/down feature on driver’s side
Cruise control
Front armrest
Metallic gear shift knob
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
Drink holders front and rear
Chronograph style instrument meter design
Leather seat trim
Electrically multi-adjustable heated front seats
Speed-sensitive power assisted steering
Two tone steering wheel with E-shift controls
Sports pedals
Stainless steel scuff plates
Forward folding front passenger seat
60/40 split folding rear seats
Optional DVD-based Lexus Navigator System
Audio
9-speaker stereo hi-fi system with 3-wave-band RDS radio with 18 pre-set channels and Dolby cassette
In-dash single slot 6 disc CD autochanger
Exterior
17 inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
Headlamp washers
Halogen HID headlamp
Front fog lamps
Immobiliser
Double locking
Rear spoiler
Stainless steel exhaust pipe finisher