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Check out the Super Sedan Sports Car Toyota Altezza

by Masashi S. JDM Enthusiast

The Toyota Altezza is an entry-level sports car also referred to as the Lexus IS which was first introduced in 1998. It was under the plate name Altezza and produced for only one generation from 1998 until 2005 while the second generation is known as Lexus from 2005 – 2008. It is a car designed with luxury, class, and speed that can rival the other entry-level sports cars. In earlier years, it was available in a four-door sedan and 5-door station wagon with a rear-wheel / all-wheel-drive layout. 

Engine and Fuel Consumption

The first generation of Toyota Altezza is equipped with a 2.0L 1G-FE six-cylinder with a power of 153 hp, mated to 4-speed automatic and 2.0L 3S-GE four-cylinder with a power of 207 hp, mated with either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The Altezza RS200 is mated to a 5-speed automatic, while the model AS200 sedan is available with a 6-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission. 

The Altezza IS300 was the only US version equipped with a 3.0L 2JZ-GE six-cylinder engine that generates power of 217hp and is paired to a 5-speed manual, while the Altezza Gita sport cross wagon is also mated to a 5-speed automatic. The average fuel consumption for 2.0L 1G-FE is 11.6 km/L, and for 2.0L 3S-GE is 11.0 km/L.


Features and Functions


The Altezza leaves a lasting impression on whoever rides it with a feeling like you’ve driven your dream sports car. It has a smart-looking design and sleek exterior with unibody chassis to make the car well-lit for cost reduction, an elegant interior, and cutting-edge technology as features. It comes with standard features including a USB port, moonroof, satellite navigation, climate control, infotainment system, and Siri voice recognition as well as other kinds of gadgets that anyone would love to have.

The Toyota Altezza has outstanding recognition in the market as well as one of the most popular sports car models of Toyota brands and is known for its exceptional handling, speed, performance, and luxury that it offers. It has a strong quality and reliability which makes it come on top. It also offers an excellent fun driving experience that will make you ask for more. So if you are searching for a car with good performance, speed, luxury, and great features, the Toyota Altezza might be right for you.



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About Masashi S. Junior   JDM Enthusiast

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