2021 Lexus IS300 F Sport 2.0

Engine and Performance

• 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol, 241 hp (180 kW) @ 5,800 rpm, 350 Nm @ 1,650-4,400 rpm

• 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, RWD

• 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds, top speed: 230 km/h; responsive urban performer

The IS300 F Sport's aggressive styling and red leather elevate it above standard sedans.

Dimensions, Tow and Weight

• Length: 4,715 mm, width: 1,890 mm, wheelbase: 2,800 mm

• Kerb weight: ~1,700 kg; payload ~400 kg

• Fuel tank: 72L; boot: 480L

• Not rated for towing; compact sport sedan profile

Wheels and Chassis

• 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels with staggered tires (235/40R19 front, 255/35R19 rear)

• F Sport adaptive suspension, torque-vectoring differential

• Excellent body control for Kenyan twisty roads

Offroad Capability

• Low-slung sport sedan; strictly on-road use

• 135 mm ground clearance limits gravel/light dirt

• Electronic stability prioritizes tarmac performance

Fuel Economy

• Combined: 8.2 L/100 km (12.2 km/L)

• Urban: ~10.5 L/100 km (9.5 km/L), highway: ~7.0 L/100 km (14.3 km/L)

• Full tank range: 878 km combined (72L), 1,030 km highway

• Real-world: 9-11 L/100 km (9.1-11.1 km/L), ~750 km spirited driving

• CO2: ~187 g/km; efficient for performance sedan

Interior Features

• Red leather F Sport seats with Alcantara inserts, heated/ventilated front

• Sunroof, dual-zone climate, F Sport steering wheel

• Aluminum pedals, ambient lighting

Red leather cabin with Lexus quality creates a sport-luxury balance.

Exterior Features

• F Sport styling: aggressive front fascia, quad exhausts, black grille

• LED triple-beam headlights, 19-inch dark alloys

• Power-folding mirrors, subtle rear spoiler

Technology and Safety

• 10.3-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Mark Levinson 17-speaker optional

• Lexus Safety System+: adaptive cruise, lane tracing, AEB

• 5-star NCAP; blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic

Price Comparison (Kenya, SA, Dubai)

Maintenance and Costing

• 5yr/unlimited km warranty; annual service ~KES 80K-110K (CMC Lexus)

• Bulletproof Toyota reliability, affordable parts in Kenya

• Tires/brakes ~KES 70K every 40K km; holds value excellently

Insurance Estimates in Kenya

• Comprehensive: KES 100K-140K/year (premium sedan, low km, safety tech)

• Factors: red leather premium, sunroof; via ICEA Lion/Jubilee

Summary

The 2021 Lexus IS300 F Sport delivers engaging dynamics, Lexus dependability, and eye-catching red leather/sunroof specification at BMW price. 878 km tank range suits Nairobi-Mombasa runs while F Sport chassis thrills on backroads.

Rating Overall

4.5/5 – Reliable Japanese sports sedan with premium execution.