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In Chicago last night for the 4th, I saw a car drive by and what did the badge say? "Altezza". Oh no. Like where your or my car would say "Civic," it had a badge that said "Altezza."

IronFist

 
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Isnt that the IS 300 in Japan? Or am I totally off track....

 
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is300 is an altezza. some people would rather call it a altezza but ricers have ruined the good name of altezza.

 
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Yeah, so I know what Im talkin about

 
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correct, i would love to see a toyota altezza

 
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What would the specs be? Same as the Lexus?

 
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not sure, might want to look it up

 
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the altezza is a little bit better performance wise if im not mistaken. i also believe altezza lights only look good on, who woulda guessed, the altezza itself!

 
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Wheel Drive..............FR

Transmission............5 Super ECT

Vehicle Number........SXE10-AEAVF(A)

Fuel Consumption.....11km/L

Gasoline Used...........Unleaded Premium Gasoline

Engine.....................3S-GE 2000cc

Power......................200 ps @ 7000 r.p.m

Torque.....................22.0 kg m @ 4800 r.p.m

Overall Length...........4400 cm

Overall Width............1725 cm

Overall Height...........1410 cm

Weight.....................1380 kg

Seat. Capac..............5


Equipment


215/45ZR17 Steel-Belted Radial Tyres with 17x7JJ Aluminium Alloy Wheels (Super Chrome Metallic Finish)
Oversized 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Oil Pressure Gauge
Solar Energy-Absorbing Glass with Ultraviolet Blocking (Doors)
Tinted Privacy Glass with Ultraviolet Blocking (Rear Doors, Rear Window)
Aero Under Floor Cover
Coloured Roof Drip Moulding
Auto-On/Auto-Off Headlamps
Front Projector Fog Lamps (White)
Colour-keyed Power Retractable Heated Door Mirrors with Wide-View Driver-Side Mirror
Genuine Leather-wrapped 3-Spoke Steering Wheel
Gate Style Automatic Transmission Shift Lever
Leather-wrapped Shift Lever ****
Genuine Leather Parking Brake Lever
Genuine Leather & Ecsaine Seats
Power 8-Way Adjustable Seats (Driver Seat/Front Passenger Seat)
Power Height-Adjustable Front Seats (Driver and Passenger-Side)
Height-Adjustable Triple Headrests
Rear Centre Armrest with Trunk Pass-Through Access
Front Armrest
Chronograph Meter
Rheostat Meters with Illumination Control Switch
Sport Aluminium Pedals with Stainless Steel Scuff Plates (Front, Rear)
Lockable Glove Compartment with Illumination and Flocked Fabric Trim
Chrome Finish Inside Door Handles
Courtesy Door Lamp (Driver Seat/Front Passenger Seat)
Headlamp Warning Buzzer with Automatic Cut-Off
Coat Hook (2)
Dual Assist Grips (Front, Rear)
Fabric-Trimmed Sun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Illumination (Driver and Front Passenger-Side)
Cargo Mat with Overlock
Fabric-Trimmed Door Opening
Fabric-Trimmed Pillar Garnish (Front, Centre, Rear)
3-in-1 AM/FM ETR (Electronically Tuned Radio)/MD/CD with 6-Disc In-dash Changer and Eight Speakers
Rear Pole Antenna and In-Glass Antenna with TV Reception
Dual Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (Driver and Front Passenger Seat)
Side-Impact Air Bag and Side Curtain Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (Driver and Front Passenger-Side)
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)


i dont know what that means in usa though....






hope that helps some of you...

 
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mmmm, so sexy. I want one in yellow.

 
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the nicest ones are the black ones, with smoked taillights..

 
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wow! i just love the altezza! thats a nice a$$ car!

 
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i'll take one in dark gray with the smoked tails...... ooohhh

 
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Yea those are nice.

 
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Essentially the IS300 in Japan, with a turbo, and the other mods to help the car stop, handle, and ride smooth with the turbo...

 
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my ride is actually an altezza with civic front and back and engine conversions.. .. lol. . . i want a blue altezza , i use one on gran turismo 3 , , hella sweet

 
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Doesn't the Toyota Altezza share more similar characteristics with the Lexus IS200?

 
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A while back, a friend of mine just came back home from living in Japan. We see a Lexus IS on the road, and he goes "hey isn't that an Altezza?" It just seemed weird to me.

 
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Everything in Japan is better then in the US

 
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They are practically the same car. If you don't know by now, Lexus is subsidiary (sp) of Toyota. Just like Acura and Honda. Correct me if I'm wrong, please.

 
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the IS300 has an awsome engine that can handle a lot of power via turbo or nitrous its an inline six. the altezza has the 3sge inline four.

 
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I would take either

 
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You are correct, sir. Lexus=Toyota, Acura=Honda, Infiniti=Nissan. The Lexus IS300 and the Toyota Altezza is basically the exact same car. On another note, I believe altezza lights should ONLY belong on cars that came stock with them. All those replacement altezza lights just look... off.

 
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i do not beleive there are any cars in the current toyota lineup that come with a turbo

 
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i hate how altezzas look, they make cars look cheap IMO

 
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nothing beats the finish and look of a L-tuned is300 state side.

now about the power.......that's another story.

 
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I dunno, I saw quite a few TRD Altezzas when I went to Japan, and they're pretty sexy.

There were a couple modded ones, but the TRD still looked better, IMO.

 
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So it's a legit car. Hehe, I didn't know that. I thought he was just being a dumb ricer.

IronFist

 
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altezzas are now considered the the current hachirokus. with its fr layout and and tuned suspension capabilities.very good for drifting.

 
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I'll take an Toyota Tom's Altezza 280 please.

280 HP, 6 speed trans, and the lower weight of a 4 cylinder engine for a better 50/50 weight split.