IS300/IS300 SportCross – OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES 17 6. Differenial The differential gear ratio is selected to meet the characteristic of the W55 manual transmission. 7. Clutch A dry single plate and a DST (Diaphragm Spring Turnover) type clutch is adapted to the manual transmission model. A turnover mechanism is provided in the clutch pedal to lighten the clutch operating force. 8. Suspension Linear control valve has been equipped to the front and rear shock absorbers of IS300 SportCross (5-Door) to realize both driving stability and ride comfort. 9.
Brake The ABS with EBD & Brake Assist & TRAC system is provided as standard equipment, and VSC system is provided as optional equipment on automatic transmission models. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), TRAC (Traction Control), VSC (Vehicle Skid Control) The logic of the brake assist system for detecting brake booster function has been added to increase the amount of brake force when the brake booster is failure. 10. Power Steering Steering gear ratio has been changed from 17.8 to 16.4 and the feel at the start of steering has been improved. 11.
Body Structure As with the IS300, the IS300 SportCross has adopted a body construction that achieves high levels of both rigidity and safety. 12. Seat A folding seatback seat has been adopted for the front passenger seat of the IS300 SportCross. CRS (Child Restraint System) lower anchorage for securing child seats has been provided on the rear seat. Three CRS tether anchor brackets for securing a child seat have been provided. A 3-point ELR seat belt enclosed in the ceiling is provided to the center seat of the rear seat on IS300 Sport- Cross. Transmission Type W55 Manual Transmission A650 Automatic Transmission Gear Ratio 3.727 3.909