The Lexus IS300, also known as the Toyota Altezza in Japan, is a vehicle available in Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition.
Description[]
The Lexus IS300 is a sporting sedan designed to provide the driving enjoyment once the sole province of German manufacturers. Its mixture of power tempered by absolute control delivers a pin sharp handling, great branding and, most importantly, a fast and fun ride. The IS300's aggressive look is so attractive and forceful that many of it's styling cues have been borrowed by other car manufacturers and tuning shops around the globe.
With its production limited to 180 a year, the IS300 is a car for those who want to stand out from the crowd and stay ahead of the pack.... and don't mind paying for these privileges.
Win Quote[]
You like the look of that Lexus? That IS300 is all tuned up and ready to go.
- Oscar, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
After beating the San Diego City Tournament and winning the IS300, Oscar says this phrase.
Performance[]
The Lexus IS300 is the strongest Tuner in Class D. It reaches a top speed of 180 mph without nitrous and 200 mph with nitrous. It can even hold its own against some of the Tuners of Class C with its great acceleration and handling, making it useful for the majority of Atlanta, and can be used until Detroit begins, when the player has unlocked level 2 upgrades for Class C vehicles, level 1 upgrades for Class B vehicles and possibly can win the Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec (R34).
Stats[]
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Stats - Fully Upgraded[]
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Upgrades[]
| Part Type | Part | Level 1 Cost | Level 2 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbo | $750 | $1,580 |
| Engine | Intake | $350 | $740 |
| Engine | Headers | $400 | $840 |
| Engine | Exhaust | $400 | $840 |
| Engine | Computer | $600 | $1,260 |
| Engine | Engine Upgrade | $1,500 | $3,150 |
| Engine | Nitrous | $2,100 | $4,410 |
| Transmission | Clutch | $600 | $1,260 |
| Transmission | Gear Kits | $1,050 | $2,210 |
| Chassis | Suspension | $1,600 | $3,360 |
| Chassis | Sway Bars | $650 | $1,370 |
| Tires | $1,200 | $2,520 $3,600 (Level 3) | |
| Brakes | $550 | $1,160 | |
| Total | $11,750 | $25,780 | |
Visual Customization[]
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition[]
- For information on it's customization, see Body Shop/Body Upgrades (Tuners).
Acquisition[]
The IS300 is awarded upon completing the San Diego City Tournament. If the player hacked the game to obtain an IS300 before completing the tournament, or had a full garage upon winning the tournament, the player will be compensated with $29,980 instead.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- A stock IS300 comes equipped with blue nitrous blast by default.
- NPC Racers of the Lexus IS300 in Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition will have various vanity plates from various states:
- California Plate: I (Heart) CARBN
- California Plate: SLIK IS
- Colorado Plate: CHERYIS
- D.C Plate: GRLSRUL
- Delaware Plate: AMIBRYT
- Florida Plate: PWN3D
- Maryland Plate: ILLOWNU
- West Virginia Plate: RICED