Toyota developed the Altezza specifically to compete against the BMW 3 Series in Japan, aiming for a European-style sport-sedan driving feel rather than following Toyota's traditional domestic sedan formula.
Median 190 hp across 438 similar cars
Lead trim: RS200 Z Edition
Toyota Altezza RS200SXE10 · 1998–2005
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FactToyota developed the Altezza specifically to compete against the BMW 3 Series in Japan, aiming for a European-style sport-sedan driving feel rather than following Toyota's traditional domestic sedan formula.
JDM compact sports sedan sold in export markets as the Lexus IS200/IS300. The RS200's high-revving, naturally aspirated BEAMS four (shared with contemporary Celica and MR2 SMT trims) and rear-wheel drive made it a common lightweight-chassis platform for grip and drift driving in Japan.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS200 Z Edition | 1998–2005 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 207 hp | 159 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
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