no it's not, the is200 vs the us is300 are
completely different.<br><br>The is200/altezza line has a
inline 4-cylinder engine with vvti that pumps out 220
hp. They also have lower rated horsepower rating
versions without vvti.<br><br>The US version is the is300
because it has a 3 liter engine vs the japanese 2 liter
engine.<br><br>The us is V6 as well as being equipped only with an
automatic/tipptronic 5 speed transmission.<br><br>Coming later this
year, august '01, the Altezza will be joined by its
rally car brother the SportCross model which is a wagon
instead of a sedan in competition against the popular S4
avante, and such type cars. A 5-speed manual is a new
option for the SportCross is300 Wagon as well as a new
option for the new IS300 Sports Sedan series.<br><br>The
model with the 5 speed manual transmission features
stiffer suspension and some small adjustments to the
overall handling of the car.<br><br>For more information,
go check out www.is300.net<br><br>That's where all
the is300 guys hang out to bs.