A lot has been said about the Lexus ES300 for 2001. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the ES300 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door ES300 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus ES300 Engine Specs

The ES300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

ES300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the ES300 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $31,505, with an invoice cost of $27,724. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 ES300 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2001 ES300 gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus ES300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus ES300, Sedan, United States market

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