Standard equipment in the ES300 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The ES300 is 191.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,935. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2002 ES300 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Lexus ES300

The 2001 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the ES300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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