The Lexus RX300 Base for 1999
Several things can be said about the Lexus RX300 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Under the Hood
The RX300 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX300 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The RX300 is 180.10 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 65.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $33,405, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,015. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1999 RX300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 1999 RX300 gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
What We Think of the Lexus RX300
The 1999 model year was very successful for the Lexus RX300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX300, Sport Utility, United States market