A lot has been said about the Lexus RX300 for 2000. As Lexus's entry in the sport utility market the RX300 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door RX300 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus RX300 Engine Specs

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 has 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.

RX300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the RX300 Base are 71.50 inches wide by 180.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 65.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $33,005, with an invoice cost of $28,668. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 RX300 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

The RX300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2000 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus RX300. 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 RX300, Sport Utility, United States market

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