The restyled RX300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

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

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 $35,705, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,420. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 RX300 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 19.80 gallons.

The RX300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2002 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.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX300, Sport Utility, United States market

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