Lexus Facts » 2001 http://www.lexusfacts.com Information on Lexus Cars and Trucks Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:10:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Our Take on the 2001 Lexus RX300 Base http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/our-take-on-the-2001-lexus-rx300-base/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/our-take-on-the-2001-lexus-rx300-base/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/our-take-on-the-2001-lexus-rx300-base Lexus RX300

Standard equipment in the RX300 for 2000 and 2001 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The RX300 is 180.30 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 65.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.00 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 2001 (MSRP) was $33,955, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,879. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 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 2001 RX300 gets 24 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 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus RX300. The 2001 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 RX300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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Several things can be said about the Lexus LX470 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-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 restyled LX470 Base is equipped with a 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX470 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The LX470 is 192.50 inches long, 76.40 inches wide, and 72.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 8 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $61,855, with a dealer invoice cost of $53,813. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 LX470 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2001 LX470 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

We Think...

The 2001 model year was telling year for the Lexus LX470. 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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A high point in the sedan market is the Lexus LS430. In 2001 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the LS430 with one versions: Base. Sales for the LS430, especially the LS430 Base, were brisk during 2001 and 2002. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Stop and Go

The restyled LS430 Base is equipped with a 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The LS430 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the LS430 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $54,205 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $47,158. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 LS430 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 22.20 gallons.

The LS430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus LS430. The 2001 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 LS430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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It is common to find buyers of the Lexus IS300 enthusiastic about their purchase. The IS300 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Lexus IS300 falls into the sedan for the family category. The IS300 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year

Under the Hood

The IS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The IS300 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the IS300 Base are 67.70 inches wide by 176.60 inches long. It sits 55.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $30,805, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,108. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 IS300 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 17.50 gallons.

The 2001 IS300 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think...

The 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus IS300. The 2001 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 IS300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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It is common to find buyers of the Lexus GS430 enthusiastic about their purchase. The GS430 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Lexus GS430 falls into the sedan for the family category. The GS430 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the GS430 for 2000 and 2001 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The GS430 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the GS430 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 GS430 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 GS430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus GS430. The 2001 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 GS430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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The GS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The GS300 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.

GS300 Base Statistics

The GS300 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,505 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,724. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 GS300 is a traditional MPI, 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 GS300 gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus GS300. The 2001 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 GS300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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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..

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