Lexus Facts » RX300 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 The Lexus RX300 Base for 2000 http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/the-lexus-rx300-base-for-2000/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/the-lexus-rx300-base-for-2000/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/the-lexus-rx300-base-for-2000 Lexus RX300

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..

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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 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.

2003 Lexus RX300 Base Specs

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 2002 version.

The fuel system for the 2003 RX300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The RX300 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 truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

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 2003 (MSRP) was $35,125, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,909. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

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

What We Think of the Lexus RX300

There are several reasons why the Lexus RX300 Base sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a RX300.

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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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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.

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