Lexus RX 300

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Lexus RX 300 - Overview
Lexus RX 300 Series 1 - From Nov 2000 Detailed Specification
Lexus RX 300 SE Series 1 - From Nov 2000 - Detailed Specification
Pros

Superb luxury on and off roader. Reliable. Value for money. Great handling.

Cons

Major off road enthusiasts may be disappointed with off road capability.

Lexus RX 300 - Overview

One of the best luxury SUVs on offer when it was introduced in 1998 for the 1999 model year the Lexus RX 300 re-defined luxury, performance and reliability in the 4X4 market.. The Lexus RX300 competes with BMW X5 and the like in the luxury SUV market. Its a high spec 4x4, five-seater estate with good off road capacities although slightly more tuned for cruising down the motorway or grappling with suburban roads. Although two models were offered in the UK the more expensive higher spec SE version was more popular. Lexus pioneered the crossover SUV mixing luxury saloon and sports utility with 4x4 capabilities. It was based upon the Toyota Camry platform. The RX was available in both Front Wheel Drive and full-time AWD. A 3.0 Litre V-6 provided 220 HP and 222 lb.-ft. of torque.

Lexus RX 300 Series 1 - From Nov 2000 Detailed Specification

Performance

VVT- Full-time four wheel drive (4WD) with viscous coupling centre differential i - Variable Valve Timing - intelligent (electronically controlled)

4-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT-i) with intelligent computer control

Dual shift programs, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter

Maximum Speed 112mph

Acceleration (mph, km/h) 0-60mph (0-100km/h) 9.2 seconds

Cylinders/valves V6/24

Capacity2995cc

Compression ratio10.5:1

Stroke and Bore87.5 x 83.0 mm

Max. output 198 bhp (148 kW) @ 5600 rpm

Max. torque209 lb/ft (283 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Fuel Consumption L100km (Mph)

Urban cycle 16.0

Extra Urban 27.4

Combined 21.7

Dimensions

Length4580mm

Width 1815mm

Height1660mm

Wheel base2615mm

Fuel tank capacity75 litres

Luggage compartment capacity1076 litres

Gross Vehicle Weight

Front1160kg

Rear1110kg

Total2270kg

Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity

Front1379kg

Rear1200kg

Kerb Weight

Kerb Minimum 1790kg

Kerb Maximum 1850kg

Wheels And Tyres

Wheel size6.5J x 16 or 6.5J x 17

Tyre size215/70 R16 or 225/60 R17

Towing Capacity

With brake2000 kg

Without brake700 kg

Safety

Seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters; Front seats side airbag system; Side impact door bars; Front and rear crumple zones; Driver and front passanger airbags; Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Vehicle Stability Control (VSC); Traction Control System (TCS); Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD); Brake Assist (BAS);Foot-operated parking brake; Electric and heated exterior rear view mirrors.

Brakes

Front Ventilated disc

Rear Solid disc

Suspension

Front Four-wheel independent, MacPherson struts, with coil springs

Rear Gas-pressure shock absorbers, front and rear stabiliser bars

Other Features

Digital prosessing for improdved sound quality

6-speaker stereo hi-fi system with 3-wave band RDS radio with 18 pre-set channels and Dolby cassette

6 Disc CD autochanger fitted to the glovebox

Electric aerial

Rigid high-tensile steel cabin case

Super-high quality finish featuring multi-layer paint treatment

Extensive anti-corrosion protection

16 or 17 inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts

Full size spare wheel

Front fog lamps

Halogen headlamps

High mounted rear stop lamp

Double locking

Immobiliser

Front and rear mud guards

Key-integrated remote control central locking system with open/close facility for windows and sunroof

Photochromic rear view mirrors (automatic anti-glare)

Electric one-touch tilt and slide sunroof with anti-jam protection

Front windshield wiper de-icer

Climate control air conditioning

Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering

Tilt adjustable steering column

Outside temperature gauge

Electrically multi-adjustable front seats,with lumbar support

Electric windows with anti-jam protection and one-touch auto up/down feature on driver's side

Optional DVD-based Lexus Navigator System

Accessory power outlet in cargo area

Front centre dual console box

Drinks holders, front and rear

Illuminated front visor vanity mirrors

Electric boot and fuel flap release

Large, liquid-crystal multi-information display

Lexus RX 300 SE Series 1 - From Nov 2000 - Detailed Specification

Performance

Maximum Speed (mph) 112mph

Acceleration (mph, km/h) 0-60mph (0-100km/h) 9.2 seconds

VVT-i - Variable Valve Timing - intelligent (electronically controlled)

Full-time four wheel drive (4WD) with viscous coupling centre differential

4-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT-i) with intelligent computer control

Dual shift programs, engine-transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter

Cylinders and valves V6/24

Capacity 2995cc

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Stroke and Bore 87.5 x 83.0 mm

Max. output 198 bhp (148 kW) @ 5600 rpm

Max. torque 209 lb/ft (283 Nm) @ 4400 rpm

Fuel Consumption

Urban (mpg) 16.0

Extra-urban (mpg) 27.4

Combined (mpg) 21.7

Compression Ratio10.5:1

Suspension

Front Four-wheel independent, MacPherson struts, with coil springs Rear Gas-pressure shock absorbers, front and rear stabiliser bars

Dimensions

Length 4580mm

Width1815mm

Height1660mm

Wheel base2615mm

Fuel tank capacity75 litres

Luggage compartment capacity1076 litres

Gross Vehicle Weight

Front1160 kg

Rear1110 kg

Total2270 kg

Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity

Front 1379 kg Rear1200 kg

Kerb Weight

Kerb Minimum 1790 kg

Kerb Maximum1850 kg

Wheels And Tyres

Wheel size6.5J x 16 or 6.5J x 17

Tyre size215/70 R16 or 225/60 R17

Towing Capacity

With brake2000 kg

Without brake700 kg

Other features

16 or 17 inch alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts

Full size spare wheel

Halogen headlamps

Digital prosessing for improdved sound quality

6-speaker stereo hi-fi system with 3-wave band RDS radio with 18 pre-set channels and Dolby cassette

6 Disc CD autochanger fitted to the glovebox

Rigid high-tensile steel cabin case

Electric aerial

Super-high quality finish featuring multi-layer paint treatment

Extensive anti-corrosion protection

Front fog lamps

High mounted rear stop lamp

Immobiliser

Double locking

Front and rear mud guards

Key-integrated remote control central locking system with open/close facility for windows and sunroof

Climate control air conditioning

Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering

Tilt adjustable steering column

Outside temperature gauge

Electrically multi-adjustable front seats,with lumbar support

Electric windows with anti-jam protection and one-touch auto up/down feature on driver's side

Front centre dual console box

Drinks holders, front and rear

Electric boot and fuel flap release Illuminated front visor vanity mirrors

Large, liquid-crystal multi-information display

Accessory power outlet in cargo area

Optional DVD-based Lexus Navigator System

Cruise Control

Leather upholstery Photochromic rear view mirrors (automatic anti-glare)

Front windshield wiper de-icer

Electric one-touch tilt and slide sunroof with anti-jam protection Heated front seats

Wood and leather steering wheel (Oakham interior only)

Wood and leather gear shift knob (Oakham interior only) Walnut trim inserts (Oakham interior only)

Brakes

Front Ventilated disc

Rear Solid disc

Safety

Side impact door bars Front and rear crumple zones

Driver and front passanger airbags

Front seats side airbag system

Seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Traction Control System (TCS)

Brake Assist (BAS)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Foot-operated parking brake

Elec heated rear view mirrors