Lexus RX 300

Lexus RX 300

• 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