2000 Lexus RX 300 AWD
The 2000 Lexus RX 300 AWD is a 220-hp 3.0-liter V6 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $34,605 MSRP.
It makes 220 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 222 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
The RX measures 180.1 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,900 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,605 ($65,311 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6; aluminum block and heads, DOHC 24-valve; VVT-i (intake) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 220 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 222 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve; VVT-i (intake) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.94 (43 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 (77 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 (120 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.02 (166 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.14 |
| Final Drive | 3.29 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P225/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 75 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,900 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline