2001 Lexus RX 300 AWD
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- Photo: 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Automatic 3.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus RX300 front by Luftfahrrad, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus.RX300 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus-RX300 side by Lexus.RX300.jpg Lexus.RX.300.jpg : IFCAR derivative work: Altair78 ( talk ), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 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 $35,705 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 180.3 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,924 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,705 ($65,523 *) |
| 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 | 180.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 39.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,924 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2001 Lexus RX 300 AWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Lexus RX.
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Lexus RX
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Lexus RX (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 14 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 LEXUS RX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.