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Lexus RX
1998 – 2003
Japan
The Lexus RX was in production from 1998 to 2003. Its petrol engines range from 160 to 220 hp across 2 variants. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. All versions have an automatic gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1998 – 2003
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power160 – 220 hp
0–100 km/h8.5 – 8.8 s
Top speed180 km/h
Fuel economy9.4 – 10.5 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 4AT FWD (240 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 8.5 s | 180 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 300 V6 4AT AWD (220 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 220 hp | 8.8 s | 180 | 4-Speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2362 cm3 (144 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5600 RPM160 HP @ 5600 RPM158 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 163 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM221 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 19.8 gallons (75.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/70 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 180.1 in (4575 mm)
- Width
- 71.5 in (1816 mm)
- Height
- 65.6 in (1666 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3792 lbs (1720 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4949 lbs (2245 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 224 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2995 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 162 KW @ 5800 RPM220 HP @ 5800 RPM217 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 224 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM304 Nm @ 4400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 19.8 gallons (75.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111.9 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/70 R16
Dimensions
- Length
- 180.1 in (4575 mm)
- Width
- 71.5 in (1816 mm)
- Height
- 65.6 in (1666 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.5 in (191 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4034 lbs (1830 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4949 lbs (2245 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 251 g/km
Length4,575 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,666 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Curb weight1,720 – 1,830 kg
Torque221 – 304 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.











