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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.

Lexus RX
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.