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2003 Lexus RX 300

2003 Lexus RX 300
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This car-based SUV seats five without effort, and oozes luxury. It can be purchased as either a 2-wheel drive vehicle or an all-wheel drive vehicle. The all-wheel drive 2003 Lexus RX 300 comes with a special towing package, that includes a heavy-duty radiator, and a transmission oil cooler. This package can also be included on the 2-wheel drive version.

Available Models
The 2003 Lexus RX 300 is a four-door wagon that is available in one model. It comes with either 2-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and is equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission.

Interior Features
Like all Lexus vehicles, the interior features of the 2003 Lexus RX 300 speak of luxury. Nearly anything an SUV driver might want is included as standard. There is a 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support, a 4-way power passenger seat, and a split folding rear seat to accommodate cargo. The RX 300 also comes equipped with power mirrors, windows, and door locks, a tachometer, a trip computer, remote keyless entry, and an outside temperature indicator. Air conditioning with automatic climate control is another standard feature, as are power steering, a tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, and cruise control. Map lights and illuminated visor mirrors are also included.

For those consumers seeking even more luxury, leather upholstery is available, as is a memory system that stores settings for the driver seat. The VN Navigation System package offers both these upgrades, along with a navigation system, an in-dash 6-disc CD changer, and a universal garage-door opener.

Exterior Features
This SUV comes equipped with rear privacy glass, and a power sunroof. It also boasts a full-size spare tire to augment the 16-inch tires fitted onto its alloy wheels. Automatic headlights are another standard feature on the RX 300.

Performance
The 3.0-litre dohc V6 engine contained in the 2003 Lexus RX 300 produces 220 hp at 5800 rpm, and 222 lbs-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. This SUV is operated with 4-speed automatic transmission, and offers a fuel efficiency of 18/22 mpg (city/highway).

Safety and Security
As is desirable in an SUV, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 comes with a number of standard safety features. These include antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, an anti-skid system, brake assist, and daytime running lights. Also standard are dual front airbags, and front side airbags. Fog lights are standard as well, and for security, the RX 300 comes equipped with a theft-deterrent system.

2003 Lexus RX 300 Highlights

Front grille, headlamps and rear combination lamps enhance luxurious image
Wheel opening area slightly flared for rugged appearance
Parabolic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with projector foglamps
Optional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
Highly rigid body, monocoque construction
High level of rust protection with zinc-plated steel on hood, doors and front fenders.
Measures to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels have been applied throughout the vehicle
Optional rear spoiler
Exterior colors for 2003: White Gold Crystal, Millennium Silver Metallic, Black Onyx, Burnished Gold Metallic, Woodland Pearl, Mineral Green Opalescent, Indigo Ink Pearl, Blue Vapor Metallic
Heated outside mirrors
10-way power driver’s seat: fore-aft slide; fore-aft recline; front vertical height; rear vertical height and power lumbar support
Tonneau cover for rear cargo area
Hidden storage area in cargo area (trim panel)
Optional touch screen Lexus Navigation system
5.8 inch wide liquid crystal display (LCD) multi-information screen (adjustable brightness) that displays: Ventilation: temperature, eight-level fan speed, fan mode (feet, head, defrost); Outside temperature; Driving information (i.e. average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, average speed); Audio; Clock with alarm function
Standard power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one touch open/close feature and pinch protection
Automatic climate control
Rear air conditioning vents mounted on rear of center console
Optional dust (particle) and deodorizing interior air filter

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Fast Stats
Seats
5
MSRP from
$35,700
Engine
 3.0L V6
Horsepower
220 @ 5,800
Transmission
4-speed auto
MPG: City/Hwy
4x2: 19/23
4x4: 18/22

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