Overview & Reviews

Vehicle Skid Control (VSC), traction control and BrakeAssist safety technologies are now standard, as is water-repellant front door and sideview mirror glass. Lights front and rear are revised, and the grille has been changed to a simpler design with chrome accents and a larger Lexus badge. HID headlights and chrome-plated wheels are optional for 2001, the full-size spare is newly mounted to a matching alloy wheel and a larger 19.8-gallon fuel tank increases driving range. Inside, new cloth upholstery debuts and an all-black leather option is available. Chrome door handles and scuff plates emblazoned with the Lexus logo class up the joint, while an additional cupholder is available to rear-seat occupants. Optional for 2001 are a wood-trimmed steering wheel and wood trimmed shift knob. Two-level seat heaters are also available. A DVD-based navigation system is optional, with the contiguous U.S. mapped onto a single disc. Child seat-tether anchors and ISO-FIX bars have been added this year. Models with 4WD get prewiring for towing and a standard rear bumper protector. Four new colors round out the list of changes for 2001.

• Well-appointed interior, perfect road manners, smooth powertrain, purse holder.

• Allergic to major off-highway work, chintzy interior trim, dopey LCD screen in center of dash, feels more like a minivan than an SUV.

User Reviews:

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  PERFECT SUV - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By bryce - August 15 - 7:06 am

  I LOVE MY LEXUS RX300. Everything about the car is absolutely perfect. It is quick off of the line and handles very well. The interior is beautiful and very comftorable. There is plenty of space and it sits the perfect height off of the ground. THE STANDARD SOUND SYSTEM IS AMAZING. I love everything about it.

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  Outstanding vehicle - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By Mike - August 11 - 5:30 pm

  I love it. I can never go back to any of the vehicles I had before. Its a dream to drive.

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  Great car. - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By pdriver - June 26 - 10:00 am

  A great combination of luxury and practicality. This car is equally at home in an upscale social scene or hauling home plants and potting soil. Mileage is excellent for SUV; average of 20 MPG in mostly in-town driving. Would definitely purchase this vehicle again.

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  Six month owner - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By Diana - February 17 - 2:10 am

  Its been six months since I bought my RX 300. We had a horrendous winter and I drove with hardly a worry once I saw how this magificent vehicle handled in the snow and ice. Traction and stability are exceptional. My only complaint is the heater didnt keep my feet warm on my hour drive to work - but, to be fair, it was in the below zero range. A very luxurious car! Gas mileage is very consistent at 20.5 mpg for both highway and city. I just wish I could get it up to 23mpg. Something about the design of the lower part of the door frame is causing the rubber trim to be ripped. Hopefully this will be covered under the warranty.

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  Good deal - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By pabuehl - January 29 - 1:46 am

  Bought this new and in 90000 had no problems at all. Very comfortable on short/long trips and milage 18 town/25 road. Everything works just like the first day and I really look for problems so I can fix them before they become big and just do scheduled maintenance/no surprises.

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  Oh My God!!! - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By crimsonlights - July 10 - 10:00 am

  Just drove home today with my certified pre- owed RX 300. I am thrilled with my purchase. I know its the older style, but I actually like it better. Its a very smooth ride and extremely fun to drive. I test-drove the newer RX 330 (also a nice ride), but was satisfied with the look and feel of the 300. The price wasnt bad either. Far more reasonable than the new 330. This is the most fun Ive ever had driving a car.

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  Love this car - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By viktoo - July 2 - 2:00 am

  My first lexus and what a car. A punchy acceleration for an suv that can beat many sedans. Talk about roomy and comfortable, with an interrior and exterrior design that makes you want to jump in the car and drive around for no reason. The xenon lights are a big plus and the spolier just fits the car perfectly. The only downside is the poor fuel economy that is created by the constant AWD. But is mad up for the termendous control the car has while driving. A great car and i highly recomend it.

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  milage reliability - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By pbuehler - October 9 - 2:42 am

  the first 120000 were smooth trouble free getting 18mpg town/25mpg road. went to bridgestone tires and rides like a limo. leather seats are thin but comfortable. at 125000 2 fuel injectors worn out $700. at 135000 smog canister failure light $700. now, front passenger seat air bag system warning lights. cost ? as it is going to someone else.

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  Luxury Utility Vehicle - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By PGLUVSLEXUS - September 8 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 2001 RX300 in May 2004. So far, I LOVE IT! Absolutely smooth ride and handling. You also get a great view of the road. The Lexus dealer in Rockville Centre, NY, serviced my car wonderfully. They defined all the needs of the car, and handled them, detailing every step to me.

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  Very Very Nice - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By Jay T. - April 2 - 2:00 am

  We were thoroughly impressed with this vehicle since first test driving one in 2000. Thought about an 04 (they are very nice,too), but the 01-03 model is just more fluid, had better takeoff, and considerably less engine noise. The interior is definitely upscale. All that wood makes you feel like youre driving around in a den. More leg room, especially in the back, than most of the other SUVs we drove. We have the blue mist with black leather,with every option except AWD and Navigation, and it is simply beautiful. This is one nice vehicle. Just what I expected from a Lexus.