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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  Praise for the Lexus RX300! - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By TengPresby - March 31 - 10:00 am

  This is my second RX300 and I love it! (My previous one was a 1999.) Together with the GPS package, it gets me everywhere I want to go, with ease, comfort and style. The design and technology is first rate and the gas mileage is excellent (average 19, with mostly city driving and regular gasoline!). If Lexus keeps it up, I dont think Ill ever change to another make again.

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  TERRIFIC CAR TO DRIVE! - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By TAD BALINGER - March 25 - 10:00 am

  NICEST 4x4 TO LOOK AT, MOST FUN TO DRIVE! WHEN YOU ADD LEXUS RELIABILITY (THIS ONE IS MY SECOND WITH NO PROBLEMS TO REPORT) AND THE VALUE THAT THIS CAR RETAINS, WHEN YOU WANT TO SELL IT, YOU HAVE AN INSTANT WINNER!

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  madebigpoints - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By ingoodstead - February 15 - 2:00 am

  purchased 2001 with 13000 miles from our lexus dealer. vehicle has all options except nav and stereo upgrade. My wife didn,t even want to trade, but now you couldn,t pry her out of this rx, she has never cared anything about cars until now. I must admit I even take the rx instead of my car (2002 gs300) because I do enjoy driving it, but I can,t wait to replace the tires. The only downside I can see to this rv is my wife won,t ever be willing to settle for anything else.

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  2 RX 300s, 2 Good Experiences - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By Southeatern Owns 2 - January 23 - 4:46 am

  I purchased a 99 RX 300 in 2005 for my college daughter. Early in 2008, after 3 years of excellent service and tremendous utility and service from that vehicle, I purchased a 2001 silver one for myself. Both had just under 100K miles when purchased, both perform better than most new vehicles. If you are looking for excellent service, a used Lexus is a good bet. Repairs are rare, maintenance costs are very reasonable, and the cost to operate are low for the level of service, reliability, and safety delivered. Regular gas is a plus, mileage on these vehicles is around 21-22 combined. Solid vehicle.

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  1grt SUV - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By lexpro - December 1 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I have really enjoyed or RX. The vehicle runs really smooth, very comfortable, very car like. The traction of the AWD is excellent as well. We used it in the snow last winter without a problem. We are moving up to the larger Lexus...

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  Favorite car Ive ever owned !!! - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By connie sandlin - July 16 - 11:23 am

  Getting ready to let go of my Lexus 2001 RX 300 - I must say it has my favorite car that I have ever owned. It has been fun to drive, comfortable and most importantly, dependable!! Getting quite a few miles on the car so I felt its time to move on. I have just purchased the new 2008 RX 350 to replace my previous 2001. Because I enjoyed my first Lexus SUV so much I decided to go ahead and get another!

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  Happy with my RX - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By ASINOW - May 7 - 2:00 am

  Good looking well built SUV. Very pleased

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  Love this Lexus! - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By Karen - December 11 - 6:13 am

  This is my 2nd Lexus RX300...traded the 1999 for this Certified Pre-owned-a little more expensive, but worth it! Great handling in poor weather conditions, comfortable ride, great cargo space. Newer RX 330 didnt have as much room width-wise. Rear passengers ride comfortably-even the long-legged teens. Great car for drivers education!

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  HIghly Recommend - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By carol - October 27 - 10:20 pm

  This is a great vehicle. Rides very smoothly. Does great in winter weather. Very reliable, just normal maintenance. Only problem - would like to get the same vehicle in a newer model, but hard to justify spending the money when a 7 year old vehicle is still in great shape.

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  Lexus Automobiles Forever - 2001 Lexus RX 300
  By Bill - April 11 - 8:40 am

  I personally have owned over 10 new cars over the years, and I, without hesitation, say that the Lexus, especially the SUVs, are the most dependable, beautifully designed automobile throughout the industry. The ride, comfort, gas mileage, and convenience, make this car the best... nothing more... only the best of the best. I own a 2001 RX 300, bought by me brand new, and I must admit it rides just as great today as when I first drove it out of the showroom I sincerely advise those who have not experienced its ride and everything else I have mentioned, please do it and take a test drive. I believe once you do, you will be hooked on nothing else. I happen to favor its SUVs.