2000 Lexus RX 300 Overview

Looking for a Used RX 300 in your area?

CarGurus has 1,307 nationwide RX 300 listings starting at $3,795.

Used Acura MDX 9644 listings

Used Honda CR-V 36819 listings

Used Toyota Highlander 24888 listings

Used Lexus ES 300 1502 listings

Used Toyota RAV4 26443 listings

Used Toyota Camry 84175 listings

Used BMW X5 11396 listings

Used Honda Accord 50915 listings

Used Toyota 4Runner 12546 listings

Used Lexus GS 300 894 listings

Average User Score

4.5 ⁄ 5 stars

Based on 17 reviews

Love To Drive It by Lisa

— This car is STILL running well after 8 years of daily usage, and honestly it hasn't had many problems. It is a nice, small, sporty SUV, so it isn't TOO bulky or cumbersome to drive, and it doesn't hav... Read More

2000 Lexus Rx300 by Stephen

— I got this SUV because my son born at 2000. Need some more space for his baby stuff. Despite the 2 tons weights, the car was surprisingly maneuverable and great handling. Start from red light was s... Read More

It's A Wonderful Car With Lots Of Room For Fun Car Trips With Your Friends. by Sarah

— I just love my car. It's such a great car, and so good to me :) It has a lot of room and doesn't require a great deal of maintence. It's very fun to take on trips with your friends because there is a... Read More

2000 Lexus RX 300 Overview

Overall User Score

4.5⁄5

Based on 17 reviews

This was the second model year for the RX 300, Lexus's car-based luxury SUV.  By 2000, the RX 300 accounted for one half of all Lexus sold in the United States.  Drivers were pleased that many of the negatives often attributed to SUVs and trucks were absent from the RX.  Then again, so were many of the benefits.

Despite the addition of a new exterior color, the RX remains unchanged from 1999.  The 3.0 Liter V-6 provides 220 hp and 222 lb.-ft. of torque.  Gas mileage was 19/24 for the front wheel model and 18/22 for the AWD. The RX seats five and offers as much additional storage space as a Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Since Lexus estimated that just 7% of RX buyers will venture off-road, the full time AWD continued to be optional.  Ground clearance was bumped up 1/5 of an inch.

RX reviews for 2000 were a mixed bag. Some loved what others hated.  The most common rave was the smooth and quiet ride that Lexus is known for.  The RX's unibody construction provides a cushioned ride which was quite unexpected from an SUV.  Frequent complaints were unfriendly ergonomics, including an awkward display screen disproportionately large for its functionality.  The discovery that the RX is much more of a car was upsetting to many drivers expecting an SUV.

Talk about the 2000 Lexus RX 300

No comments yet

Looking for a Used RX 300 in your area?

CarGurus has 1,307 nationwide RX 300 listings starting at $3,795.

	2000 Lexus RX 300	2001 Acura MDX	2000 Honda CR-V

Cost	$7,776 Average Instant Market Value	$8,096 Average Instant Market Value	$6,148 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway)	22	21	23
Horsepower	220	240	146
Crash Test Rating			4
Front Leg Room (inches)	40.7	41.5	41.5