1999 Lexus RX Specifications

4-Door SUV
MSRP based on 4-Door SUV
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.0L
EPA Class Mid-Size Station Wgn
Style Name 4dr SUV
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/dual shift programs, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter, slope compensation control

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size Station Wgn
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3692
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 40.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 110.2
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.8
Second Hip Room (in) 55.2
Front Head Room (in) 39.5
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.2
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 65.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 46.7
Length, Overall (in) 180.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.7
Track Width, Front (in) 61.6
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.0
Wheelbase (in) 103.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 49.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 42.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 75.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 39.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 39.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 71.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 36.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 220 @ 5800
Displacement 3.0L/183
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 222 @ 4400
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.019
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.080
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.194
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.141
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.411
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.938
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x .39
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 41.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 43.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size 225/70R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/70R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size 225/70R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.67
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.51
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Driver & front passenger air bags
Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front seat passengers
3-point pretensioning/force-limiting front seat belts...
3-point outboard rear seat belts
Rear center lap belt
Child safety rear door locks
Side-impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Daytime running lights
First aid kit

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 70,000
Drivetrain Years 6

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 80
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 582
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3500
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