2003 Lexus RX Specifications

4-Door SUV
MSRP based on 4-Door SUV
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/23 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 automatic transmission w/"snow" mode

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size Station Wgn
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3715
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.8
Second Hip Room (in) 55.2
Front Head Room (in) 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.2
Front Leg Room (in) 40.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 110
Second Head Room (in) 38.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 61.6
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 103.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.0
Height, Overall (in) 65.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 180.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
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) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 75.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 23

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 220 @ 5800
Displacement 3.0L/183
Engine Order Code 1MZ-FE
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 222 @ 4400
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.94
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.02
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.08
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.14
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 43.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 41.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size 225/70SR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size 225/70SR16
Front Tire Size 225/70SR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

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 No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
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 Brake System (ABS)
Brake assist
Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)
Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS)
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags (SRS)
3-point pretensioning/force-limiting front seat belts w/manual...
3-point seat belts all rear seating positions
Automatic locking retractor (ALR)/emergency locking retractor...
Top tether anchors (3) & ISO-FIX bars, rear seat
Daytime running lights
Collision fuel cut-off
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
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 80
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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