Lexus RX Models

This manual covers the Lexus RX300, produced for the model years 1998 through 2003. The RX300 is engineered for a blend of comfort and capability, offering a refined driving experience suitable for a variety of conditions. Its design emphasizes reliability and sophisticated performance, making it a distinguished choice in its segment.

The 1999 Lexus RX300, a pioneering luxury compact SUV, offers a refined driving experience with its standard 3.0L V6 engine and available all-wheel drive. This model, part of the ACU10/MCU10 Series, was engineered with a focus on quietness, reliability, and comfort, featuring a car-like ride due to its unibody construction and independent suspension. Its interior appointments, including leather seating and premium audio options, cater to consumers seeking both practicality and luxury. The RX300 established a new market segment, praised for its blend of SUV utility and upscale amenities, and has consistently been recognized for its high reliability.

This manual covers the 1999 Lexus RX300, a luxury compact SUV known for blending car-like comfort with SUV utility. As the first luxury SUV offering from Lexus, it set a benchmark in its segment, featuring a refined 3.0-liter 1MZ-FE V6 engine producing 220 horsepower and a 4-speed automatic transaxle. The RX300 was lauded for its standard luxury appointments, including leather seating and premium audio, and received accolades such as MotorTrend SUV of the Year for 1999. Its engineering quality and reliability, hallmarks of its Toyota Motor Corporation heritage, made it a standout vehicle in its class.

The 2000 Lexus RX300, chassis codes MCU10/MCU15, is a pioneering luxury compact SUV that masterfully blended car-like comfort and handling with the practicality of an SUV. Introduced as part of Lexus's legacy of exceptional quality and reliability, it offered a refined driving experience, setting a benchmark in its segment. This model, powered by the 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 engine, was designed for discerning owners seeking premium features, sophisticated design, and confident all-wheel-drive capability. Its engineering quality and attention to detail are evident in its smooth ride and quiet cabin, making it a standout choice for both daily commuting and longer journeys.

The Lexus RX300, produced from 1998 to 2003, represents the first generation of Lexus's highly successful luxury compact SUV. Built on the XU10 platform, this vehicle is renowned for its pioneering role in establishing the luxury crossover segment, offering a refined, car-like driving experience that distinguished it from traditional body-on-frame SUVs. Key attributes include its quiet and comfortable cabin, smooth ride quality, and the robust 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6 engine, delivering approximately 220 horsepower and 222 lb-ft of torque. Its unibody construction and emphasis on luxury amenities and reliability made it a segment leader, appealing to owners seeking a blend of utility and upscale comfort.

The 2004 Lexus RX330 represents the second generation of Lexus's popular luxury crossover SUV, known for its blend of comfort, refinement, and utility. This model, produced from 2004 to 2006, features a 3.3L V6 engine delivering 230 horsepower and is available with either front-wheel drive or an optional all-wheel-drive system. Its engineering emphasizes a smooth ride quality, an upscale interior, and Lexus's renowned reputation for reliability and build quality, positioning it as a strong competitor in the luxury SUV market against vehicles like the Acura MDX and BMW X5.

The 2005 Lexus RX400h represents a significant milestone as a pioneering luxury hybrid SUV, blending advanced technology with refined comfort. Built on the XU30 platform, this first-generation model offered a unique combination of a 3.3L V6 gasoline engine and electric motors, delivering a net 268 horsepower through its Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) and All-Wheel Drive system. It was engineered to provide a premium driving experience with impressive fuel efficiency and a quiet cabin, setting a benchmark for environmentally conscious luxury vehicles and competing effectively with traditional gasoline-powered luxury SUVs of its era.

The 2005 Lexus RX400H represents a significant milestone in the evolution of luxury SUVs, pioneering the integration of advanced hybrid technology with the refinement and comfort synonymous with the Lexus brand. This model, part of the first generation of the RX400H (XU30), offered a unique blend of SUV versatility, a smooth ride, and a quiet cabin, all while delivering impressive fuel efficiency and performance through its innovative Lexus Hybrid Drive system. Combining a 3.3L V6 gasoline engine with electric motors, the RX400H provided a powerful and responsive driving experience, setting a new standard for environmentally conscious luxury vehicles and competing effectively in the luxury mid-size SUV segment.

The Lexus RX400h, produced for the 2006 model year, represents a pioneering effort in the luxury mid-size crossover SUV segment. As the first luxury hybrid SUV, it masterfully combines Lexus's renowned comfort, refinement, and premium interior materials with the fuel efficiency and performance of its Hybrid Synergy Drive system. This innovative powertrain, featuring a 3.3L V6 engine paired with electric motors, delivers a combined estimated 268 horsepower while offering exceptional fuel economy for its class. Built with Lexus's commitment to engineering quality and reliability, the RX400h offers a quiet cabin, a comfortable ride, and a suite of standard safety features, distinguishing itself from competitors through its advanced hybrid technology and luxurious appointments.

The 2006 Lexus RX400h represents a significant milestone in the luxury SUV market, pioneering the integration of a powerful 3.3L V6 gasoline engine with Lexus's innovative Hybrid Synergy Drive system. This second-generation model, built on the XU30 platform, offers a compelling blend of performance, luxury, and advanced technology, delivering a combined 268 horsepower and exceptional fuel efficiency for its class. Known for its refined ride quality, premium interior appointments, and robust safety features, the RX400h was engineered to provide a superior driving experience, setting a high standard for hybrid SUVs and solidifying Lexus's reputation for reliability and technological advancement.

The 2007 Lexus RX350 is a premium mid-size luxury SUV renowned for its refined powertrain, comfortable interior, and sophisticated styling. Built upon the XU30 platform, which spanned from 2004 to 2008, this model introduced a powerful 3.5L V6 2GR-FE engine, delivering 270 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and available All-Wheel Drive. The RX350 is celebrated for its exceptional reliability, smooth ride, and quiet cabin, making it a strong competitor in its segment. Its engineering emphasizes quality and driver comfort, positioning it as a top choice for those seeking a luxurious and dependable daily driver.

The Lexus RX350, produced from 2004 to 2009 as part of the Second Generation (XU30) lineup, is a luxury mid-size crossover SUV renowned for its blend of comfort, advanced features, and unwavering reliability. Built upon Lexus's commitment to exceptional quality and customer satisfaction, this model offers a potent 3.5L V6 engine, a refined 6-speed automatic transmission, and available All-Wheel Drive, making it a capable and smooth choice for discerning buyers. Its interior appointments, characterized by high-quality materials and a focus on cabin refinement, further solidify its position as a benchmark in its segment, consistently earning high marks for dependability and owner satisfaction.

The 2009 Lexus RX350 is a luxury mid-size crossover SUV that exemplifies refined comfort and proven reliability. As part of the second generation (XU30), this model received a mid-cycle refresh, enhancing its already appealing blend of sophisticated styling, a spacious interior, and a smooth, quiet ride. Powered by a robust 3.5L V6 engine producing 270 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque, the RX350 offers confident performance for daily driving and longer journeys. Its advanced safety features, including standard Vehicle Stability Control and multiple airbags, combined with a reputation for exceptional build quality, make it a highly desirable vehicle for families and individuals seeking a premium and dependable crossover experience.

The 2010 Lexus RX350 is a luxury mid-size crossover SUV renowned for its refined V6 powertrain, comfortable and quiet interior, and the brand's signature reliability. Designed for consumers seeking premium features and advanced technology, this model offers a smooth ride and capable all-wheel-drive system, making it a strong contender in its segment. Its engineering emphasizes a balance of performance, luxury, and dependability, building upon Lexus's established reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

The 2010 Lexus RX350, chassis code GGL10L, is a luxury crossover SUV renowned for its refined ride, quiet cabin, and spacious interior, embodying Lexus's commitment to quality and comfort. Powered by a 3.5L V6 engine (2GR-FE) producing approximately 275 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque, it offers a smooth and capable driving experience, available in both Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations. This generation, produced from 2009-2015, built upon the RX lineage's pioneering role in the luxury crossover segment, competing with established luxury brands through its premium materials and advanced safety features, including standard ABS, traction control, and stability control.