Lexus RX 2003–2006 car dimensions: 4740 mm long, 1845 mm wide and 1675 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,835 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin offers multi-zone automatic climate control and cruise control as standard across grades. Electrically adjustable front seats come fitted, with leather and heated seats plus memory on SE and above. A 7-inch screen appears with the optional or SE-L standard navigation system, which includes a colour reversing camera. Power tailgate is standard from SE. Nine airbags including knee bag, VSC, ABS and brake assist are standard. No advanced driver aids beyond basic stability systems are listed.
Boot space measures 439 litres with seats up, expanding to 1180 litres with the rear seats folded. The 40:20:40 split rear seats on higher grades add flexibility for mixed loads and passengers.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked 700 kg. Payload sits around 470 kg. Air suspension with height adjustment is standard on the SE-L grade for better load levelling and off-road clearance.
The cabin is spacious and quiet with dual-zone automatic climate control standard. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment. Higher grades add leather upholstery, heated front seats, power tailgate and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats that slide and recline.
Combined fuel use 12.2 l/100 km
Service every 12 months or 10,000 miles
Nine airbags standard including knee and curtains
VSC, TRC, ABS, BA and EBD standard
Euro IV emissions compliant
The 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine produces 204 bhp and returns a combined 12.2 litres per 100 km with 288 g/km CO2. It meets Euro IV standards and runs on 95-octane fuel from a 72-litre tank.
Official servicing is due every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. Regular oil and filter changes keep the engine reliable.
Safety kit includes dual-stage front airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, large side airbags and full-length curtain airbags. Active systems cover vehicle stability control, traction control, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. Adaptive front lighting is fitted on the top grade.
The car is known for strong build quality and long-term reliability. A three-year or 60,000-mile warranty covers mechanical and paint issues.
Length 4740 mm, Width 1845 mm, Height 1675 mm, Wheelbase 2715 mm (RX 2003–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lexus Europe RX 300 specification sheet, copyright 2004, Toyota/Lexus New Car Features NCF 242E appendix AP-2, Europe column, Wheelbase is the NCF.