Lexus RX 1997

This generation of Lexus RX has been produced from January, 1997 to December, 2003. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 1997 Lexus RX is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (2 versions).

This Lexus is available with two petrol engines with displacement 3.0 litres and power of from 201 to 223 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Lexus RX 1997 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 11.6 to 13 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Lexus RX 1997 petrol engine version is Lexus RX 300, consuming 11.6 litres per 100km.

Lexus RX 1997 CO2 emissions is approximately 311 grams per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.5 seconds has Lexus RX 300 version, conversely the tardiest one is Lexus RX 300 4WD reaching this speed only in 9.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 180 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 201 hp version (Lexus RX 300) and 3 other versions.

Lenght of Lexus RX is 458 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Lexus RX is about 5 cm longer than Honda CR-V, but 3 cm shorter than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Lexus RX gross weight is from 2245 to 2270 kg (depending on modification), which is about 20 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.

This Lexus is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3000 €. According to user reviews, average Lexus RX repair costs are 130 € per year. Users calculated Lexus RX 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2400 € cost per year and 0.17 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 70%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Lexus RX for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Lexus RX prices and costs.

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Lexus RX prices

Lexus RX 1997 - 2003 crossover price in Latvia is from 1800 € to 5000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Lexus RX price is average - Lexus RX is approximately for 22 percents cheaper then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 1997 - 2003 prices). Despite of relatively low price Lexus RX quality is above average (see below), so this Lexus can be a good buy.