Lexus RX Series 1st (XU10) Generation Price in Pakistan, Pictures & Reviews

The 1st Generation Lexus RX was introduced in 1997. The 1997 Lexus RX is a front engine front/four wheel drive mid-size luxury SUV. The Lexus RX 1st Generation is also known as the Toyota Harrier in the Japanese market. The Lexus RX 1997 has been the best-selling SUV since its launch in the United States. In the year 2000 the Lexus RX Series received a facelift that included a series of minor cosmetic changes and upgrades. Production of the 1st Generation Lexus RX lasted for 7 years, the Lexus RX was available to purchase in the years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and the year 2003. The 1997 Lexus RX was available in just one variant Lexus RX300. The price of the Lexus RX 1997 was not competitive when compared to other models in the same class.

The exterior of the 1st Generation Lexus RX features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language. The front end houses sharp side swept headlights, a trapezium shaped chrome grille, and an outward sticking bumper. The rear end houses trapezium styled side swept taillights with circular inserts, a chrome trim pieces running the length of the tailgate, the rear windscreen wiper, an outward sticking bumper and a standard case tailgate. The facelift variant of the Lexus RX features slightly revised larger sharp side swept headlights and a large front bumper. The rear end houses clear taillights with circular inserts and a larger rear bumper. The overall exterior of the 1997 Lexus RX features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language that is familiar for a Japanese SUV released in the late nineties. Options include High-intensity discharge headlights.

The interior of the 1997 Lexus RX features the use of gray plastic trim pieces with wood paneling. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features include heated and power door mirrors, automatic climate control, power front seats, cruise control, power windows, keyless entry, multifunction steering wheel, trip computer and a 7-speaker stereo audio system. Options include auto dimming door mirrors, a rear spoiler, a trailer hitch receiver, power moonroof, memory seats, auto dimming rearview mirror, garage door transmitter, satellite navigation, CD and DVD input, leather/wood steering wheel, leather upholstery and heated front seats. The overall interior of the 1st Generation Lexus RX features a good amount of interior space for a mid-size SUV of its exterior dimensions and also an ample level of comfort, luxury and refinement.

Engine 2.4 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 3.0 Liter DOHC 24 Valve V6 Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

The Lexus RX 1st Generation can achieve an average of up to 10KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 750KM from the mid-size SUV’s 75-liter fuel tank.

The main competitors of the Lexus RX 1997 are the Toyota Harrier, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, BMW X5 and the Range Rover.

2.4 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 157bhp@5800RPM 3.0 Liter DOHC 24 Valve V6 220bhp@6000RPM