1999-2003 Lexus RX 300: Year-to-Year Changes

2000 Lexus RX: Except for a newly standard trailer hitch, nothing was new for 2000. A satellite-based navigation system was optional.

2001 Lexus RX: Safety took precedence among the 2001 changes. A new standard Vehicle Skid Control (antiskid) system modulated brakes and engine power to maintain stability in slippery conditions. A new Brake Assist feature applied full braking force in response to rapid brake-pedal movement. Also new were a three-point center rear seatbelt and rear child-seat anchors. An alloy spare wheel replaced the prior steel unit, the fuel tank was enlarged, and the grille was modified. New options included all-black leather interior trim, a wood steering-wheel and gearshift knob, and heated seats with dual warmth levels (rather than a single setting).

2002 Lexus RX: For 2002, the navigation system got revisions including multiroute calculation, simplified graphics, and route preview, along with a faster computer and the ability to play DVD movies on its dashboard screen.

2003 Lexus RX: In the final year before a redesign, no changes were made to the RX.