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Lexus RX 300
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2022
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
City
9.5 km/L
Highway
14.2 km/L
Tank size
72 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
What’s not so good
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.