2003 Lexus ES300

The 2003 Lexus ES300 continued the tradition of being packed with style, comfort and extra amenities common to all ES300 models but it sits at the top of its class and was the last ES300 produced after being replaced by the ES330 in 2004. Packed with an aluminum 3.0L V6 engine that generated 210 of horsepower at 5800 rpm and 220 lbs-ft of torque at 4400 rpm along with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission, this luxury car features both good handling and performance. This vehicle that hauls 5 passengers inside recorded a fuel economy data that included 21 mpg on city and 29 mpg on highway driving.

This year's ES300 came in packed with so many options like the previous ES300s but was larger in dimension giving it more passenger room. The car also offers luxury in it's own ways such as a sculpted hood lines, headlight cluster combination and a dynamic surface tension. Among the options the 2003 ES300 offers was the Lexus Navigation System that uses a DVD for map storage, which includes multi-language selection and fast route calculation. This system was offered along with a center-console mounted six-disc CD auto-changer and a single-disc player in the dash.

Although the 2003 Lexus ES300 were only available in base models, it comes equipped with loads of features aside from so many options it offered. In the interior, features such as trip computer, an air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate controls and air filter system, a 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar adjustment, an 8-way power passenger seat, power windows and power door locks and tachometer. Features such as wood trim, cruise control and tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel were also standard. When it comes to outside appearance, this ES300 comes with a power sunroof and automatic-off headlights.

The 2003 ES300 would never be complete without safety features and just like the others it was packed with loads of it. This aspect includes dual front airbags, front torso airbags, curtain side airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, fog lights, daytime running lights and a theft deterrent system. Lots of other optional equipment were also available including power-adjustable brake, accelerator pedals, a navigation system operating on a 3-position tilt for better visibility, Mark Levinson audio with an In-Dash 6-disc CD changer. Consumers can also avail of options such as leather upholstery, heated front seats, power rear sunshade, chrome alloy wheels, high-intensity headlights equipped with rain-sensing windshield wipers and a Vehicle Stability Control antiskid/traction system that includes full-power brake-assist feature.

Highlighting the features of the 2003 Lexus ES300 are equipments such as an auto-dimming heated power-adjustable exterior mirrors, outside temperature gauge and ultraviolet and infrared-reducing tinted glass.