2001 Lexus RX 300 Recommendations

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).