Doug DeMuro gives the 2002 Lexus RX300 a resounding 93.5/100, praising it as a historically important vehicle that created the luxury SUV market and remains responsible for 37% of Lexus sales today. The vehicle excels in design and technology—featuring trendy Alteza tail lights, a two-tone pearl white and gold paint scheme, and a dashboard screen that distinguished it from mainstream competitors—while also impressing with comfort features like leather upholstery with exposed stitching and armrests that elevated it above Toyota models. Performance is the lone weakness, with DeMuro noting the smooth but unexciting 3L V6 engine and calling out an "abysmally low weekend score" due to lack of driving fun, though he highlights excellent reliability with many examples reaching 300,000+ miles without issues. The RX300 is ideal for buyers seeking a historically significant, practical luxury SUV prioritizing comfort and dependability over driving engagement.