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The '''Lexus RX 350''' is a crossover SUV manufactured by the [http://www.toyota.com Toyota Motor Corporation]. It is based heavily on the [[Toyota Camry]] platform which it shares with the [[Toyota Highlander]]. The RX 350 was introduced in 1997 as the [[Toyota Harrier]] in Japan and as the [[RX 350|RX 300]] at the North American International Auto Show. It quickly gained popularity and became Lexus's best-selling model, as it was amongst the first in the crossover SUV car market genre and serves as a model for following designs.
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[[Image:RX350.jpg|frame|'''2007 Lexus RX 350''']]
 
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===Recent Changes===
 
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===Styles and Major Options===
 
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===Pricing===
2007 RX 350 All Wheel Drive:      MSRP $39,495
 
2007 RX 350 Front Wheel Drive:    MSRP $38,095
 
2006 RX 400h All Wheel Drive:    MSRP $46,755
 
2006 RX 400h Front Wheel Drive:  MSRP $45,355
 
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===Gas Mileage===
According to [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass.htm FuelEconomy.gov], the 2007 RX 350 Front Wheel Drive averages 20 MPG City/ 25 MPG Hwy. The 2007 RX 350 All Wheel Drive averages 19 MPG City/ 24 MPG Hwy.
 
Visitors to [http://www.greenhybrid.com GreenHybrid.com], averaged about 25 MPG with their RX 400h in the [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/lexus-rx.html Real Hybrid Mileage Database].
 
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===Reliablity===
 
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===Safety===
 
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===Photos===
[[Image:cabin view.jpg|frame|'''2007 Lexus RX 350 Interior Cabin''']]
[[Image:dashboard.jpg|frame|'''2007 Lexus RX 350 Dashboard''']]
 
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===Colors===
'''The 2007 RX 350 and 2006 RX 400h are available in the following colors:'''
 
Neptune Blue Mica
 
Flint Mica
 
Savannah Metallic
 
Bamboo Pearl
 
Crystal White
 
Millenium Silver Metallic
 
Black Onyx
 
 
 
'''The 2007 RX 350 is also available in these colors (The RX 400h is not):'''
 
Black Forest Pearl
 
Breakwater Blue Metallic
 
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===Main Competitors===
Acura:        MDX
 
BMW:          X3/ X5
 
Hummer:        H3
 
Infiniti:      FX35/ FX45
 
Land Rover:    LR3
 
Mercedes Benz: ML350/ ML500
 
Volvo:        XC90
 
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===Hybrid Models===
 
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===Unique Attributes===
 
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===Resale Values===
As mentioned in the October 2005 issue of SmartMoney, the resale value of the Lexus RX remains to be high due to Lexus's "'''reputation for reliablity'''".
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===Criticisms===
 
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===Design Quirks and Oddities===
 
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===Second Generation: (2004-present)===
 
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===First Generation:  (1998-2003)===
 
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===Worldwide===
For European and Asian markets, the second generation RX was launched in early 2003, where it continues to be a [Lexus RX 350|RX 300] and is made in Japan. Mechanical specification is more or less identical to the 3.0 L V6 [Lexus RX 350|Harrier], with only the four wheel drive version available. Once again, air-suspension and Mark Levinson audio can be specified.
 
The [Lexus RX 350|Harrier Hybrid] went on sale in Japan on March 2005, and the hybrid [Lexus RX 350|Lexus RX 400h] went on sale during the 2006 model year in North America. Europe and Asia will also receive the [Lexus RX 350|Hybrid RX] during 2006.
 
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===Awards===
The RX 300 was MotorTrend magazine's '''Sport Utility of the Year''' for 1999.
 
Winner '''Australia's Best Luxury Four Wheel Drive''' in 2004 - Lexus RX 330
 
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===External Links===
[http://www.lexus.com Official Lexus Website]

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