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Lexus RX 350

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The Lexus RX 350 is a crossover SUV manufactured by the 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 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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2007 Lexus RX 350

Recent Changes


Styles and Major Options


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


Gas Mileage

According to 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 GreenHybrid.com, averaged about 25 MPG with their RX 400h in the Real Hybrid Mileage Database.


Reliablity


Safety


Photos

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2007 Lexus RX 350 Interior Cabin
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2007 Lexus RX 350 Dashboard

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


Main Competitors

Acura: MDX

BMW: X3/ X5

Hummer: H3

Infiniti: FX35/ FX45

Land Rover: LR3

Mercedes Benz: ML350/ ML500

Volvo: XC90


Hybrid Models


Unique Attributes


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".


Criticisms


Design Quirks and Oddities


Second Generation: (2004-present)


First Generation: (1998-2003)


Worldwide





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


External Links

Official Lexus Website