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Lexus RX 350
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.
Recent Changes
For 2007, the RX has a mid-cycle refresh consisting of a new 2GR-FE 3.5-liter V6 instead of the older 3MZ-FE 3.3-liter V6 engine, changing the vehicle's name from RX 330 to RX 350. The RX 350 will also feature an updated DVD navigation system with better graphics, voice controlled destination inputs, and a new device called "bread crumbs". Bread crumbs will enable drivers to retrace their steps.
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
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
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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Concept | LF |
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