First Impressions 2005 Lexus RX330 Base
The 2005 RX330 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the RX330 which include Base. The four-door truck with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.
Performance
The restyled RX330 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.3-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Toyota 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The fuel system for the 2005 RX330 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
The RX330 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
RX330 Base Statistics
The RX330 is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $37,425, with an invoice cost of $33,120. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the RX330 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
The RX330 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2004 model began the promise of the Lexus RX330. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the RX330 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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LEXUS KEY 2004 2005 2006 ES330 GS300 GS430 GX470 RX330 |  |
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX330, Sport Utility, United States market