First Impressions 2006 Lexus RX400h Base
The 2006 RX400h 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 RX400h 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 Honda.
Performance
The RX400h Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The fuel system for the 2006 RX400h is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS 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 17.20 gallons.
The RX400h 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.
RX400h Base Statistics
The RX400h is 187.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 68.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $44,660, with an invoice cost of $39,746. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 RX400h gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 33 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
The 2005 model began the promise of the Lexus RX400h. The 2006 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 RX400h Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX400h, Sport Utility, United States market