First Impressions 2008 Lexus RX400h Base
The 2008 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 all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.
Engine Performance
The restyled RX400h 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 N/A 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
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 dimensions of the RX400h Base are 72.60 inches wide by 187.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $41,180 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,648. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 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 2008 RX400h gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 27 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Lexus RX400h Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a RX400h.
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2004 2008 LEXUS RX330 RX350 RX400H CARPET FLOORMATS |  |
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US $110.00 | 12d 7h 37m |
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2008 2009 LEXUS RX RX350 RX400H REAR BUMPER GUARD | |
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US $205.99 | 20d 5h 30m |
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UNCUT 2006 2007 2008 LEXUS RX350 RX400H KEY REMOTE | |
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US $64.99 | 10d 20h 36m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Canada market, Lexus RX400h, Sport Utility