First Impressions 2009 Lexus RX350 Base
A lot has been said about the Lexus RX350 for 2009. As Lexus's entry in the sport utility market the RX350 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door RX350 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Lexus as a brand in general.
Performance
The restyled RX350 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.5-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 2009 RX350 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX350 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
RX350 Base Statistics
The RX350 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 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the RX350 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2009 RX350 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Lexus RX350 Base sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a RX350.
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2004 2009 Lexus RX330 RX350 RX400h Cargo Net OEM Part |  |
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US $35.00 | 5d 2h 21m |
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04 09 LEXUS RX330 RX350 RX400 TRAILER HITCH CLASS 3 | |
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US $121.15 | 6d 6h 18m |
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2004 2009 LEXUS RX330 RX350 RX400h HOOD BUG DEFLECTOR | |
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US $121.50 | 22d 5h 49m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX350, Sport Utility, United States market