Overview 2008 Lexus RX350 Base
The 2008 RX350 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 RX350 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 RX350 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The RX350 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.
Fuel is handled for the RX350 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
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 standard warranty period for the RX350 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $38,800, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,338. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 RX350 gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
In 2007 and 2008 the RX350 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Bamboo Pearl, Black Onyx, Brandy Wine Mica, Breakwater Blue Metallic, Crystal White, Desert Sage Metallic, Flint Mica, Millennium Silver Metallic, and Savannah Metallic.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Lexus RX350 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 RX350.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Canada market, Lexus RX350, Sport Utility