The Lexus RX330 Base for 2006
The 2006 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 all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
Performance
The RX330 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.3 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX330 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.
The fuel system for the 2006 RX330 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.
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 standard warranty period for the RX330 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $36,370, with an invoice cost of $32,186. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 RX330 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In 2005 and 2006 the RX330 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Bamboo Pearl, Black Forest Pearl, Black Onyx, Breakwater Blue Metallic, Crystal White, Flint Mica, Millennium Silver Metallic, Neptune Blue Mica, and Savannah Metallic.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Lexus RX330 Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a RX330.
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Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX330, Sport Utility, United States market