It is common to find buyers of the Lexus RX400h enthusiastic about their purchase. The RX400h has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2007 model is no exception. The Lexus RX400h falls into the sport utility for the family category. The RX400h inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year

Lexus RX400h Engine Specs

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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX400h comes equipped with 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 2007 RX400h is a traditional SFI, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The RX400h is 187.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

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.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $42,580, with a dealer invoice cost of $37,894. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The RX400h Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirty one in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green truck, this was exceptional.

In 2006 and 2007 the RX400h Base was availble in the exterior colors of Bamboo Pearl, Black Onyx, Crystal White, Flint Mica, Millennium Silver Metallic, Neptune Blue Mica, and Savannah Metallic.

We Think...

The 2007 model year was telling year for the Lexus RX400h. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX400h, Sport Utility, United States market

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