Lexus Facts » Lexus RX330 http://www.lexusfacts.com Information on Lexus Cars and Trucks Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:10:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 First Impressions 2004 Lexus RX330 Base http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/first-impressions-2004-lexus-rx330-base/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/first-impressions-2004-lexus-rx330-base/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/first-impressions-2004-lexus-rx330-base Lexus RX330

Several things can be said about the Lexus RX330 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2004 Lexus RX330 Base Specs

The restyled RX330 Base is equipped with a 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.

The fuel system for the 2004 RX330 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

The RX330 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 air and air springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the RX330 Base are 72.60 inches wide by 186.20 inches long. It sits 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,275 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,216. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The RX330 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus RX330

The 2003 model began the promise of the Lexus RX330. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the RX330 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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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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The 2005 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 front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.

Performance

The restyled RX330 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 Toyota 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2005 RX330 is a SFI design, running on gasoline 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 19.20 gallons.

The RX330 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.

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 listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $37,425, with an invoice cost of $33,120. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The RX330 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2004 model began the promise of the Lexus RX330. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the RX330 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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