Lexus Facts » Lexus RX350 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 2007 Lexus RX350 Base http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/first-impressions-2007-lexus-rx350-base/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/07/first-impressions-2007-lexus-rx350-base/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/first-impressions-2007-lexus-rx350-base Lexus RX350

Several things can be said about the Lexus RX350 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.

2007 Lexus RX350 Base Specs

The restyled RX350 Base is equipped with a 3.5-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 2006 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX350 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2007 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.

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. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $37,400, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,099. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The RX350 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

In 2006 and 2007 the RX350 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. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Lexus RX350

The 2006 model began the promise of the Lexus RX350. The 2007 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 RX350 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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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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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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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.

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.

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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

The 2009 RX350 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

In Summary

The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus RX350. The 2009 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 RX350 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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The restyled RX350 Base is equipped with a 3.5-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 2007 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX350 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

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.

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 2008 (MSRP) was $38,800, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,338. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 RX350 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The RX350 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Lexus RX350. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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