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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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The third generation Lexus RX came out at the Los Angeles Auto Show held in 2008, with the first concept model unveiled by the parent company in 2007 at the same event.

Assembled at two Lexus factories, Ontario, Canada and Kyushu, Japan, the new RX was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine capable of developing a maximum power of 275 hp. According to the figures provided by the car manufacturer, the new RX was due to reach mass production in February 2009 for the United States and in mid-2009 for the European countries, Japan and others.

In November 2008, Lexus launched at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show the hybrid version of the RX which will have the same 3.5-liter V6 engine, but will be named RX 450h. The RX hybrid was sold in the US and in the Japanese markets starting with mid-2009.

The Lexus RX was among the first luxury crossovers produced, an all-purpose & versatile car.

Many features were offered as standard, such as keyless start, heated side mirrors, SmartAccess, bluetooth, a telescopic steering wheel, power 10-way seats and UV reducing exterior glass.

The optional features available were a better sound system (15 speakers), dual screens for the rear seats to be used for entertainment, 19-inch alloys, navigation, heated and ventilated front seats and others.

press release
LEXUS RX 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  2 gasoline engines
  • 350 AWD 6AT (277 HP)
  • 350 FWD 6AT (277 HP)
  2 hybrid engines
  • 450h AWD CVT (299 HP)
  • 450h FWD CVT (299 HP)

LEXUS RX
350 AWD 6AT (277 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 AWD 6AT (277 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:204 KW @ 6200 RPM
277 HP @ 6200 RPM
274 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:257 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM
348 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:187.7 in (4768 mm)
Width:74.2 in (1885 mm)
Height:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track:64.1/63.7 in (1,628/1,618 mm)
Wheelbase:107.8 in (2738 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.88 in (175 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.5 cuFT (496 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:40 ft (12.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4343 lbs (1970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5610.7 lbs (2545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:250 g/km / CertifiedUltra-LowEmissionVehicle (ULEVII)

LEXUS RX
350 FWD 6AT (277 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 FWD 6AT (277 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:204 KW @ 6200 RPM
277 HP @ 6200 RPM
274 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:255 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM
346 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:187.8 in (4770 mm)
Width:74.2 in (1885 mm)
Height:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track:64.1/63.7 in (1,628/1,618 mm)
Wheelbase:107.9 in (2741 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.3 in (185 mm)
Cargo Volume:40 cuFT (1133 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
Turning circle:40 ft (12.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4178 lbs (1895 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5610.7 lbs (2545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:250 g/km

LEXUS RX
450h AWD CVT (299 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450h AWD CVT (299 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:183 KW @ 6000 RPM
249 HP @ 6000 RPM
245 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:234 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
317 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Electrical motor power:122.8 kw (167 hp)
Electrical motor torque:247.1 lb-ft (335 Nm)
Total maximum power:168.4 kw (229 hp)
Total maximum torque:233.8 lb-ft (317 Nm)
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Hybrid
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:eCVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:187.7 in (4768 mm)
Width:74.2 in (1885 mm)
Height:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track:64.1/63.7 in (1,628/1,618 mm)
Wheelbase:107.8 in (2738 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.5 cuFT (496 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
Turning circle:40 ft (12.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4652 lbs (2110 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5952.4 lbs (2700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:148 g/km / Certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II)

LEXUS RX
450h FWD CVT (299 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450h FWD CVT (299 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3456 cm3
Power:183 KW @ 6000 RPM
249 HP @ 6000 RPM
245 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:234 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
317 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Electrical motor power:122.8 kw (167 hp)
Electrical motor torque:247.1 lb-ft (335 Nm)
Total maximum power:219.9 kw (299 hp)
Total maximum torque:233.8 lb-ft (317 Nm)
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Hybrid
Fuel capacity:19 gallons (71.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:eCVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/60 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:187.7 in (4768 mm)
Width:74.2 in (1885 mm)
Height:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Front/rear Track:64.1/63.7 in (1,628/1,618 mm)
Wheelbase:107.8 in (2738 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.9 in (175 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.5 cuFT (496 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
Turning circle:40 ft (12.2 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4519 lbs (2050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5952.4 lbs (2700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:140 g/km
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