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2007 Lexus RX350 Review
Luxury crossover is soft and smooth.
2007 RX350 Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus RX will handle just about any driving task, from the commute to camping to a Sunday cruise, in style and comfort, regardless of the weather and with reasonable operating costs. It's smooth, roomy, luxurious and responsive. The hybrid-powered RX 400h is a technical marvel and very easy on the environment, with improved fuel economy and no decrease in performance. But over the typical lease or new-car loan period, it's likely to cost more to own than the conventional RX 350, which we find more enjoyable to drive.John Matras filed the original report from Pennsylvania, with staff reports by NewCarTestDrive.com.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Lexus RX 350 FWD ($37,400); RX 350 AWD ($38,800); RX 400h FWD ($41,800); RX450h AWD ($42,580) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 270-hp 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6; 208-hp 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with one or two electric motors |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic; continuously variable automatic (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | multi-stage front airbags, driver's knee-protection airbag, front passenger side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, ABS w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | back-up camera |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada; Kyushu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-255-3987 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 37400 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus RX 350 AWD ($38,800) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone climate control, AM/FM/CD stereo, power driver and front passenger seats, one-touch power windows, power locks with remote, power outside mirrors w/electrochromatic dimming, Homelink universal transmitter, tilt wheel, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, auto-retracting cargo cover, floor mats, automatic on/off headlamps, fog lamps, 17-inch aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Plus package ($2,060) includes leather upholstery, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with memory, one-touch open/close moonroof, adaptive HID headlamps, roof rack with rails, illuminated entry; Gen 5 Navigation system ($2650) includes voice activation, Bluetooth interface and back-up camera; 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55VR18 tires ($495); heated front seats with rain-sensing wipers and headlamp washers ($665); Towing Prep package ($160) includes transmission cooler and heavy-duty alternator and radiator; cargo mat ($90); wheel locks ($66) |
| Destination Charge | 715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 45701 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 270 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 251 @ 4700 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/24 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.2/72.6/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/55.6/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/55.1/36.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 84.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, dual lower links, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4090 |
| Stock Tires | P235/55VR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 |
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