The Lexus RX 350 is a midsize luxury SUV and this vehicle offers excellent combination of performance and luxury. The car has undergone some changes in 2010 and these include sleeker exterior and spacious interior along with changes in some other aspects. The car will be one of the lexus cars to be released in the Indian market in 2010.
Lexus RX 350 Specification
The Lexus RX 350 review shows that the car comes with a 3500cc, V6 diesel engine. This engine can deliver power of 270 bhp at 6200 rpm and torque of 251 ft-lbs at 4700 rpm. The length of the car is 4729 mm and its width is 1844 mm while its height is 1678 mm. The car can seat 5 individuals comfortably.
The engine of the vehicle comes with 6-speed automatic transmission and this allows the car to enjoy excellent acceleration. The car has new double wishbone rear suspension and this helps in improving the handling and performance of the vehicle. The car has ground clearance of 190 mm and its fuel tank limit is 87 litres.
Lexus RX 350 Mileage
The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known as yet.
Lexus RX 350 Interiors
The Interiors of the car are comfortable and employ high quality materials and hi tech features. The car has comfortable seats and the front seats have heating and ventilating feature. The features in the cabin include navigation system which is optional. The system comes with remote touch which is a small device placed on central console and this functions like a mouse. The car also offers rear entertainment system at a package price.
Lexus RX 350 Safety features
The safety features in the car include side curtain airbags placed for both seating rows. The car has intuitive parking assist and pre collision system. The pre collision system retracts front seatbelts and activates the brake assist when an inevitable front collision is identified. The car also has dynamic radar cruise control that applies brakes and reduces throttle if the vehicle is extremely close to someone ahead.
Lexus RX 350 Price and design variations
The price of the car is around Rs 38 lakhs and the car is available in a single design variation.
Lexus Rx 350 Colors
The car is available in 9 colors and these include black sapphire pearl, golden almond metallic, obsidian, cerulean blue metallic, matador red mica, smoky granite mica, truffle mica, tungsten pearl and starfire pearl.
Lexus knows what its customers like and seldom slips up when it introduces a new model. This solid competence was exemplified by the company's RX 300 luxury midsize SUV. As one of the first entries in the crossover luxury SUV segment, the RX provided a high seating position, available all-wheel drive and generous cargo capacity but without the typical truck-based SUV side effects of poor fuel economy and a stiff ride.
With its handsomely trimmed cabin, velvet-smooth powertrain and polished overall demeanor, the Lexus RX 300 had a lot going for it, especially for folks who prized a serene driving experience over a more sporting one. It quickly became a hit and during its run it was often not only Lexus' best-selling model, but also the top-selling luxury SUV in the United States as well.
The Lexus RX series continues to be a very popular choice, with the original 300 being succeeded by the RX 330 and RX 350. As a choice for a used luxury crossover, the RX 300 shines, especially when the model's stellar records for build quality and reliability are factored in.
The five-passenger RX 300 was essentially a single-generation model that ran from 1999-2003. Its successors, the RX 330 and RX 350 sported revamped styling and larger V6s as indicated by the numerical part of their names.
Available with front-wheel drive or traction-enhancing all-wheel drive, the Lexus RX 300 came in one trim and was powered by a 3.0-liter V6 (220 horsepower and 222 pound-feet of torque) paired to a four-speed automatic transmission. Towing capacity, at 3,500 pounds, was on the light side.
Luxury features such as 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, automatic climate control, full power accessories (including front seats and "auto-down" windows in all doors) and a cassette player came standard on the RX 300. Standard safety features included antilock brakes and front-seat side airbags.
For 2001, the Lexus RX 300 received a midcycle refresh that brought refreshed styling and newly standard safety features including stability control (dubbed "VSC") and brake assist. A handful of new options debuted as well, including a DVD-based navigation system, HID headlights, chrome wheels and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Choosing not to mess with success, Lexus made no significant changes to the RX 300 for its final two years.
In our reviews of the Lexus RX 300, we appreciated the vehicle's low step-in height, comfortable seats and excellent outward visibility. Performance was respectable for a 2-ton vehicle with a 0-60-mph sprint of 8.8 seconds, while the transmission furnished smooth gearchanges, holding a gear when needed and stepping down promptly.
Long road trips had the RX 300 in its element, as it gobbled up large amounts of interstate effortlessly while providing occupants with a hushed, supple ride. Additionally, the backseat's ability to slide fore and aft nearly 5 inches allowed parents to more easily reach their children in car seats. In terms of handling, the RX 300 felt planted and precise, though the soft suspension allowed a fair bit of body roll when pressed in turns.
Gripes centered around so-so mileage (around 17 or so mpg) and a gimmicky center stack screen that, considering it displayed only temperature and trip information, didn't really need to be so large.
