Lexus RX 350 - FWD 4dr

2009 Lexus RX 350 - FWD 4dr

MSRP Range: $37,700 - $39,100
Fuel Economy: 18 MPG city / 23 MPG highway
Seating capacity: 5
Basic Warranty:

Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain: 6 Years/70,000 Miles
Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited Miles

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2009 Lexus RX 350 FWD 4dr 2009 Lexus RX 350 AWD 4dr 2009 Lexus RX 350 Overview

The 2009 Lexus RX is offered in two primary models: the RX 350, which is powered by a 270-horsepower, 3.5L V6, and the RX 400h, which has an advanced hybrid system combining a 3.3L V6 and an electric motor system, making a combined total
of 268 horsepower.

The 400h's Lexus Hybrid Drive is a "full hybrid" system, meaning it can operate on electric power in some low-speed stop-and-go conditions, greatly increasing fuel efficiency. Utilizing battery packs located underneath the rear seats, the system recovers some energy during braking and coasting. Electric motors assist the gasoline engine with extra power for accelerating and passing.

Both RX models are offered in either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive versions. In the RX 350, the available full-time all-wheel drive system has a viscous limited-slip center differential and distributes power to the front and rear wheels with a 50/50-split in normal driving, sending more to the wheels with more traction when needed. In the 400h, an electric motor drives the rear wheels independently.

According to Lexus, both the front-wheel-drive version of the RX 350 and the RX 400h can accelerate to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. The 400h, however, has superior fuel economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 24 mpg highway.

Extra attention has been paid to noise and vibration in the RX. Vibration-canceling engine mounts, an acoustic windshield, and extra sound insulation are used. There's also an available air suspension system, which has four ride-height settings. A "high"
mode is designed for rough surfaces at speeds slower than 30 mph. "Low" mode lowers ride height by 0.6 inches for improved handling, and an even lower "access" mode for easier entry, exit, and loading.

All RX models have five-passenger seating, with a 40/20/40 split folding rear seatback that both slides and reclines. With the seats folded down, the 28.3-cubic-foot cargo capacity can be expanded to nearly 85 cubic feet.

All RX models have extensive safety features, including vehicle stability control (VSC), anti-lock brakes with brake assist, side curtain air bags, front-seat-mounted side air bags, and a driver's knee air bag. On 400h models, there's also the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system, which seamlessly integrates many of the vehicles systems, including the ABS, VSC, traction control, and steering assist, to enable it to more quickly anticipate the loss of control and make
corrections.

Both the RX 350 and RX 400h are available very well equipped, and include a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, ten-way-adjustable power front seats, real wood interior trim, and heated auto-dimming exterior mirrors.

2009 Lexus RX 350 Model Changes

For 2009, the Lexus RX lineup sees few changes, with a new Pebble Beach Edition RX now available. It offers special exterior colors like Truffle Mica, limited-edition 18-inch alloy wheels, a chromed grille, and special Pebble Beach badging.

Some colors have been dropped--Millennium Silver Metallic, Savannah Metallic, Flint Mica, Desert Sage Metallic, and Black Onyx--while new colors include Obsidian, Smoky Granite Mica, Matador Red, and the above Truffle Mica, which is only available on the Pebble Beach Edition.

2009 Lexus RX 350 Value

The 2009 Lexus RX 350 and RX 400h offer the comfort and refinement of luxury cars, combined with the spacious, versatile interior of utility vehicles. Several high-tech features are available such as adaptive front lighting. The RX 400h, with its advanced hybrid powertrain, stands out for its high fuel efficiency and a class-leading 27-mpg city rating. The models also have a very strong reputation for quality,
including being named the highest-rated midsize premium multi-activity vehicle in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) for 2007.

2009 Lexus RX 350 Strengths

Comfort; ride and refinement; safety; available technology features; hybrid's fuel-
efficiency

2010 Lexus RX 350 Reviews, Pictures and Prices

This stylish all-weather wagon is the company's bestselling vehicle. The RX transports five adults in an immaculate interior, offers prolific luxury appointments, and boasts reasonably good handling. Softer than sportier utes like Acura's MDX, the RX holds a comfy middle ground.

Base Price: $38,575 - $39,975

Lexus RX350 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

2009 Lexus RX350 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FE

- Premium unleaded fuel 91

- Multi-point injection fuel system

- 19.2 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 16.0

- Power: 201 kW , 270 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 251 ft lb , 340 Nm @ 4,700 rpm

Lexus RX 350 Review

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you'd never guess this is an entry-level luxury SUV
Edmunds

stylish and at home in the valet line at a fancy restaurant
Automotive.com

easy on the eyes
Car and Driver

The 2009 Lexus RX 350 hits a sweet spot of luxury and utility with its interior and exterior styling, and there’s a host of new colors from which to choose.

TheCarConnection.com finds that reviewers from around the Web are pleased the styling of the 2009 RX 350. Car and Driver says it’s "easy on the eyes," and Edmunds calls it “smooth and sophisticated.” Kelley Blue Book notes that the Lexus RX 350 avoids "harder angles and squared-off edges favored by traditional SUVs" in favor of "matching rounded body contours with well-defined accent lines." Cars.com remarks “the RX 350 harkens back to an earlier Lexus—not quite cutting edge, but still elegant to my eyes.”

According to Truck Trend, "inside, the Lexus RX 350 2009 offers an additional wood trim color, Black Bird's-Eye Maple, on units with a light gray interior." Kelley Blue Book adds, "cloth upholstery, signature Optitron electroluminescent gauges and real wood trim are complemented by a major assortment of comfort and convenience touches." Car and Driver sums it up: “This is 'sport' as in something off the Ralph Lauren rack.” Edmunds says, “you'd never guess this is an entry-level luxury SUV,” and reports that "real wood and leather trim on the console, door panels and steering wheel come standard and make for a rich ambience." Automotive.com notes "the instrument cluster in the Lexus RX 350 features three large, round gauges trimmed in silver, with legible script and near-perfect backlighting," and mentions "a new interior wood trim option...the Lexus RX 350 has splashes of walnut on the doors and center console and on its steering wheel.

2010 Lexus RX 350

MSRP: $37,700 - $39,100 Invoice: $33,742 - $34,995 Read CarGurus' Review 4 user reviews — add yours 19 photos — add yours 2 articles Share videos Overall: Performance: Appearance: Build Quality: Averaging 4 reviews .

GM marketing boss Mark LaNeve apparently unaware that diesel is now cheaper than gas 2009

Over the last several years, we've heard a lot of excuses from many auto executives as to why their companies aren't offering diesel engines in their American market cars. Yesterday, General Motors' Mark LaNeve, the company's vice president of sales and marketing, made an appearance on C-SPAN's Washington Journal. The final question of the segment came from a viewer wondering why GM has failed to offer U.S. consumers the chance to buy some of the high-mileage diesel cars it offers in Europe.

It would appear that LaNeve might have done better to take a pass on the question. Instead of talking about the cost of making those diesels meet U.S. emissions regulations or the difficulty in helping Americans overcome the misconceptions about the fuel, he claimed that no one has successfully cracked the diesel passenger nut in the U.S. (which based on VW's May sales appears to be wrong). More startlingly, LaNeve went on to claim that diesel is $1.25 a gallon more expensive than gasoline. According to the Energy Information Agency, the national average for diesel this week is $2.35 / gallon while regular gas is $2.52 or $0.17 more than diesel. Admittedly, the fact that diesel is now cheaper than 87 octane gas is a recent development (a trend that nobody is sure how long it will last), but – going on national television and quoting outdated fuel prices as a reason for your bankrupt company's business decisions... well, that doesn't strike us as a terribly hot idea.

You can hear the question and response at 20:30 into the video replay over at C-SPAN.

A Toyota Lexus RX350 is reflected on the wall with the mirror

Fue presentado mundialmente en el Salón de Los Ángeles del año pasado, y ahora llega a nuestro país para completar el line up de la marca de lujo Lexus. Was introduced globally in the Hall in Los Angeles last year, and now coming into our country to complete the line up of the luxury brand Lexus. Se trata de un crossover refinado y en extremo deportivo. This is an extremely refined and crossover sport.

Hasta ayer, Lexus vendía cinco modelos en nuestro país. Until yesterday, five Lexus models sold in our country. Ahora agrega un nuevo ejemplar, un exquisito crossover de altas prestaciones, que entre sus muchas cualidades se encuentra una planta motriz V6 de 3,5 litros con 275 caballos; acelera de 0 a 100 km/h en 7,9 segundos. Now add a new example, an exquisite high-performance crossover, which among its many qualities is a V6 engine plant of 3.5 liters with 275 hp, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds.
El citado motor está coligado a una transmisión automática secuencial de seis velocidades, en tanto que la tracción es del tipo integral permanente, con reparto automático de fuerza hacia cada eje, en función a las exigencias que vaya imponiendo el terreno. The above engine is affiliated to an automatic sequential six-speed, while the traction integral type is permanent, with automatic power to each axle, depending on the requirements to be imposed in the field.
El Lexus RX 350 no es un crossover cualquiera, ya que es nada menos el modelo que dio inicio a este novedoso formato, en el que se mezcla la funcionalidad, con la movilidad y la deportividad; es una de las tipologías más exitosas del mercado. The Lexus RX 350 is not a crossover either because it is no less the model that launched this new format, which combines the functionality, mobility and the sportsmanship that is one of the most successful types of market. En 1998 nació la primera serie, y en 2003 llegó la segunda generación. In 1998, the first born, and in 2003 came the second generation.
A nuestro país llega una solitaria versión, muy equipada por cierto, y en cuyo generoso listado incluye climatizador de dos zonas, diez airbags, controles de tracción y estabilidad, además del avanzado sistema VDIM (vehicle dynamic integrated management), que es un cerebro electrónico que gestiona de manera global las funciones de los dispositivos de ayuda a la conducción, mejorando su respuesta ante una situación de riesgo. Our country comes a lonely version, well equipped by the way, and whose generous list includes two-zone climate control, ten airbags, traction control and stability, in addition to the advanced system VDIM (Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management), a brain managed in a comprehensive manner the functions of devices to aid the driver, improving their response to risk.
Al interior de la marca esperan que el nuevo RX 350 goce de los mismos niveles de aceptación de los que disfruta en Estados Unidos o Europa; pero claro, los volúmenes de ventas sin duda que serán diferentes. Inside the brand they expect the new RX 350 enjoys the same level of acceptance it enjoys in the United States or Europe, but of course, the sales volumes that no doubt will be different. Los ejecutivos hablan de 50 unidades vendidas al mes, lo que representa el 25 por ciento del total de la marca en Chile. The executives sold about 50 units per month, representing 25 percent of the brand in Chile.
El RX 350 cuesta 61 mil dólares, cifra que impresiona, pero que se ajusta perfectamente al pedigrí, equipamiento y tecnología que ofrece el producto. The RX 350 is 61 thousand dollars, a figure that impressed, but that fits perfectly with the pedigree, equipment and technology that provides the product. Para hacerse una idea clara del sitial que ocupa en el mercado, sólo basta con revisar su competencia directa: Audi Q7, BMW X5 y Mercedes-Benz Clase ML. To get a clear picture of sitial position in the market, just check their competition: Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML Class.