Lexus RX series car is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the Lexus division of Toyota. RX first came out in 1997 as a Lexus concept car, and a few months later 300 RX / Harrier went into production. In 2003, the second generation RX debuted in the United States. In 2004, the RX series issued the first hybrid SUV, the Lexus RX400h.
Second-generation RX (xCU3x-series)
Manufacturers Lexus
The parent company Toyota Motor Corporation
Also called the Toyota Harrier
Period in production 1997-present
Class Mid-size entry-level luxury crossover SUV
Body style 4-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive
Car related Lexus ES
Toyota Camry
Toyota Highlander
First Generation (1998-2003)
The model is the same as the Toyota Harrier 3000 cc V6 engine.
The second generation (2004-2008)
Second generation
Second-generation RX (xCU3x-series)
Also called Lexus RX 300
Lexus RX 330
Lexus RX 350
Lexus RX 400h
Production 2004-present
Assembly of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Kyūshū, Japan
Machine (2004 - 2006) 3.3 L 3MZ-FE V6, 223 hp SAE (166 kW) and 323 Nm (238 ft · lbf)
(2007 -) 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6, 270 horsepower @ 6,200 RPM, Torque (lb-ft) 251 @ 4,700 RPM
5-gear automatic transmission
Wheelbase 106.9 in
Length 186.2 in
Width 72.6 in
Height 66.1 in
19:20 US gal fuel capacity
In January 2003, Lexus issued a second generation SUV at the North American International Auto Show.
Second generation Toyota Harrier (hybrid version).
The interior of the second generation RX-zone climate control display doubles, eight air bags. In addition that can be selected include a premium sound system from Mark Levinson is comprised of 11 210-watt speakers, GPS navigation, DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones, and a lot of glass-panel roof.
Sales of the second generation is the first generation Lexus sold inherited. Approximately 100,000 units sold each year in the United States, Lexus RX SUV became popular in the market.
Lexus RX 400h Hybrid.
Lexus RX 400h / Harrier Hybrid is the world's first hybrid SUV. Lexus RX400h uses Hybrid Synergy Drive, which combines a V6 engine with an electric motor. With so performance is approaching V8 with improved fuel economy and lower emissions. RX400h first appeared at the North American International Auto Show 2004 in Detroit. This type came out in Asia and Europe in 2006.
== Third Generation (2009-Present)