Lexus RX (03-09) - Review

Review by David Ross on
With its sharp styling, upmarket image and lack of a diesel engine, it's clear the Lexus RX was always designed as a road going four-wheel drive car rather than an a proper offroader. As you'd expect from Lexus (which is owned by Toyota) build quality and reliability are second to none while superb ride comfort makes it great for covering long distances. In 2005 the RX300 was joined by the RX400h model which is actually a hybrid - and uses an electric motor alongside its petrol engine. This is the alternative to a conventional diesel and returns a useful 35mpg. In 2006 the RX300 was replaced by the RX350 which was both more powerful and more frugal than the smaller engine.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

There are three main trim levels in the RX range - standard, SE and SE-L. All models come well equipped with traction and stability control, xenon headlights, Isofix child seat mounting points, rain sensitive wipers, trip computer, cruise control, electric windows and mirrors, climate control, six-CD changer, steering-wheel stereo controls, electrically adjustable driver's and front passenger seat, leather steering wheel and 17-inch alloys. The SE adds adaptive front lighting (which swivels in corners and at junctions to light up the road ahead), automatic lights, electrically adjustable steering column, powered tailgate, sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats and 18-inch wheels. The SE-L adds luxuries such as touch-screen sat nav, Bluetooth, parking assist monitor, Mark Levinson stereo and rear twin DVD players.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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