2008 Lexus RX 350 Base (A5)

• Acoustic windshield
• Auto-on/off headlamps w/delay-off
• Black privacy glass
• Chrome Door Handles
• Daytime running lights
• Electrochromic pwr heated mirrors
• Integrated black rear spoiler
• Integrated front fog lamps
• Intermittent rear wiper
• LED brake lamps
• Pwr rear liftgate
• Rear bumper protector
• UV ray-reducing window glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Water-repellent front door glass

• (3) pop-up storage compartments under cargo floor
• 10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests, integrated armrests
• 3-pod electroluminescent instrument cluster
• 7 LCD multi-info screen w/adjustable brightness-inc: ventilation, outside temp, average MPG, current MPG, average speed
• AM/FM stereo w/cassette/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: (8) speakers, sound positioning system, radio data system (RDS)
• Carpeted floor mats
• Chrome door handles
• Chrome scuff plates
• Coat hooks
• Cruise control
• Cut pile carpeting
• Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: dust & air filters
• Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
• Front door storage pockets
• Front seatback pockets
• Front/rear assist grips
• HomeLink universal transceiver
• Lighting-inc: door courtesy, ignition ring, glove box, front map, cargo area, illuminated entry w/delay
• Maple or walnut wood trim-inc: door panels, shifter island, console
• Metallic accents-inc: center instrument panel, switch plates
• Overhead console w/sunglasses holder
• Pop-out cupholder left of steering wheel
• Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout
• Pwr fuel door release
• Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch auto-up/down, jam protection
• Rear AC vents at rear of center console
• Rear cargo area-inc: auto-retracting tonneau cover, auxiliary pwr outlet
• Rear center armrest w/(2) cup holders & storage box
• Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer
• Reclining/sliding rear 40/20/40 split fold-down seat-inc: adjustable headrests
• Remote entry system-inc: remote window down, lock, 2-stage unlock, trunk open, panic feature, volume-adjustable tone, rolling code technology
• Retained accessory pwr
• Scheduled maintenance indicator light
• Short pole antenna w/in-glass FM diversity system
• Sliding center console-inc: (2) illuminated cup holders, coin holder, illuminated storage bin, auxiliary pwr outlet
• Sun visors w/adjustable-illumination vanity mirrors, slide extensions
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system w/in-key transponder
• Wood & leather-trimmed shift knob
• Wood & leather-trimmed tilt steering wheel w/audio controls

• 17 x 6.5 aluminum wheels
• 225/65SR17 mud & snow tires
• 3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine-inc: dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
• 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)-inc: brake assist (BA)
• 5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission-inc: OD, snow mode, gated shifter, shift logic control
• Dual-link MacPherson strut rear suspension-inc: coil springs, gas shocks
• Front wheel drive
• Full-size spare tire w/aluminum wheel
• MacPherson strut front suspension-inc: coil springs, gas shocks
• Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes
• Pwr rack & pinion steering
• Rear stabilizer brace
• Tool kit
• Traction control (TRAC)
• Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch

• 3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors
• 3-point rear seat belts
• 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)-inc: brake assist (BA)
• All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
• All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR)
• Brake pedal regression prevention
• Child safety rear door locks
• Collapsible steering column
• Collision fuel cutoff
• Daytime running lights
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Dual front advanced airbag system w/crash severity & occupant detection sensors
• First aid kit
• Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
• Front/rear crumple zones
• Front/rear side curtain airbags w/roll sensor
• Impact-dissipating upper interior trim
• Rear seat ISO-FIX top tether anchors
• Side-impact door beams
• Traction control (TRAC)
• Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch

Model Highlights

The 2008 Lexus RX is offered in two primary models: the RX350, which is powered by a 270-horsepower, 3.5L V6, and the RX400h, which has an advanced hybrid system combining a 3.3L V6 and an electric motor system, making a total of 268 horsepower together. 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. The system recovers some energy to battery packs--which are located under the back seat--during braking and coasting, and the 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 RX350, 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 RX350 and the RX400h can accelerate to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. The 400h, however has superior fuel economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 24 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, including a "high" mode for rough surfaces at under 30 mph. "Low" mode lowers ride height by 0.6 inches for improved handling, and there's also a 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 safety systems aplenty, 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 RX350 and RX400h are available in a single very well-equipped model, which includes a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, ten-way-adjustable power front seats, real wood interior trim, and heated auto-dimming exterior mirrors. The RX offers several other innovative high-tech features that aren't common on vehicles in its price range. An adaptive front-lighting system swivels the headlights up to 15 degrees in corners, and the dynamic laser cruise control will maintain a set distance from vehicles traveling ahead. Other major options include a DVD-based navigation system with five million points of interest and an integrated Bluetooth calling interface, an illuminated entry system, a large moonroof, and an 11-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System.