Lexus RX 2 (XU30) Crossover (2003-2009)

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Product Overview

Lexus RX 2 (chassis code XU30) is a mid-size crossover in production from 2003 to 2009. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.0 to 3.5 liters. In select markets, an inline-4 was also offered.
The most popular premium crossover and the best-selling Lexus vehicle of its time, the Mk2 RX features an extremely robust drivetrain and a highly refine interior. However, the exterior styling is very boring and further confirmed the notion that Lexus was making cars for old ladies.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Lexus RX is hardly any "offroader". Utility-minded owners will love the 2130L (75cu-ft) cargo space.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 54% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Extremely robust drivetrain
  • Great fit and finish
  • High cargo capacity
Cons
  • Boring styling

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Specifications

RX300 AWDRX330RX330 AWDRX350 AWDRX400h AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity439 L / 15.5 cu-ft490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 2130 L / 75.2 cu-ft490 L / 17.3 cu-ft ~ 2130 L / 75.2 cu-ft439 L / 15.5 cu-ft439 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload545 kg / 1202 lbs545 kg / 1202 lbs545 kg / 1202 lbs545 kg / 1202 lbs505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/60 R17225/65 R17225/65 R17225/60 R17235/55 R18

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door hybrid SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1705 mm / 67.1 in1679 mm / 66.1 in1679 mm / 66.1 in1705 mm / 67.1 in1720 mm / 67.7 in
Size | Length4740 mm / 186.6 in4729 mm / 186.2 in4729 mm / 186.2 in4740 mm / 186.6 in4750 mm / 187.0 in
Size | Width1845 mm / 72.6 in1844 mm / 72.6 in1844 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight1835.0 kg / 4045.5 lbs1751.0 kg / 3860.3 lbs1815.0 kg / 4001.4 lbs1835.0 kg / 4045.5 lbs2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs
Wheel Size17 x 6.5J
Wheelbase2715 mm / 106.9 in2715 mm / 106.9 in2715 mm / 106.9 in2715 mm / 106.9 in2720 mm / 107.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.0 sec7.7 sec7.8 sec7.8 sec7.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.6 sec7.3 sec7.4 sec7.4 sec7.2 sec
Fuel Economy12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) | 16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine2GR-FE2GR-FE2GR-FE2GR-FE3MZ-FE
Engine | Bore87.5 mm / 3.4 in91.9 mm / 3.6 in91.9 mm / 3.6 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.8:110.8:110.8:110.8:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc3.3 L / 201.5 cu-in / 3302.0 cc3.3 L / 201.5 cu-in / 3302.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.3 L / 202.1 cu-in / 3311.0 cc
Engine | Power204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 5600 rpm230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 5600 rpm230.0 hp / 171.5 kW @ 5600 rpm276.0 hp / 205.8 kW @ 6200 rpm270.0 hp / 201.3 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in79.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque283 Nm / 208.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm242 Nm / 178.5 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm328 Nm / 241.9 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm342 Nm / 252.2 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm288 Nm / 212.4 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylindermulti-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20092003 ~ 20092003 ~ 20092006 ~ 20092004 ~ 2009

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