Model Details

RX Hybrid Model Details

The RX 400h with all-wheel drive provides enhanced traction for wet and slippery conditions. This Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II) offers 14 Actively Safe features. Features include:
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [1]
- 2008 EPA-estimated 26 city/24 hwy economy [2]
- Blue accented badging and head/taillamps
- Power rear door
- Seven standard airbags [3]
- Hybrid Vehicle System Warranty: eight years/100,000 miles

New For 2008

Standard Features:
- New finish for existing grille design
- Chrome-finish exterior door handles
- Body-colored rear spoiler
- New blue front and rear badges
- Engine cover adopts blue highlight
- Headlamps lenses adopt blue tint
- Rear taillamps adopt blue tint
- New exterior color Smoky Granite Mica
- New exterior color Golden Almond Metallic
- New exterior color Classic Silver Metallic
- New exterior color Brandywine Mica
- New exterior color Desert Sage Metallic
- New exterior color Matador Red Mica
- New exterior color Breakwater Blue Metallic
- Flint Mica, Savannah Metallic, Millenium Silver and Neptune Blue Mica exterior colors discontinued
- Black bird's-eye maple wood trim available with Gray interior
- Illuminated scuff plates adopt blue illumination

Optional Features:
- 18-in five-spoke wheels [4] adopt Liquid Graphite finish

The RX 400h with front-wheel drive is an efficient and well-equipped luxury utility vehicle. Lexus Hybrid Drive provides inspiring performance while minimizing emissions. Features include:
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [1]
- 2008 EPA-estimated 27 city/24 hwy fuel economy [2]
- Blue accented badging and head/taillamps
- Power rear door
- Seven standard airbags [3]
- Hybrid Vehicle System Warranty: eight years/100,000 miles

New For 2008

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Engine

Type	60^o V6, aluminum block and heads
Displacement	3.3 liters (202 cubic inches)
Valvetrain	Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Electric-Drive Motors	Front and rear high-output, permanent-magnet, electric-drive motor
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Total System Horsepower	268 hp [5]
Emission Rating	Certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II)

Performance

0-60 MPH Acceleration	7.3 seconds [5] [6]
Top Track Speed (electronically limited)	112 mph [5] [6]
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates (estimated city/highway)	26/24 mpg [2]
Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient	0.35
Turning Circle	37.4 ft

Drivetrain

Transmission	Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Drive Wheels	Part-time all-wheel drive (AWD) [7]

Chassis

Suspension (front)	Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Suspension (rear)	Independent struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering	Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system
Brakes	Four-wheel power-assisted discs with Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist [8]
Brake Size	12.6-in ventilated front, 11.3-in solid rear discs with regenerative braking function
Wheels and Tires	17 x 6.5-in six-spoke alloy wheels [9] with 225/65SR17 all-season tires. Full-size spare with alloy wheel

Body / Dimensions

Type	Five-passenger hybrid luxury utility vehicle
Construction	Welded-steel unibody
Overall Length	187.2 in (4,755 mm)
Width	72.6 in (1,844 mm)
Height	66.4 in (1,687 mm)
Wheelbase	106.9 in (2,715 mm)
Ground Clearance	7.1 in (180 mm)
Approach Angle	28.3^o
Departure Angle	24.3^o
Cargo Capacity (max)	38.3 cu ft (1,085 L) (behind rear seats) [10]
Cargo Capacity (behind rear seats)	84.7 cu ft (2,399 L) (max)
Curb Weight	4,365 lb (1,980 kg)
Tow Capacity (max)	3,500 lb (1,588 kg) (with optional Towing Prep Package) [11]
Fuel-Tank Capacity	17.2 gal (65 L)
Headroom	39.4/37.5 (1,001/953 mm) (w/o moonroof) (front/rear)
Legroom	42.5/36.4 in (1,080/925 mm) (front/rear)
Shoulder Room	57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) (front/rear)

Engine

Type	60^o V6, aluminum block and heads
Displacement	3.3 liters (202 cubic inches)
Valvetrain	Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Electric-Drive Motors	Front high-output, permanent-magnet, electric-drive motor
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Total System Horsepower	268 hp [5]
Emission Rating	Certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II)

Performance

0-60 MPH Acceleration	7.5 seconds [5] [6]
Top Track Speed (electronically limited)	112 mph [5] [6]
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates (estimated city/highway)	27/24 mpg [2]
Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient	0.35
Turning Circle	37.4 ft

Drivetrain

Transmission	Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Drive Wheels	Front-wheel drive

Chassis

Suspension (front)	Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Suspension (rear)	Independent struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering	Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system
Brakes	Four-wheel power-assisted discs with Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist [8]
Brake Size	12.6-in ventilated front, 11.3-in solid rear discs with regenerative braking function
Wheels and Tires	Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Body / Dimensions

Type	Five-passenger hybrid luxury utility vehicle
Construction	Welded-steel unibody
Overall Length	187.2 in (4,755 mm)
Width	72.6 in (1,844 mm)
Height	66.1 in (1,679 mm)
Wheelbase	106.9 in (2,715 mm)
Ground Clearance	6.9 in (175 mm)
Approach Angle	28.5^o
Departure Angle	23.5^o
Cargo Capacity (max)	38.3 cu ft (1,085 L) (behind rear seats) [10]
	84.7 cu ft (2,399 L) (max)
Curb Weight	4,190 lb (1,901 kg)
Tow Capacity (max)	3,500 lb (1,588 kg) (with optional Towing Prep Package) [11]
Fuel-Tank Capacity	17.2 gal (65 L)
Headroom	39.4/37.5 (1,001/953 mm) (w/o moonroof) (front/rear)
Legroom	42.5/36.4 in (1,080/925 mm) (front/rear)
Shoulder Room	57.9/57.1 in (1,471/1,450 mm) (front/rear)

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[1]Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VDIM will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details. [2]EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary. [3]All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings. [4]18-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may substantially be less than 15,000 miles, depending upon driving conditions. [5]Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease. [6]Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt. [7]All-wheel drive version shown. [8]Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance, tire and road conditions. [9]17-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 20,000 miles, depending upon driving conditions. [10]Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. [11]Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner's Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo, occupants and available equipment. Back to top