Model Details
RX Model Details
2008
The RX 350 with available all-wheel drive is designed to provide outstanding traction and control, even when the weather is less than favorable. Features of this 2008 RX 350 include:
- 270-horsepower [1], 3.5-liter V6
- 10-way driver's and front passenger's power seats
- Power rear door
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [2] with cutoff switch
New For 2008
Standard Features:
- New front grille
- New available 18-in seven-spoke wheels [3]
- Chrome-finish outside door handles
Exceptional performance and an uncommonly smooth ride make the RX 350 an ideal luxury utility vehicle. In addition to its accommodating cargo capacity, this 2008 RX 350 also features:
- 270-horsepower [1], 3.5-liter V6
- 10-way driver's and front passenger's power seats
- Power rear door
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [2] with cutoff switch
New For 2008
Standard Features:
- New front grille
- New available 18-in seven-spoke wheels [3]
- Chrome-finish outside door handles
All Detailed Specs
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| Engine & Performance | ||
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| Engine Type | 3.5-liter V6 | |
| Horsepower | 270 @ 6,200 RPM [1] | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 251 @ 4,700 RPM [1] | |
| Displacement (L /cu in) | 3.5 / 210 | |
| Valves | 24 | |
| Cam Type | Four cam | |
| Electronic Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | |
| Emissions | Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) | |
| Performance | ||
| 0 - 60 mph (sec) | 7.4 [1] [4] | |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | 112 (electronically limited) [1] [4] | |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration (sec) | 15.7 [1] [4] | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.35 | |
| Max Towing (lb / kg) | 3,500 / 1,588 [5] | |
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| Fuel Economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| City (mpg) - estimated | 17 [6] | |
| Highway (mpg) - estimated | 22 [6] | |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) | 19.2 / 72 | |
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| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | |
| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with cutoff switch [2] | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.291:1 | |
| Transmission | Five-speed automatic, Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) | |
| Differential | Viscous limited-slip center differential | |
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| Body & Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Five-passenger luxury utility vehicle | |
| Doors | Four | |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody | |
| Suspension | ||
| 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 | |
| Air Suspension | Height-adjustable Four-Wheel Air Suspension |
Optional |
| Steering | ||
| Steering | Engine-speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion | |
| Steering Turns (Lock to Lock) | 3.0 | |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 37.4 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Four-wheel, ventilated, power-assisted disc brakes | |
| Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [7] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Discs, Front (in) | 12.6 ventilated | |
| Discs, Rear (in) | 11.3 solid | |
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| Wheels & Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rim Type | Six-spoke, 17-in aluminum alloy | |
| Five-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy |
Optional |
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| Five-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy with Liquid Graphite finish |
Optional |
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| Seven-spoke, 18-in aluminum alloy with Liquid Graphite finish |
Optional |
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| Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 6.5 | |
| 18 x 7.0 |
Optional |
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| Tire Size | 225/65SR17 | |
| 235/55VR18 |
Optional |
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| Safety & Security | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airbag | ||
| Driver | Advanced front (SRS) [8] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [8] | ||
| Side curtain, Roll-Sensing (RSCA) (SRS) [8] | ||
| Knee (SRS) [8] | ||
| Front Passenger | Advanced front (SRS) [8] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [8] | ||
| Side curtain, Roll-Sensing (RSCA) (SRS) [8] | ||
| Rear Passengers | Side curtain, Roll-Sensing (RSCA) (SRS) [8] | |
| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with cutoff switch [2] | |
| Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [7] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Differential | Viscous limited-slip center differential | |
| Electronic Tire Pressure | Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System [9] | |
| Frame | Rigid body structure | |
| Impact Resistance | Side-impact door beams | |
| Impact-dissipating upper interior trim | ||
| Crumple Zones | Front and rear | |
| Steering Column | Collapsible steering column | |
| Pedals | Collapsible brake and driver’s footrest pedals | |
| Seatbelts | Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, seatbelt-anchor-height adjusters for front-row seats | |
| Front-row seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters | ||
| Locking Seatbelt Control | Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver’s-seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only | |
| Child Restraint | Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear outboard seating positions | |
| Child Safety Locks | Manual for the rear passenger doors. Window lock button on driver door control | |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display [10] |
Optional |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer, with in-key transponder | |
| Headlamps | Automatic on/off headlamps with 30-second auto-off delay | |
| Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling |
Optional |
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| Headlamp Washers | Available with heated seats, rain-sensing wipers |
Optional |
| Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Taillamps | LED brake lamps | |
| Defogger | Auto-off timer for rear window | |
| Windshield Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers with mist cycle | |
| Rain-sensing intermittent wipers with mist cycle |
Optional |
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| Rear Wiper | Intermittent wiper with washer | |
| Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors with defoggers | |
| Auto tilt-down in reverse |
Optional |
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| Glass | Water-repellent front-door glass | |
| First Aid Kit | Included | |
| Tool Kit | Included | |
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| Exterior Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (in / mm) | 186.2 / 4,729 | |
| Width (in / mm) | 72.6 / 1,844 | |
| Height (in / mm) | 66.1 / 1,679 | |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) | 106.9 / 2,715 | |
| Ground Clearance (in / mm) Coil Suspension | 7.48 / 190 | |
| Ground Clearance (in / mm) Air Suspension | 7.09 / 180 |
Optional |
| Approach Angle, RAHC Normal | 29 degrees | |
| Departure Angle, RAHC Normal | 23.5 degrees | |
| Curb Weight (lb / kg) | 4,090 / 1,855 | |
| Weight Distribution (front / rear) | 56.8 / 43.2 | |
| Max Towing (lb / kg) | 3,500 / 1,588 [5] | |
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| Exterior Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Automatic on/off headlamps with 30-second auto-off delay | |
| Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling |
Optional |
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| Headlamp Washers | Available with heated seats, rain-sensing wipers |
Optional |
| Running Lights | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Taillamps | LED brake lamps | |
| Windshield Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers with mist cycle | |
| Rain-sensing intermittent wipers with mist cycle |
Optional |
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| Rear Wiper | Intermittent wiper with washer | |
| Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors with defoggers | |
| Auto tilt-down in reverse |
Optional |
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| Glass | Water-repellent front-door glass with UV reduction | |
| Rear privacy glass with in-glass antenna | ||
| Laminated | ||
| Roof Rack | Roof rack with rails [11] |
Optional |
| Towing Package | Towing Prep Package |
Optional |
| Towing Equipment | Tow-Hitch Bracket [12] |
Optional |
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| Interior Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | Five | |
| Headroom, Front (in / mm) | 39.3 / 1,000 | |
| Headroom, Rear (in / mm) | 38.6 / 980 | |
| Legroom, Front (in / mm) | 42.5 / 1,079 | |
| Legroom, Rear (in / mm) | 36.4 / 924 | |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in / mm) | 57.9 / 1,470 | |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in / mm) | 57.1 / 1,450 | |
| Max Cargo Volume (cu ft / L) Rear seats up | 38.3 / 1,084 | |
| Max Cargo Volume (cu ft / L) Rear seats folded | 84.7 / 2,398 | |
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| Interior Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dash Trim | Light golden bird’s-eye maple, black bird’s-eye maple or brown walnut | |
| Center Console Trim | Light golden bird’s-eye maple, black bird’s-eye maple or brown walnut | |
| Center Console | Sliding center console with cupholders and storage bin | |
| Door Trim | Wood and leather | |
| Seat Trim | Fabric | |
| Leather |
Optional |
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| Steering-Wheel Trim | Wood and leather | |
| Shift Knob Trim | Wood and leather | |
| Power Seats | 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger | |
| Heated Seats, Front | Two-level heated front seats |
Optional |
| Rear Seat | Reclining, sliding rear seat (40/20/40 split) | |
| Headrests | Height-adjustable headrests for all seating positions | |
| Memory Systems | Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel |
Optional |
| Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [13] to personalize electronic functions | ||
| Electronic Releases | Fuel-filler door release | |
| Cover | Auto-retracting tonneau cover | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted floor mats | |
| Sun Visor Extensions | Standard | |
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| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | |
| Dynamic Laser Cruise Control [14] | ||
| Air Conditioning | Automatic | |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic climate control with automatic recirculation mode | |
| Air Filtration | Interior air filter with smog sensor | |
| Navigation System | Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [15] with backup camera [10] and Bluetooth® technology [16] |
Optional |
| Bluetooth® Technology | Included with Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System [15] [16] |
Optional |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display [10] |
Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Multifunction in-key remote with rolling-code technology | |
| Remote Windows | Remote-linked windows | |
| Moonroof | Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade. Remote linked |
Optional |
| HomeLink® Transceiver | Operates compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems | |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer, with in-key transponder | |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch auto open/close | |
| Power Door Locks | Auto lock/unlock, anti-lockout feature and driver’s two-turn unlock feature | |
| Mirrors | Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and power outside mirrors | |
| Power Seats | 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger | |
| Heated Seats, Front | Two-level heated front seats |
Optional |
| Rear Seat | Reclining, sliding rear seat (40/20/40 split) | |
| Power Rear Door | Standard | |
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | Tilt steering column | |
| Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away |
Optional |
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| Steering-Wheel Controls | Audio, and optional navigation | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Retained accessory power for windows, available moonroof and audio system | |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Front center stack, rear console box, rear cargo area | |
| Instrumentation | Liquid-crystal multi-information console display; Electroluminescent instrumentation | |
| Illuminated Entry | Illuminated entry system |
Optional |
| Outside Temperature Gauge | External temperature display | |
| Compass | Rearview mirror compass [17] | |
| Vanity Mirrors | Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | |
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| Audio, Entertainment & Navigation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio System | Lexus Premium Sound System with in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer | |
| Speakers | Eight | |
| Audio System | Mark Levinson® [18] Premium Audio System with in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer |
Optional |
| Speakers | 11 |
Optional |
| Watts | 210 at less than 0.1% THD, 20 - 20,000 Hz [19] |
Optional |
| Antenna | Roof-mounted antenna with in-glass FM-diversity system | |
| Satellite Radio | XM® Satellite Radio capability [20] or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio [21] capability |
Optional |
| DVD Entertainment System | Lexus DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES) |
Optional |
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| Engine & Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter V6 | |
| Horsepower | 270 @ 6,200 RPM [1] | |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 251 @ 4,700 RPM [1] | |
| Displacement (L /cu in) | 3.5 / 210 | |
| Valves | 24 | |
| Cam Type | Four cam | |
| Electronic Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | |
| Emissions | Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) | |
| Performance | ||
| 0 - 60 mph (sec) | 7.3 [1] [4] | |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | 112 (electronically limited) [1] [4] | |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration (sec) | 15.5 [1] [4] | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.35 | |
| Max Towing (lb / kg) | 3,500 / 1,588 [5] | |
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| Fuel Economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| City (mpg) - estimated | 18 [6] | |
| Highway (mpg) - estimated | 23 [6] | |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) | 19.2 / 72 | |
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| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Electronic Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with cutoff switch [2] | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.291:1 | |
| Transmission | Five-speed automatic, Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) | |
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| Body & Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Five-passenger luxury utility vehicle | |
| Doors | Four | |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody | |
| Suspension | ||
| 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 | |
| Air Suspension | Height-adjustable Four-Wheel Air Suspension |
Optional |
| Steering | ||
| Steering | Engine-speed-sensing, progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion | |
| Steering Turns (Lock to Lock) | 3.0 | |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 37.4 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Four-wheel, ventilated, power-assisted disc brakes | |
| Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [7] | |
| Electronic Braking | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Discs, Front (in) | 12.6 ventilated | |
| Discs, Rear (in) | 11.3 solid | |
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| Wheels & Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rim Type | Six-spoke, 17-in aluminum alloy | |
| Five-spoke, 18-in aluminum allo | ||