2009 Lexus RX 350

• 17 x 6.5 6-spoke aluminum wheels
• Lighting -inc: front reading, cargo area
• P225/65SR17 mud & snow tires
• Pwr rear liftgate

• 10-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests
• Alarm system
• AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer -inc: MP3 player, (8) speakers, 132-watts, aux audio input
• Auto-retracting tonneau cover
• Auxiliary pwr outlets -inc: front center stack, rear console box, cargo area
• Carpeted floor mats
• Chrome scuff plates
• Cloth Seat Trim
• Cruise control
• Cut pile carpeting
• Dual sun visors w/adjustable-illumination vanity mirrors -inc: slide extensions
• Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: air filters, smog sensor
• Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
• Electroluminescent instrument cluster
• Front door map pockets
• Front seatback storage
• HomeLink Universal Transceiver
• LCD multi-info display -inc: ventilation, outside temp, trip computer
• Metallic accents -inc: center instrument panel, switch plates
• Overhead console
• Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout
• Pwr fuel door release
• Pwr windows w/1-touch auto-up/down
• Rear center armrest w/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: multi-function remote, remote window down, rolling code technology
• Retained accessory pwr
• Roof-mounted antenna w/in-glass diversity system
• Sliding center console -inc: cup holders, storage bin
• Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system w/in-key transponder
• Wood & leather-trimmed shift knob
• Wood & leather-trimmed tilt steering wheel w/audio controls
• Wood trim -inc: center console, dash, doors

• 3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine -inc: dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)
• 5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission
• All wheel drive
• Auto-on/off headlamps w/delay-off
• Black privacy glass
• Chrome door handles
• Electrochromic pwr heated mirrors w/defoggers
• Engine-speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Full-size spare tire
• Independent dual-link MacPherson strut rear suspension -inc: coil springs
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs
• Integrated black rear spoiler
• Integrated front fog lamps
• Intermittent rear wiper w/washer
• LED brake lamps
• Limited slip center differential
• Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes
• Tool kit
• UV ray-reducing window glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist cycle
• Water-repellent front door glass

• 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)
• All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
• All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR)
• Brake pedal regression prevention
• Child safety locks
• Collapsible steering column
• Daytime running lights
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Dual front advanced airbag system -inc: crash severity & occupant detection sensors
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
• 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
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Traction control (TRAC)
• Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch

Model Highlights

The 2009 Lexus RX is offered in two primary models: the RX 350, which is powered by a 270-horsepower, 3.5L V6, and the RX 400h, which has an advanced hybrid system combining a 3.3L V6 and an electric motor system, making a combined total of 268 horsepower. 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. Utilizing battery packs located underneath the rear seats, the system recovers some energy during braking and coasting. 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 RX 350, 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 RX 350 and the RX 400h can accelerate to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. The 400h, however, has superior fuel economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 24 mpg 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. A "high" mode is designed for rough surfaces at speeds slower than 30 mph. "Low" mode lowers ride height by 0.6 inches for improved handling, and an even 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 extensive safety features, 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 RX 350 and RX 400h are available very well equipped, and include a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, ten-way-adjustable power front seats, real wood interior trim, and heated auto-dimming exterior mirrors.