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2004 lexus rx 330 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. First look at all-new luxury utility vehicle. introductionwith the rx 300, lexus has had the best-selling luxury suv in not only america but the world. But the rx 300 was introduced in 1998 and, with a growing number of challengers, lexus can't afford to stand still. (no one can.) therefore, the rx 300 has been replaced by the all-new 2004 lexus rx 330. lexus calls the rx 330 a luxury utility vehicle, and is bold enough to dub it an 'luv.' the rx 330 falls into that category of suv that is based on a unit-body car platform rather than a truck frame, and it could be called a crossover vehicle. It comes with a leather interior that feels soft and warm and inviting with splashes of real wood trim. Rx 330 2wd 35,025) uses front-wheel drive. Rx 330 4wd 36,425) has an all-wheel drive system. The premium package 2,145) includes leather, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, roof rack, and moonroof. The premium plus package 3,440) adds a power liftgate, hid headlamps and a wood and leather steering wheel. the performance package 5,455) includes all of the items in the premium package, plus 18-inch plated aluminum alloy wheels, air suspension, sequential shifting transmission, power rear door, hid headlamps with afs (see walkaround), and rain-sensing wipers. There's also a multi-panel moonroof available that's larger than the standard moonroof with other features bundled in for $4,220. An available navigation system includes a rear-view camera 2,350). Dynamic cruise control 600) and a rear-seat entertainment system 1,840) are also available. walkaroundlexus rx 330 joins the trend of zoomier styling on crossover suvs, notably the new infiniti fx45. Rx 330 is much sleeker than the rx 300, making the older model look really dated. Unlike the rx 300, which had a body-color c-pillar, the d-pillar is emphasized on the rx 330, and is more steeply raked. There's more rake to the windshield as well, and the front facia and headlamps are reminiscent of the lexus es 300 sedan. although there are definite car cues to the new design, lexus designers have also included meatier elements, such as the beefy front bumper and pronounced fender flares. Well-designed door handles are of the reach-through type that are more hand-friendly than the fingertip-grip variety, less chance of breaking long fingernails. a novel feature, something not seen on the u. Market since the 1949 tucker, is the adaptive front lighting system (afs). This system swivels the left and right headlamp as determined by an onboard processor that calculates the optimum angle to provide the best illumination, allowing drivers to see around corners better. It's available only as part of the performance package. a rear view of the rx 330 reveals a visor over the top edge of the rear window, a short radio antenna at the right rear corner of the roof (promising better reception in marginal areas than the imbedded-in-glass type), and clear-lensed taillamps. The latter are trendy with the sport compact kids; we think they should stay there, as these don't seem to be as visible, especially in bright sunlight, as the old-fogy red lenses. the lexus rx 330 competes with the volvo xc90 33,350), acura mdx 34,900), mercedes-benz m-class 37,670), bmw x5 39,995), and infiniti fx45 44,225), among others. The rx 330 utilizes a modified version of the platform used by the lexus es300 sedan, toyota camry, and toyota highlander sport-utility. interiorit doesn't take more than a glance inside to know the lexus rx 330 is aimed at the luxury suv market. Leather on the seats (on most models) is soft and slightly bunched, and there are splashes of real wood trim on the doors and center console. The instrument panel has three large round gauges trimmed in silver. The center dash area, or stack, is framed in metal-looking plastic. climate controls are located high on the center stack and to either side of an lcd screen used to control ventilation, audio, trip computer, outside temperature and clock (with alarm). The radio has a knobs for volume and tuning, much easier to use than the typical german system that has tuning buttons that default to a seek mode. the screen is also used for the optional navigation system as well as the rear-view camera that comes with it. The camera works automatically when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Big outside mirrors afford a good view rearward. a novelty when the rx 300 was introduced, the shifter for the automatic transmission is still located on the center stack. Rather than the popular tip-shift for sportier rides, the rx 330's shifter has a zig-zag pattern for shifting between gears. We found it made shifting between reverse, drive and lower gears ponderous, particularly when in a hurry. the front seats are positioned off the floor at a comfortable chair height and are snug and supportive. Foldable armrests on both front seats provide additional comfort on longer trips. The center console slides forward and back, allowing room for a purse or whatever on the floor between the front seats. the back seats are roomy and comfortable. There's a folding center armrest with cupholders, storage and its own wood trim. That's more cargo space than a lincoln aviator (77. 1) or infiniti fx35 (64. 5) and certainly more than a bmw x5 (54. 4) has to offer. But the rx 330's rear seats don't fold for a completely flat cargo floor. We found loading and unloading a mountain bike easier in a mercury mountaineer. The rx 330 adds two hidden compartments under the cargo floor for additional storage. The side-impact airbags, standard, are large, protecting the torso, abdomen and hips. lexus link is an optional system that summons aid, using satellite and cell phone technology, at the touch of a button or automatically with airbag deployment. Based on gm's onstar system, lexus link can also pinpoint vehicle location for roadside assistance, or in case of theft. However, many of them ride like trucks, get poor gas mileage, and are tall and tippy. This has led to the popularity of models based on car platforms, of which the original lexus rx 300 was the pioneer. the new lexus rx 330 is an advance in this mien. It's notable for its smooth ride even over broken, potholed pavement. Like the previous rx 300, the rx 330 should be good on dirt and gravel roads as well, though we haven't tried this. We found the rx 330 poised in corners, the steering light and accurate. Its fully independent suspension keeps the tires in contact with the pavement for lots of grip. the 3. 3-liter v6 zips the rx 330 to speed (from 0 to 60 mph in 7. 8 seconds, according to lexus). Larger than last year's engine, the v6 develops a healthy 230 horsepower and 242 pounds-feet of torque. Torque is the twist that yields acceleration, and the rx 330's torque peak comes at a relatively low 3600 rpm. The lower first gear allows quicker dig off the line, good when having to merge into traffic from a standing start. The higher fifth gear allows lower revs at cruise, which translates into quieter running with less engine noise, plus better gas mileage and longer engine life because the engine doesn't go around as many times. At times, the transmission seemed slow to downshift, however. the rx 330 is free from road noise and wind noise even when equipped with a roof rack. Lexus engineers took the time to aer. Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels

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