SUV Lexus RX 330, released in 2004, has conquered and continues to conquer the global automotive market. Note that the previous model - the RX 300 - proved to be well established, having secured sufficiently strong positions. Today, Lexus appeared before the car enthusiasts essentially updated and improved. First of all, the car got a new V6 engine, the volume of which is 3.3 liters, and the power - 230 horsepower at 5600 rpm. Lexus RX 330 is equipped with a new, five-speed automatic transmission. AT Depending on the wishes of the owner, the drive in the car can be either full or front. In addition, the machine is equipped with a variety of different systems, for example, ABS or the system of road holding. From innovations it is necessary to note especially presence: a) a laser cruise-control, keeping the certain distance to the nearest car; B) a system that is responsible for shifting the angle of illumination to the desired direction of rotation; C) boot lid, self-opening and closing when you press the button on the key fob.
The Lexus RX 330 car specifications have the following:
- The type of body is an SUV, five-door, for five seats;
- The six-cylinder engine is located longitudinally, in front. Each cylinder is equipped with four valves. Power supply system - distributed injection;
- number of transfers - five;
- rear and front suspension - coil springs;
- front and rear brakes - disc (front also ventilated);
- standard equipment of tires - 225/65 R17, disks - 17x6,5J;
- hydraulic power steering ;
- type of steering - gear-rake;
- length, width and height of the Lexus RX 330 - 4729 x 1844 x 1679 millimeters respectively;
- wheelbase is 2715 mm;
- The track of the rear and front wheels - 1575 mm;
- tank capacity - 72 liters;
- the diameter of the turn is 11.0 meters;
- Curb weight Lexus RX 330 - 1751 kg.
- fuel - gasoline AI-95.
The car accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 7.7 seconds and develops a maximum speed equal to 180 kilometers per hour.
On the territory of Russia this Japanese SUV is one of the most in demand. What is it that attracts potential Lexus owners so much and why is their choice explained? That's what the reviews about the Lexus RX 330 were left by those who already have the pleasure of driving this car for the first time. First of all, it is mentioned, of course, original and ergonomic design, high quality of materials and interior trim, reliability and comfort. Thanks to a soft suspension and high ground clearance, the car moves as smoothly as possible. Electronics, which is equipped with a car, also works at a fairly high level. The machine is equipped with more than ten airbags. To the minuses of this model many attributed its propensity to sail and rolls. Also, some find the air conditioning panel to be uncomfortable because of the too small temperature adjustment buttons on it. There are a few censures for the fuzzy work of the gas pedal. Otherwise, this car can be called "long-playing", since most of its owners, even after 4-5 years of use, do not want to change it to another machine, despite the drawbacks that they also attributed to the car.