2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD
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- Photo: 2005 Lexus RX 400h SE CVT 3.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Lexus RX 400h SE CVT 3.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus RX 350 interior view by mookie kong from san jose, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD is a 230-hp 3.3-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $37,425 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 230 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 242 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The RX measures 186.2 inches long on a 106.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,065 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,425 ($62,279 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,075 ($63,361 *) |
| Destination Charge | $650 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3MZ-FE 3.3L V6; aluminum block and heads, DOHC 24-valve; VVT-i |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 242 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve; VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.62 x 3.27 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.24 (37 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.36 (66 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 (103 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.05 (149 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.76 (205 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.38 |
| Final Drive | 3.48 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 87 AKI |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 320 mm ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 287 mm solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 225/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 61.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 38.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,065 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.1 in |
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Rivals to the 2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Lexus RX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 21, 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA campaign 10V499000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 LEXUS RX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.