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Lexus launches 2008 RX 350 with 2007 price

omarrana submitted on 1/26/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:54:27 PM

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Lexus today announced the pricing for the 2008 Lexus RX 350.

For 2008, the RX 350 receives exterior enhancements that include a freshened front-grille design and new exterior chrome door handles. New seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with a Liquid Graphite finish are available as an option. The best part of one of the best selling SUVs? The 2008 Lexus RX 350 will have the same MSRP from 2007. Prices for the RX 350 will remain at $37,400 for the front-wheel-drive model and $38,800 for the all-wheel-drive model.

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Lexus launches 2008 RX 350 with 2007 price

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Sure, if you're a woman.
— silverarrow2 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 10:13:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Renlex,

People bash Audi all the time as well. I guess it is because both are concidered the "underdogs".
— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 11:01:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

^^^^^ AGREE
— 99gs400 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 5:37:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

That's quite a bit for a Camry-based chick SUV. 70% of RX owners are women, the other 30% are gay males.

All are stupid for paying $40k for big, Toyota made Pokemon-eyed atrocity!
— AUDIMAN4 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 6:05:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9

Wow, such positive words. I hope that you're not a sexually frustrated straight man!
— cynic (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 6:16:10 PM | | Votes: 7

good to know that im driving a chick car....or that i havent come outa the closet yet, better warn my wife tonight.
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 10:06:53 PM | | Votes: 4

Now come on, if it was a hypothetical Audi RSX8, your elitist kraut-eating ass wouldn't pass one iota of judgement.
— EL34i (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 2:25:31 AM | | Votes: 3

And have better hair.
— mitchatlexusofmarin (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 1:13:33 AM | | Votes: 3

This is an early introduction, makes me wonder what they have up their sleeves for the hybrid. That picture is from Lexus' website which is only showing the 2007 model. I'd like like to see what the new changes look like. It only makes sense for Lexus to upgrade the RX since the new Highlander is on the way. SO that means 2-3 more years with this generation, enough time for them to make a business case for upgrading the hybrid. How about RX450h???
— 1970toyotamarc (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 6:18:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

nicest suv in its class, no doublt.
— trd1 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 6:41:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I don't think the RX is the best-looking car in this class, and my wife has one. It's nice, but it's definitely gotten on in the years.

I would have to say that honor goes to the RR Sport. It may not be as reliable, blah blah bah, but I'm talking about looks and looks alone.

BTW that picture above is of the 2007, or maybe I just don't see a single difference.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 7:07:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

In its class I think the honor goes to the X5 3.0si - I even think the exterior of the FX has the aesthetic edge over the RX (apparently I dig the space agey curvacious look). I think the RR is the the SUV to have, but starting at about twenty grand more than the Lexus, the two are in completely different classes regarding looks, price, and performance. In the premium segment, though, you can't beat the bang-for-buck ratio that Lexus offers.
— DavidRoss (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 1:16:48 AM | | Votes: 2

that is a 2007, lexus hasnt released any pictures and will not until feb
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 8:30:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Not only have they already released pictures, but full brochures too.
— mitchatlexusofmarin (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 1:15:01 AM | | Votes: 1

The Lexus RX 350 is a rebadged Toyota Hilander which is a rebadged Camry which is a stretched Corolla.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 10:23:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

Mad because the agency doesn't have one as the company car?
— EL34i (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 2:22:09 AM | | Votes: 1

Angry because Pauly Shore decided to purchase a summer tract home in San Diego instead?
— EL34i (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 2:28:02 AM | | Votes: 0

Wrong, ole man.

The S-Class is the complete car.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 11:11:13 PM | | Votes: -2

Which is a large copy of you.
— mitchatlexusofmarin (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 1:16:01 AM | | Votes: 4

EL34 is an Elongated version of a woulda been 4th grader, which is an extended version of a 3rd grader, who flunked out of ELementary school, after just barely getting by last year.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2007 6:43:25 AM | | Votes: 2

I heard the next RX will be out before 2009.
— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 11:02:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

it will be out april 2008 as a 2009 model.

EL34...whats wrong with it being a sibling of toyota cars? is there actually something wrong with driving a toyota?

as long as it looks good, treats you right, as is value for your money, its a good car.
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 11:03:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

You sir are correct.
— mitchatlexusofmarin (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 1:16:55 AM | | Votes: 0

he's jealous because EVEN TOYOTAs are better cars than Audis, as RELIABLE MECHANICAL DEVICES. (ignoring fancy trim and stuff that have NO effect on mechanical FUNCTION)
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2007 6:53:29 AM | | Votes: 1

Nicely (re)styled (while a bit boring now) Toyota Highlander. But it isn't bad, it is just an entry level luxury vehicle.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 11:26:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I'm scared as to what it will look like with chrome door handles, but I'm glad they're finally giving it better wheels.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 11:28:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

BTW, 2008 fuel economy ratings kick in. I believe this is the first vehicle with the new 2008 fuel economy ratings. It seems Lexus has decided not to publish the fuel economy ratings for the Hybrid, I wonder why?

2 wheel drive was 20 city and 25 higway with 22 combined, it is 18 city and 23 highway now.

4 wheel drive was 19 city and 24 higway with 21 combined, it is 17 city and 22 highway now, with 19 mpg combined now.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 1/26/2007 11:32:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

they didnt release the hybrid mpg because the hybrid will not be getting the refresh. maybe later in april. It will still be sold as a 2007 model until then
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 1:28:54 AM | | Votes: -1

There is no refresh, Lexus just doesn't want to sell an 08 hybrid as it would have drastically lower fuel economy because it won't be able to cheat the epa test anymore.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 4:22:40 AM | | Votes: 1

thats not something you should hate lexus for. its all from a business standpoint. also, why are you picking on the lexus hybrids, what about the FORD ones and the HONDA ones huh?
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 6:05:13 PM | | Votes: 2

where are you getting the info that there will be no '08 hybrid. If Lexus is doing a refresh now that should mean 2 more years of this generation. Surely 2 yeas w/out a hybrid would be long time. It was selling well.
— 1970toyotamarc (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 8:00:45 PM | | Votes: 4

I like how it looks, but i think there is a huge space between the grill and the bottom of the bumper. Anyway nice vehicle.
— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 3:46:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I was actually in an RX yesterday. It was luxurious and very quiet. It had all the options needed to be a luxury SUV. Too small for my liking though but it seemed well built with comfortable seating plus leather and wood. I wouldn't buy it simply because of it's size and it's target buyer. Females..

However, for the price I would probably go for an FX instead.

-my two cents
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 3:47:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It does feel well-built when you buy it, but like most Lexi, some of the cheapness shows through after using it for a few years. A couple panels (albeit small ones) have broken off of the interior in my wife's car. It's been good to us, however.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 1:16:47 PM | | Votes: 1

could you explain that last sentence?
— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 9:18:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

What is it with Lexus? Everytime there is some news or something people get so hostile.
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 4:54:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

And Toyota is a good old fashioned Corporation run by Japanese Conservatives and they're doing great job.

I like Toyota's style!!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 11:52:19 AM | | Votes: -1

Just jealous.
— mitchatlexusofmarin (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 1:18:15 AM | | Votes: 5

EL34, the RX isnt a rebadge highlander. Its another another called the Harrier, and believe ive seen one before in japan.

And S4cabrio, Im sure the RR sport is a great car and looks good, but its what? $30,000 more than the RX? Not many people would want to spend 70 grand to buy a SUV and not go offroad. The RX wasnt made to go offroad or go fast.
— Alec (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 1:45:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

the rx and highlander are both based off the camry.
— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2007 3:11:07 PM | | Votes: 3

The Range Rover Sport HSE starts at $56,000, standard with a 300hp V8, navigation system, 19" rims, xenons, sunroof, heated seats, dual climate, of course AWD...

With all those things, except the V8 and 19" rims (V6 and 18s for the RX), a comparable RX350 is much closer to $50K than its $38K base price (FWD) suggests.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 12:50:41 AM | | Votes: 0

And the Harrier isn't on sale any more, as many Lexus fans will painstakingly point out.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 12:51:07 AM | | Votes: 1

I think after years of wear and tear Audi may hold up better. Anything after that could be Mercedes, BMW, or Lexus. Who knows sometimes the parts just fall off just because. I've said this before, some apples do rot during it's production stage. Not all are perfect so it's a YES and NO answer for any brand. It's all dependant on its handler or owner. It's really subjective as well. However first glance, first touch, first ride the RX350 was full of torque, luxurious, quiet. However like S4cab said his wifes Lexus had some failures however it's still treated them well overall.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/28/2007 12:50:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

you think wrong.

look at the Frequency of Repair records that CR publishes. at EIGHT years of age, toyotas and lexi remain in better shape than ANY german car less than half as old.

even american cars hold up better than german iron.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 1/30/2007 7:02:37 AM | | Votes: 1

interesting that the prices for 2008 are same as 2007. lack of pricing power indicates weaking sales.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2007 12:25:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

meant weakening...mistyped.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2007 12:26:21 AM | | Votes: 1

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