2005 Lexus RX 330 Test Drive

One Smooth SUV

Lexus' buttery smooth crossover adds better handling and transmission--but also the pricey options.

Specs

Color Options: Bamboo Pearl, Black Forest Pearl, Black Onyx, Breakwater Blue Metallic, Flint Mica, Millennium Silver Metallic, Neptune Blue Mica, Savannah Metallic, White Pearl Crystal

Suspension Type: Front: Independent strut w/coil springs; 22.2-mm diameter anti-roll bar; Rear: Independent rear suspension with 26.5-mm diameter anti-roll bar.

Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds

Engine Type; Displacement: DOHC 24 valve with variable valve timing; 3.3 liter

Horsepower: 230 @ 5,600 rpm

Torque: 242 ft.-lbs. @ 3,600 rpm

EPA Mileage: 18 city/24 highway (all-wheel-drive model tested)

Competitors

• Acura MDX


• BMW X3


• Cadillac SRX


• Honda Pilot


• Infiniti FX45


• Nissan Murano


• Volkswagen Touareg


• Volvo XC90