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2008 Lexus RX 400h
2008 Lexus RX 400h Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$42,080 - $43,480
Original MSRP:
$37,870 - $39,130
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: Not Rated The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Lexus RX 400h Review
The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is a luxury SUV that comes in 2 trims - the FWD and the AWD. The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility vehicle. The Lexus RX 400h FWD has a customary 3.3-liter, V6, 268-hp hybrid engine while the RX 400h AWD has a 3.3-liter, V6, 268-hp hybrid engine. Both Lexus RX 400h trims come with a variable speed automatic transmission. The redesigned 2008 Lexus RX 400h carries a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.
Standard features on the 2008 Lexus RX 400h include - front and rear power outlets, pre-wiring, safety airbags, child safety door locks, first aid kit, emergency fuel shut off, ABS brakes, traction and stability control, alloy wheels, interior spare tire, stereo with cassette/CD player and changer, keyless entry, remote controls/releases, universal garage door opener, vehicle/radio anti-theft, full power accessories, power decklid, anti-lockout, rear wiper, automatic tilt/folding/heated/power exterior mirrors, tinted/privacy glass, illuminated vanity mirrors, air filter, automatic climate control, rear HVAC ducts, cruise, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, compass, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, power trunk lid, driver and passenger power seats, automatic headlights and fog lights.
Optional premium upgrades include: an electronic parking aid, a navigation aid, second row sound controls, DVD player, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, rain sensing wipers, memory exterior mirrors, running boards, intelligent cruise control, memory/tilt steering column, memory and heated seats, leather interior and headlight washers.
The base starting price for the 2008 Lexus RX 400h is $41,180.
Standard features on the 2008 Lexus RX 400h include - front and rear power outlets, pre-wiring, safety airbags, child safety door locks, first aid kit, emergency fuel shut off, ABS brakes, traction and stability control, alloy wheels, interior spare tire, stereo with cassette/CD player and changer, keyless entry, remote controls/releases, universal garage door opener, vehicle/radio anti-theft, full power accessories, power decklid, anti-lockout, rear wiper, automatic tilt/folding/heated/power exterior mirrors, tinted/privacy glass, illuminated vanity mirrors, air filter, automatic climate control, rear HVAC ducts, cruise, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, compass, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, power trunk lid, driver and passenger power seats, automatic headlights and fog lights.
Optional premium upgrades include: an electronic parking aid, a navigation aid, second row sound controls, DVD player, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, rain sensing wipers, memory exterior mirrors, running boards, intelligent cruise control, memory/tilt steering column, memory and heated seats, leather interior and headlight washers.
The base starting price for the 2008 Lexus RX 400h is $41,180.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h | N/A |
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2008 Lexus RX 400h Models & Prices
2008 Lexus RX 400h BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD 4dr Hybrid | $42,080 | $37,870 | $617 / Month* | |
| AWD 4dr Hybrid | $43,480 | $39,130 | $638 / Month* | |
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2008 Lexus RX 400h Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Automatic on/off headlamps | • |
| Chrome door handles | • |
| Daytime running lights | • |
| Electrochromic pwr heated mirrors | • |
| Integrated colored-keyed rear spoiler | • |
| Intermittent rear wiper | • |
| LED brake & tail lamps | • |
| Privacy glass | • |
| Pwr rear liftgate | • |
| Rear bumper protector | • |
| Round projector-type fog lamps | • |
| UV ray-reducing window glass | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| (2) front & (2) rear assist grips | • |
| 10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: pwr lumbar, integrated armrests, adjustable headrests | • |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel-inc: audio controls, cruise controls, display controls | • |
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: radio data system (RDS), (8) speakers, sound positioning system | • |
| Auto dual-zone climate control w/dust particle & deodorizing air filter | • |
| Auto-retracting cargo area tonneau cover-inc: synchronization to retract when rear door opens | • |
| Cargo area auxiliary pwr outlet | • |
| Carpeted floor mats | • |
| Center instrument panel transmission shifter | • |
| Chrome scuff plates | • |
| Cloth seat trim | • |
| Coat hooks | • |
| Cruise control | • |
| Cut pile carpeting | • |
| Direct-type tire pressure monitoring system | • |
| Electroluminescent 3-pod layout instrument cluster-inc: hybrid system pwr meter, speedometer w/integrated multi-display, temp, fuel level | • |
| FM diversity antenna | • |
| Front door pull-out storage pockets | • |
| Front seatback pockets | • |
| HomeLink programmable garage door opener | • |
| Illumination-inc: ignition ring, glove box, center console, front cup holders | • |
| Interior lighting-inc: door mounted courtesy, front map, cargo area | • |
| Leather-wrapped/brushed aluminum shift knob | • |
| Multi-function in-key remote system-inc: engine immobilizer, window down feature, lock, two-stage unlock, trunk open, panic feature, volume- adjustable confirmation tone, rolling code technology | • |
| Overhead console w/sunglasses holder | • |
| Pop-out cupholder left of steering wheel | • |
| Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout | • |
| Pwr fuel door release | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch auto-up/down, jam protection | • |
| Rear air conditioning vents mounted on rear of center console | • |
| Rear center armrest-inc: (2) cup holders, storage box | • |
| Rear window defogger w/timer | • |
| Reclining & sliding 40/20/40 split fold-down rear seat w/adjustable headrests | • |
| Scheduled maintenance indicator light | • |
| Short pole antenna | • |
| Sliding center console-inc: coin holder, (2) cupholders, illuminated storage, auxiliary pwr outlet | • |
| Sun visors w/adjustable-illumination vanity mirrors & slide extensions | • |
| Vehicle theft-deterrent system | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| 17" x 6.5" alloy wheels | • |
| 3.3L DOHC MPI 24-valve V6 engine-inc: variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i), front/rear HO permanent magnet synchronous electric motors | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | • |
| 4-wheel pwr disc brakes | • |
| Electric all wheel drive control system | • |
| Electric pwr assist rack & pinion steering | • |
| Electronically controlled brake system (ECB)-inc: regenerative braking, electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA) | • |
| Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) | • |
| Front McPherson strut suspension w/coil springs | • |
| Front wheel drive | • |
| Full-size spare tire w/aluminum wheel | • |
| P225/65SR17 tires | • |
| Rear dual-link strut suspension w/coil springs | • |
| Sealed nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) hybrid battery pack | • |
| Tool kit | • |
| Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| (3) rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX bars | • |
| All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR) | • |
| All-position 3-point seat belts | • |
| All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR) | • |
| Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • |
| Collision fuel cutoff | • |
| Driver knee airbag | • |
| Dual front 2-stage advanced airbag system-inc: crash severity sensors, passenger weight sensor | • |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | • |
| First aid kit | • |
| Front seat belts-inc: force limiters, pretensioners, height-adjustable anchors | • |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags w/roll-over sensor | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| City 26/hwy 24 (3.3L hybrid engine/ECVT trans) | • |
| City 27/hwy 24 (3.3L hybrid engine/ECVT trans) | • |
2008 Lexus RX 400h Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| 18" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P235/55VR18 mud & snow tires (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| DVD REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: (2) wireless headphones (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| DYNAMIC LASER CRUISE CONTROL (REQ: HL Headlamps or PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) (N/A w/TO Towing Prep Pkg) | • |
| HEATED FRONT SEATS W/RAIN-SENSING WIPERS -inc: headlamp washers (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| HID HEADLAMPS -inc: adaptive front lighting system (AFS) (REQ: PM Premium Pkg) | • |
| MARK LEVINSON AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: 210-watt sound system, (11) speakers (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: backup camera, Bluetooth, voice activation, compass, cassette player (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM/MARK LEVINSON PKG -inc: 210-watt sound system, (11) speakers, backup camera, Bluetooth, voice activation, compass, cassette player (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather seat trim, pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/memory, roof rack w/rails, illum entry system, 1-touch open/close pwr moonroof | • |
| PREMIUM PLUS PKG -inc: leather seat trim, pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/memory, roof rack w/rails, illum entry system, 1-touch open/close pwr moonroof, HID headlamps w/adaptive front lighting system (AFS) | • |
| TOWING PREP PKG -inc: transmission intercooler, HD alternator, HD radiator (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
| WOOD INTERIOR TRIM -inc: steering wheel, shift lever & knob, instrument panel, console boxes (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
PAINT Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • |
POST PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| ALL WEATHER MATS (PPO) | • |
| CARGO MAT (PPO) | • |
| CARGO NET (PPO) | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PPO) | • |
| PREFERRED ACCESSORY PKG -inc: cargo net, cargo mat, wheel locks (PPO) | • |
| PREFERRED ACCESSORY PKG W/TRAY -inc: cargo net, cargo mat, wheel locks, cargo tray (PPO) | • |
| TOW HITCH W/BALL MOUNT (PPO) | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PPO) | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) | • |
| LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: PM Premium Pkg or PT Premium Plus Pkg) | • |
2008 Lexus RX 400h Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.6 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.3 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 84.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 38.3 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3L/202 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 208 @ 5600/60 @ - TBD - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 212 @ 4400/- TBD - |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 66.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 187.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.6 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.2 |
Steering
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Steering Type | Electric pwr rack & pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.4 |
Suspension
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Dual-Link Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P225/65SR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/65SR17 |
Transmission
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | ECVT |
| Trans Type | 1 |
Vehicle
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 102.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.1 |
Weight Information
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4190 |
2008 Lexus RX 400h Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) |
| Electronically controlled brake system (ECB)-inc: regenerative braking, electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA) |
| Dual front 2-stage advanced airbag system-inc: crash severity sensors, passenger weight sensor |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags w/roll-over sensor |
| Driver knee airbag |
| All-position 3-point seat belts |
| Front seat belts-inc: force limiters, pretensioners, height-adjustable anchors |
| All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR) |
| All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR) |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| (3) rear seat top tether anchors & ISO-FIX bars |
| Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Collision fuel cutoff |
| Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism |
| Daytime running lights |
| First aid kit |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: Not Rated The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
