Review: 2005 Lexus RX 330 Trim
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2005 Lexus RX 330
Canadian MSRP
$50,200
Key Specifications for 2005 Lexus RX 330
Fuel Economy
9.0 - 12.8 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
230 hp
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
242 ft-lb
Seats
5
Buyer’s Guide
Completely redesigned in 2004, the Lexus RX 330 undergoes only minor upgrades for 2005. Rain-sensing wipers and an eight-way front passenger power seat are now standard, and adaptive front lighting is now included in the Premium and Ultra Premium packages. Also new are roll-sensing curtain shield airbags.
The first Lexus to be built outside of Japan – in Canada, no less – the RX 330 is Lexus’ smallest SUV. Based on the Toyota Camry platform, it’s a tall sedan rather than a small truck, with a 3.3-litre V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. Its all-wheel-drive system uses a centre differential to split the engine power evenly between the front and rear wheels.
The RX 330 comes in a base trim line, with several available option packages. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, dual zone climate control, CD/cassette with eight speakers and wheel-mounted controls, heated leather seats with eight-way driver and passenger adjust and driver position memory, auto up/down for all windows, power locks, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, maple or walnut woodgrain trim, tonneau cover, water-repellent door glass, roof rack, roof-mounted spoiler, auto-dimming heated exterior mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps with washers, tire pressure monitoring system, power tilt and telescopic wheel, integrated garage door opener and cruise control.
The Premium package includes a six-CD changer, power back door, power sunroof, adaptive front lighting, high-intensity discharge auto-levelling headlamps, and wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Ultra Premium includes those features and adds a Mark Levinson stereo, 7-inch LCD rear monitor with audio and DVD remote control, audio joystick controls and two sets of wireless headphones, and DVD-based navigation system.
A Sport Package adds six-CD player, power back door, power sunroof, adaptive front lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels, sequential multi-mode shifter and front and rear air suspension.
The RX 330 tends toward the more practical scale of SUVs; nicely sized, it offers an excellent seating position, all the creature comforts you’d expect from a Lexus, and a 40/20/40 rear seat that slides backwards or forwards, depending upon whether passengers or cargo are more important. It’s not a vehicle you’d take fast along a twisting mountain road, or out onto a nasty off-road trail, but then, this is a comfortable cargo hauler meant for the urban and suburban jungle. The equally well-built Acura MDX is a bit more powerful and slightly larger, and $600 more. The RX 330’s price can rise rapidly once you start piling on the options. For 2006, watch for the RX400h, a gasoline-hybrid version of the RX 330.
The RX 330 is built in Cambridge, Ontario and Kyushu, Japan.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2011-397
Recall date
2011-11-09
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC 152 / SSC 153
Units Affected:
23,003
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1MZ-FE or 3MZ-FE V6 engine, the crankshaft pulley may fail. The outer ring may become misaligned, or it may not properly rotate, causing noise and/or illumination of the discharge warning light. In addition, the power steering belt may become detached from the crankshaft pulley, which could result in a sudden increase in steering effort. A loss of steering power assist could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the crankshaft pulley.
Recall number
2011-081
Recall date
2011-02-24
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
143, 144
Units Affected:
30,428
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal arm. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position, rather than return to the idle position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed version. Note: This campaign also covers vehicles which may have been previously included in recall 2006168 (Toyota 609).
Recall number
2010-361
Recall date
2010-10-21
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
127, 128
Units Affected:
28,679
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles use brake fluids containing polymers that act as lubricants for certain brake system components. If during vehicle maintenance, brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers or only small amounts, part of the internal rubber seal located at the end of the brake master cylinder piston may become dry and may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp. If the brake warning light has illuminated and the vehicle continues to be operated without refilling the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir, the driver will begin to notice a spongy or soft brake pedal feel and braking performance may gradually decline. This will increase the stopping distance, increasing the likelihood of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal with a newly designed one.
Recall number
2006-168
Recall date
2006-07-11
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
609
Units Affected:
14,510
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, due to the improper installation of the retaining clips for the floor carpet cover located in front of the center console, there is a possibility that the clips may become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod. In the worst case, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. Correction: Dealers will install new clips.
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