December 2005 - The front-wheel drive model of the RX 400h is introduced.

February 2006 - The 2007 Lexus RX 350 model replaces Lexus RX 330 with a new 270-horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine and enhancements in standard and optional equipment.


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

September 1998 - Lexus RX 300 is named "Most Appealing Luxury SUV" in the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL StudySM.

October 1998 - The RX 300 is named the inaugural "Sport Utility of the Year" by Motor Trend magazine. This marks the first time the magazine separates its "Truck of the Year" award into two categories, truck and SUV. This change reflects the growing popularity of SUVs.

April 2001 - Consumer Guide names the RX 300 a "Best Buy."

May 2001 - Lexus RX 300 receives "Best Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality" in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality StudySM (IQS).

January 2002 - The Car Book lists the RX 300 as a "Best Bet" for American car buyers.

March 2002 - The Ultimate Car Book rates the RX 300 a "Best Buy."

February 2003 - Lexus RX 300 is awarded the IntelliChoice "Best Overall Value Award" for an intermediate SUV over $30,000.

May 2003 - Lexus RX 300 is the "Highest Ranked Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality" for the J.D. Power and Associates IQS.

July 2003 - The RX 300 is the "Most Dependable Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle" of the 2003 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index (VDI) StudySM.

October 2003 - The RX 330 is the "Most Appealing Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle" of J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study.

April 2004 - The RX 330 is the "Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality" in the J.D. Power and Associates IQS

September 2004 - Lexus RX 330 is touted as the "Most Appealing Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle" by the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study for the second year in a row.

December 2004 - Consumer Guide awards the Lexus RX 330 a "Best Buy" award for a premium mid-size SUV.

February 2005 - For the third year in a row, the RX 330 is named the IntelliChoice "Best Overall Value" for an SUV in its class.

May 2005 - Lexus RX 330 is the "Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle in Initial Quality" of the J.D. Power and Associates IQS.

June 2005 - Lexus RX 300 is named the "Most Dependable Entry Level Luxury SUV" in J.D. Power and Associates' Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS).

June 2005 - Lexus RX 400h is the "Most Appealing Entry Level SUV" in the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL (Automotive Performance Execution And Layout) Study.

September 2005 - The RX 330 is selected by Consumer Guide as a "Best Buy" in the Premium Mid-Size SUV category.

January 2006 - Lexus RX 300/330 and Lexus RX 400h receive the Polk Automotive Loyalty Award for the 2005 model year in the mid-size SUV segment.

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