Lexus RX 2003 400h

Lexus RX 2003 3.3 hybrid description

Crossover / SUV Lexus RX 2003 400h has been produced from July, 2005 to January, 2009. It has six-cylinder engine with displacement of 3.3 litres, which produces power of 270 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 288 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Lexus RX 3.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Lexus RX 2003 400h has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox.
Lexus RX 2003 400h accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Lexus RX 2003 400h fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Lexus RX 2003 - 2009 version, city fuel economy - 9.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.

Lexus RX 2003

Lexus RX 2003 400h technical data

Model: Lexus RX 400h
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2005. July ... 2009. January 
Engine: 3311 cm3 Hybrid, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 192 g/km
Power: 270 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 288 NM ON 4400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 9.1 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.76m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.67m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 439 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2130 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2505 kg

Lexus RX 2003 400h engine 3MZ-FE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 3310 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus RX 2003 400h oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Power 225 - 255 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 325 - 350 NM ON 4400 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Toyota Sienna Lexus ES

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Lexus RX crossover [2003 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Lexus RX 2003 3.0 300 4x4 Mai 2003 — Apr 2006 3.0 Petrol 204 HP 12.2 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2003 3.3 330

Most fuel efficient version

3.3 Petrol 230 HP 11.0 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus RX 2003 3.3 330 4WD 3.3 Petrol 230 HP - All wheel
Lexus RX 2005 3.3 400h 4x4 Jul 2005 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds

3.3 Hybrid 270 HP 8.1 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2006 3.5 350 4x4 Apr 2006 — Jan 2009

Most powerfull version (272 HP)

3.5 Petrol 272 HP 11.2 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2003 reviews
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