Engine: 3.3-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 223-hp 3.3-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: 5{tronic brake force distribution), Brake Assist, electronic stability control, traction control, advanced front airbags including driver's knee bag, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, daytime running lights

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada; Kyushu, Japan

Model Tested: Lexus RX 330 AWD ($37,770)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone climate control, AM/FM/CD stereo, 10-way power driver and front passenger seats, one-touch power windows, power locks with remote, power liftgate, power outside mirrors w/electrochromatic dimming, Homelink, tilt wheel, wood-and-leather steering wheel and shift knob, auto-retracting cargo cover, floor mats, automatic on/off headlamps, fog lamps, 17-inch aluminum wheels

Options as Tested: Premium Plus package ($2,960) includes leather-trimmed upholstery, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with memory, one-touch open/close moonroof, illuminated entry; 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55R18 tires and full-size spare ($215); heated front seats with rain-sensing wipers and headlamp washers ($665)

Destination Charge: 650

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 223 @ 5600

Torque: 238 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/24

Wheelbase: 106.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.2/72.6/66.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.0/61.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.4/55.6/42.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.6/55.1/36.4 inches

Trunk Volume: 84.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower control arms, coil springs

Ground Clearance: 7.5 inches

Curb Weight: 4065 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: P235/55HR18

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 19.2 Gallons