First-generation Harrier (xxU1x-series)

Second-generation RX300 (xCU3x-series)

See also Lexus RX 400h/Toyota Harrier Hybrid

The Lexus RX series, RX300 and RX330 (North American markets only), is a crossover SUV produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. It is sold as the Toyota Harrier in Japan, and is related to the Toyota Highlander/Kluger, based on the Camry platform. It was introduced at Japan in 1997, and at the 1998 North American International Auto Show for the Lexus version. It quickly became the marque's best-selling model. It was one of the first crossover (car-based) SUVs on the market and served as a model for following designs. The Lexus RX 400h is a model of automobile assembled by Toyota Motor Corp. ... Lexus is a brand name used by the Toyota Motor Corporation in North America, The Middle East, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand for luxury automobiles. ... The Honda CR-V is a crossover SUV based on the Honda Civic platform. ... Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) (In Japanese: トヨタ自動車株式会社) (TYO: 7203. ... ... The Toyota Highlander (called Kluger in Japan and Australia) is a model of SUV (a type of automobile) assembled by Toyota Motor Corp. ... The Toyota Camry is a large family car manufacured by Toyota in the United States at Georgetown, Kentucky, as well as Australia and Japan. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show) is an annual automobile show (or auto show) that occurs every year in Detroit, Michigan. ... For a letter of marque, authorising a privateer, see that article. ...

First Generation

The first-generation Harrier (codename SXU10 and MCU10 for the front-wheel drive models, and SXU15 and MCU15 for the four-wheel drive models) made its debut in December 1997. Two engine sizes are available, the 2.2 L 5S-FE inline-4 which produced 139 hp JIS (102 kW) and 191 Nm (140 ft·lbf), and the 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 which produced 219 hp JIS (161 kW) and 304 Nm (224 ft·lbf). Both engines can be specified with either front or four-wheel drive. All models come with automatic gearbox as standard, with the V6 version having the Sportmatic +/- feature. The Harrier was a sales success, and many went to other right-hand drive markets in Asia as grey imports. December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ... JIS is a three letter abbreviation that can stand for: Jakarta International School Japanese Industrial Standard This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Toyota MZ engine family is a V6 piston engine series. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... JIS is a three letter abbreviation that can stand for: Jakarta International School Japanese Industrial Standard This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... World map showing location of Asia A satellite composite image of Asia Asia is the central and eastern part of the continent of Eurasia, defined by subtracting the European peninsula from Eurasia. ...

The Lexus version of the Harrier, the RX 300, made it's debut in America in 1998. The only engine and drivetrain combination available was the 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 and four-wheel drive. The word America has several meanings: Geographical and political America the continent, which is divided in: North, Central, and South America. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The Toyota MZ engine family is a V6 piston engine series. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ...

The first-generation Harrier continued largely unchanged until November 2000, when the 2.2 L 5S-FE engine was replaced by the 2.4 L 2AZ-FE 4-cylinder engine, producing 159 hp JIS (117 kW) and 221 Nm (163 ft·lbf). Again, the new engine is offered with either front-wheel drive or four wheel drive. The change in engine also meant a change in model code, which is now ACU10 for the front-wheel drive version and ACU15 for the four-wheel drive version. A small facelift was also performed on the Harrier. 2000 is also the year where the Lexus RX300 first went on sale in Europe and Asia. The distinguishing feature for those RX300 is a different rear light cluster and larger wheelrims. The front-wheel drive version is not offered in either Europe or Asia. November is the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Toyota AZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. ... JIS is a three letter abbreviation that can stand for: Jakarta International School Japanese Industrial Standard This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... World map showing location of Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is geologically and geographically a peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia. ... World map showing location of Asia A satellite composite image of Asia Asia is the central and eastern part of the continent of Eurasia, defined by subtracting the European peninsula from Eurasia. ...

Second Generation

The second-generation Harrier (codename ACU30 and MCU30 for the front-wheel drive models, and ACU35 and MCU35 for the four-wheel drive models) was launched in February 2003 in Japan. Mechanical specification is largely similar to the first-generation Harrier', with the same engine and drivetrain combinations available (2.4 L and 3.0 L V6 with or without four-wheel drive). The main difference is a new 5-speed automatic gearbox with +/- shift replacing the 4-speed item in the 3.0 L V6, and the availability of "AIRS" air-suspension on the 3.0 L V6 models. A JBL sound-system is an available feature. February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Bradshaw Layfield featured in the No Mercy pay-per-view poster. ...

The second-generation RX, now called RX330 for the North American markets, was introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The US market cars were initially built in Japan, with production of the RX 330 started at Toyota's Cambridge, Ontario Canada plant in September 2003. The RX 330 is powered by a 3.3 L 3MZ-FE V6, producing 230 hp SAE (171 kW) and 328 Nm (241 ft·lbf), and is available in either front or four-wheel drive. "AIRS" air-suspension is again an option on the four-wheel drive models, and interestingly, a Mark Levinson sound-system is available in place of the JBL system found in the Harrier. Political highlights of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and the fourth ranked in population. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show) is an annual automobile show (or auto show) that occurs every year in Detroit, Michigan. ... Map of Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario with Cambridge in red Cambridge (2003 population 117,963) is located on the Grand River in Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. ... The Toyota MZ engine family is a V6 piston engine series. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a V configuration. ... SAE may refer to: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Institute In the United Kingdom Stamped addressed envelope. ... Mark Levinson, now owned by Madrigal Audio Laboratories is a company specializing in high-end digital audio processors, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, pre amplifiers, and CD players. ... John Bradshaw Layfield featured in the No Mercy pay-per-view poster. ...

For European and Asian markets, the second-generation RX was launched in early 2003, it continues to be a RX300 and is made in Japan. Mechanical specification is more or less identical to the 3.0 L V6 Harrier, with only four-wheel drive version available. Once again, air-suspension and Mark Levinson audio can be specified. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark Levinson, now owned by Madrigal Audio Laboratories is a company specializing in high-end digital audio processors, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, pre amplifiers, and CD players. ...

The Harrier Hybrid went on sale in Japan on March 2005, and the Hybrid Lexus RX 400h will go on sale during the 2006 model year in America. Europe and Asia will also receive the Hybrid RX during 2006. A hybrid car or hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle which relies not only on batteries but also on an internal combustion engine which drives a generator to provide the electricity and may also drive the wheels directly. ... For alternative meanings, see March (disambiguation). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A hybrid car or hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle which relies not only on batteries but also on an internal combustion engine which drives a generator to provide the electricity and may also drive the wheels directly. ... The Lexus RX 400h is a model of automobile assembled by Toyota Motor Corp. ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Awards

• The RX300 was Motor Trend magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year for 1999.
• Winner Australia's Best Luxury Four Wheel Drive in 2004 - Lexus RX330.