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Editors' Choice: 2004 Lexus RX 330
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| SUV of the Year |
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Mar 17, 2005 19:41:50 |
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 36 ( -6 -16.66% ) | | Author | Brian Chee |
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Editors' Choice, SUV of the Year: 2004 Lexus RX 330.
Vehicles of the Year
Purchase and spec information:
Car of the Year: 2004 Toyota Prius
Truck of the Year:
2004 Ford F-150
SUV of the Year: 2004 Lexus RX 330
Hybrid of the Year: 2004 Toyota Prius
Fun under 50k:2004 Mazda RX-8
Family Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Sienna
New Drivers: 2004 Mazda3
Dream Car: 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
Most Improved: 2004 Dodge Durango
Next New Star: 2006 Solstice/Kappa
Young Professionals: 2004 Acura TL
Choice for the Environment: 2004 Ford Focus PZEV
Editors' Choice, SUV of the Year: 2004 Lexus RX 330
Most significant SUV of 2004
With the luxo-hauler market growing and spawning new markets almost daily, we think the best is still one of the first -- the 2004 Lexus RX 330 -- for significantly upgrading its features, improving its performance character and expanding its interior space -- all at a starting price of $35,025, fully loaded in the mid-40s. For that money, you get an SUV equipped with all of the luxury equipment you want and little that you don't need. The RX 330 drives more like a car than a truck, and is chock full of safety innovations, such as vehicle stability control, side curtain airbags, reverse sensing and an available camera. In building such a daily driver-friendly SUV, Lexus has not sacrificed utility, with bigger seats front and rear, more legroom, quick-fold seats, and a big cargo space in back. And though you really can't go off-road with the RX, it is equipped with enough power - a 3.3-liter V6 engine that offers sprightly acceleration and decent fuel economy. Fact is, SUVs used to be valuable for off-road application - but now that they have a road that goes to the grocery store, the need has faded.
Honorable Mention: 2004 VW Touareg, 2004 Cadillac SRX, 2004 Dodge Durango
Review: 2004 Lexus RX 330
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