Exterior
The new RX is clearly an evolution of the past generation's design, not a groundbreaking new look. That's OK, because the previous generation is the benchmark for the class; competing automakers tell us that directly, which is a compliment. The previous RX sold extremely well, and the new one is also selling well. That's why the new design, while slightly more aggressive up front, remains nondescript everywhere else, which shouldn't turn off any buyers.
The biggest change comes to the grille, which has an interesting vertical swoop at the bottom and, as far as I could tell, was actually made of metal — a rarity in today's plastic, fake-chrome world.
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Pricing Notes
Sticker price on the ES 350 is significantly lower than that of its European
competitors, with the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at
just under $37,000. Fully loaded, with t ...
Under the Hood
For 2006, the 4.7-liter V-8 produces 263 hp and 323 pounds-feet of torque.
Those numbers are down slightly from the 2005 model's 270 hp and 330 pounds-feet
of torque due to new SAE testing procedu ...
Automatic Transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
While the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode, depress the brake
pedal and move the shift ...
