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Interesting Facts About the Lexus RX XU30

The Lexus RX line made history in 1998 as the world's first luxury crossover utility vehicle. Its second generation, known as the XU30, arrived in 2003 and continued to evolve through its production run.

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Second‑Generation Launch (XU30) in 2003

The XU30 designation marks the second generation of the Lexus RX, which was introduced in 2003. This generation spanned two phases: 2003–2006 and 2006–2008.

2008‑2009 Facelift Added Hybrid Power

For the 2008‑2009 model years, the XU30 received a facelift while keeping the larger 3.5 L gasoline V6 engine. A hybrid powertrain was also introduced during this update.

End of Production Highlighted Refinement

By the time production ended in 2008, the second‑generation RX was praised as a masterclass in refinement, with notable improvements in performance, comfort, and overall quality.

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