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2009 Lexus RX

New from

$81,900 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

4 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

6.4 - 10.8 L / 100km

About the Lexus RX

Last updated Sep 29, 2025

The new Lexus RX is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $81,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Prestige variant and topping out at $107,900 for the Sports Luxury.

There are 3 variants of the RX available in Australia.

Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/346Nm) and electric motor (220kW/0Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 6-speed automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2009 RX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

97.84 - 104.02 kW/t

56.29 kW/t

186.3 kW/t

Boot Space

446 litres

249 litres

958 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.4 - 10.8 L/100km

6.4 L/100km

15.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

667 - 1,016 km

584 km

1,099 km

Price

$81,900 - $107,900

$64,990

$277,800

Warranty (Years)

4 years

2 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 3 years

2 years

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,545 - 2,700 kg

2,545 kg

3,175 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,500 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

28.8°

25.6°

34°

Departure Angle

24.8°

21.1°

33.6°

Ground Clearance Unladen

180 mm

300 mm

Battery & Charging

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2009 Lexus RX Price

Prestige

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$81,900
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$82,900
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4	$89,900

Sports

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$88,900
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$89,900
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4	$96,900

Sports Luxury

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$94,900
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$96,900
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4	$107,900

*excl. on-roads

All Lexus RX Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$90,350	$130,950
2024	$90,060	$128,050
2023	$86,904	$126,000
2022	$72,204	$112,460
2021	$73,013	$113,088

*excl. on-roads

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2009 Lexus RX Specs

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Prestige

Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 12
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.29
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 28.8
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 446
- Departure Angle: 24.8
- Front Track (mm): 1630
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 180
- Interior Dimensions Interior Height (in): 48
- Interior Dimensions Interior Length (in): 86.6
- Interior Height (mm): 1220
- Interior Length (mm): 2200
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
- Overall Height (mm): 1720
- Overall Length (mm): 4770
- Overall Width (mm): 1885
- Rear Track (mm): 1620
- Wheelbase (mm): 2740
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 72
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.8
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 277
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 204
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 346
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Electric
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Ventilation
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): 100000
- Paint Distance (mile): 62100
- Paint Duration (months): 48
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 48
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2545
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1975
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

Sports

Adds to Prestige:

Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions Interior Height (in): 46.7
- Interior Height (mm): 1185
Engine
- Bore Engine: 94
- Co2 Level (combined): 254
- Compression Ratio: 10.8
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3456
- Engine Code: 2gr-fe
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 83
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Front Rear Seat Reclining
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: 40/20/40
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
Transmission
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: U660f
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from Prestige:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.29
Dimensions
- Interior Dimensions Interior Height (in): 48
- Interior Height (mm): 1220
Roof
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1975
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Sports Luxury

Adds to Sports:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.84
Convenience
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
- Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2085

Removes from Sports:

Convenience
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera

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2009 Lexus RX Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1500Kg	1500Kg
2024	1500Kg	1500Kg
2023	1500Kg	1500Kg
2022	1000Kg	1500Kg
2021	1000Kg	1500Kg

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2009 Lexus RX Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus RX

The most fuel efficient Lexus RX is the Prestige with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.4L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.

Lexus RX	Fuel Type	Combined
3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	10.8 L/100km
3.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4	Electric	6.4 L/100km

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2009 Lexus RX Warranty

What is the warranty on a Lexus RX?

The Lexus RX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.