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Lexus RX Estate (2003-2009) boot space, practicality and safety

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Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

The RX doesn’t have a Euro NCAP crash rating but it comes well equipped with safety kit including traction and stability control, seats designed to lessen whiplash injuries, electronic brakeforce distribution and nine airbags including multi-stage driver and passenger airbags, curtain shield airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag.

Thanks to a spacious cabin, the RX is great for families but the boot is a little disappointing. There’s only 439 litres of luggage room (on both the standard and hybrid models) which is very low compared to alternatives like the BMW X5. The sloping tailgate doesn’t help and means it’s not easy to carry large or awkward items. On the plus side the boot opening is large and the load area itself is wide with no intrusions.

The rear seats don’t quite fold flat but the glove box is a decent size and there is a handy storage compartment between the front seats.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (22)
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (1)
  • Cloth seat trim
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (7)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Exclusive Limited Edition Standard Equipment (11)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Exclusive Limited Edition Optional Equipment (1)
  • Alarm
LE Standard Equipment (6)
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
LE Optional Equipment (7)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • Cloth seat trim
  • DVD
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Limited Edition Standard Equipment (10)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Limited Edition Optional Equipment (1)
  • Metallic Paint
SE Standard Equipment (6)
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
SE Optional Equipment (6)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • DVD
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
SE-L Standard Equipment (7)
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Sat Nav
SE-L Optional Equipment (6)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • DVD
  • Parking sensors
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
SR Standard Equipment (8)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
SR Optional Equipment (3)
  • DVD
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav

Dimensions

Length 4740mm - 4760mm
Width 1845mm
Height 1675mm - 1695mm
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