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Lexus RX XU30 (2003 to 2008): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The Lexus RX XU30 was built from 2003 to 2008 as an SUV, with an automatic gearbox, front wheel drive or all wheel drive and petrol or hybrid power. Chassis codes: MCU38, GSU35 and MHU38.

Key facts

Years
2003 to 2008
Chassis codes
MCU38, GSU35, MHU38
Body types
SUV
Gearboxes
Automatic
Drive
FWD (front wheel drive), AWD (all wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the Lexus RX XU30 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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US recalls

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