Lexus RX 330 0–60 Times
The Lexus RX 330 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Lexus RX 330 is the 2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lexus RX 330 is the 2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV, which took 8.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.34 seconds at 83.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Lexus RX 330 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.23 seconds at 85.76 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.80sec
2004 SUV · stock
Average 0–60
8.20sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.23sec
@ 85.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.70sec
2004 SUV
Across 4 verified runs, the Lexus RX 330 ranges from 7.80 to 8.70 seconds 0–60, with a 8.20-second average.
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Lexus RX 330 Performance Overview
Within the RX line, the RX 330’s performance record is confined to a single launch year, with 4 verified tests spanning 2004 to 2004. All recorded results come from the XU30 second generation, powered by the 230-hp naturally aspirated 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 and a gasoline-only drivetrain. In that initial 2004 sample, 0-60 mph times ranged from 8.7 to 7.8 seconds, establishing the model’s full measured spread in one year of testing.
Because every available result belongs to 2004, the RX 330’s performance story is essentially a snapshot of its launch specification rather than a multi-era progression. The quickest recorded 2004 SUV reached 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 15.9 seconds at 86.9 mph, while another 2004 SUV ran 0-60 in 8.0 seconds and the quarter-mile in 16.2 seconds. Slower tests extended to 8.4 and 8.7 seconds to 60 mph, producing an 8.2-second average and a 16.23-second average quarter-mile at 85.8 mph.
Today, the RX 330 stands in the data as an early XU30-era gasoline V6 entry whose recorded performance remains defined entirely by those four 2004 instrumented tests, with the current-generation best unchanged at 7.8 seconds to 60 mph.
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Lexus RX 330 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XU30 | 2004–2009 | 8.20s | 7.80s — 2004 SUV | 4 | The XU30 generation (2004–2009) averaged 8.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2004 SUV at 7.80 seconds. Output was 230 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. |
XU30
2004–2009
Avg 0–60
8.20s
Fastest
7.80s
Tests
4
2004 SUV
The XU30 generation (2004–2009) averaged 8.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2004 SUV at 7.80 seconds. Output was 230 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
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Lexus RX 330 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 1 year
▾
2004 Lexus RX 330
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.23
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#01
2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 242 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,030 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.90s
¼ mi @ 86.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 242 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,030 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
#03
2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV
8.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.46s
¼ mi @ 86.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.46 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 242 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,030 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
#04
2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV
8.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.34s
¼ mi @ 83.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.34 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 242 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,030 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 17.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify Lexus RX 330 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus RX 330 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus RX 330 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lexus RX 330 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2004 Lexus RX 330 runs 0-60 in 7.8 to 8.7 seconds across four verified tests. The quickest runs came in 7.8 seconds, while the average across all recorded tests is 8.2 seconds. Output varies by drivetrain, with AWD examples posting the fastest times on record.
The quickest Lexus RX 330 on record is a 2004 RX 330 SUV at 7.8 seconds from 0-60. That same model also produced the best quarter-mile result at 15.9 seconds at 86.9 mph. Across all four RX 330 tests, no quicker 0-60 time has been recorded.
The fastest stock Lexus RX 330 is also the quickest RX 330 overall on record: a 2004 SUV with a 0-60 time of 7.8 seconds. There are no modified RX 330 runs in the records here, so the fastest production-style result and the overall best result are the same.
The XU30 Lexus RX 330, the second-generation model sold from 2004 to 2009, averages 8.2 seconds from 0-60 across four tests. The fastest XU30 run is 7.8 seconds, set by a 2004 RX 330 SUV. All recorded XU30 examples use a naturally aspirated 230-hp gasoline powertrain.
The fastest XU30 Lexus RX 330 on record is a 2004 SUV with a 0-60 time of 7.8 seconds. That is the benchmark for the entire second-generation RX 330 range. In quarter-mile testing, the best XU30 result is 15.9 seconds at 86.9 mph from the same 2004 model year.
Yes. In recorded testing, the 2004 RX 330 AWD ran 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, while the FWD versions posted 8.5 and 8.7 seconds. Quarter-mile results also favor AWD, with 15.9 to 16.2 seconds versus 16.34 to 16.46 seconds for FWD examples on record.
The Lexus RX 330 SUV has a recorded 0-60 range of 7.8 to 8.7 seconds. Across all four tests, the average is 8.2 seconds. The quickest SUV results came from AWD versions at 7.8 seconds, while FWD examples landed in the mid-to-high 8-second range.
The 2004 Lexus RX 330 is rated at 230 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque. Every recorded 2004 test shares that output, using the 3MZ-FE naturally aspirated gasoline engine. In those tests, 0-60 times ranged from 7.8 to 8.7 seconds depending on the drivetrain and run.
The 2004 Lexus RX 330 covers the quarter mile in 15.9 to 16.46 seconds across four tests. Trap speeds range from 83.86 to 86.9 mph, and the average quarter-mile performance is 16.23 seconds at 85.8 mph. The quickest recorded run is 15.9 seconds at 86.9 mph.
There are four Lexus RX 330 performance tests on record, and all four are production vehicles. Across those runs, the RX 330 averages 8.2 seconds from 0-60 and 16.23 seconds in the quarter mile at 85.8 mph. The fastest 0-60 result recorded is 7.8 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus RX 330 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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