Lexus RX 350 F Sport
Lexus RX 350 F Sport
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

2021 Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Pros: Impressive all-around refinement; exceptionally quiet cabin; F Sport model offers good balance of ride and handling; generous selection of available comfort and safety features

Cons: Middling acceleration for the class; so-so cargo capacity; finicky Remote Touch infotainment interface; polarizing styling

CG Says: The 2021 Lexus RX adds standard blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert and power-folding/automatic dimming mirrors. Wireless cell-phone charging is now available. This premium midsize luxury crossover is available in RX 2-row and RX L 3-row configurations. The RX L seats up to seven passengers. Both RX and RX L offer 350 and 450h hybrid models; the 350’s 3.5-liter V6 develops 295 horsepower and the 450h’s gas/electric powertrain puts out 308 hp. The 350 has an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the 450h uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard on 350. All-wheel drive is available on 350 and is standard on 450h. Among the available features are a head-up display, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a hands-free power liftgate, power-folding second-row and third-row seats, and an extra-large 12.3-inch infotainment-system screen. Available safety features include includes pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection, and 360-degree surround-view cameras, and lane-departure warning and mitigation. The radically styled bodywork of the Lexus RX certainly isn’t for everyone, but it cloaks an impressive vehicle. The RX boasts a cabin that is impeccably finished in high-quality materials and it has an engaging driving personality—especially in F Sport models. The RX remains supremely comfortable in any of its forms. If you like its in-your-face styling, the RX should be on your premium midsize SUV shopping list.

The Facts
Class Premium Midsize SUV
Body Style(s) 4-door wagon
Passenger Count 5-7
Drive Wheels front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer Lexus
Nation of Manufacture Canada
Base Prices RX 350: $46,095
AWD RX 350: $47,735
RX 350L: $48,925
AWD RX 350L: $50,325
RX 350 F Sport: $49,575
AWD RX 350 F Sport: $50,975
AWD 450h: $48,745
AWD 450hL: $52,135
AWD RX 450h F Sport: $52,225

Base Engine
3.5-liter V6 (RX 350)
Horsepower
295
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
18-20
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
25-27

Optional Engine
3.5-liter V6/electric (RX 450h)
Horsepower
308
Std. Transmission
CVT
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
29-31
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
28

Lexus RX 450hL
2021 Lexus RX 450hL
NHTSA Ratings
Overall - 5
100%

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Crash - 4
80%
Side Crash - 5
100%
Rollover - 4
80%

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