Pros: Serene ride; superb quietness; pleasant, spacious cabin; easy entry and exit; hybrid and gasoline powertrains are both smooth and refined
Cons: Uninspiring handling; dubious value and compromised ride in F Sport model; some drivers find Remote Touch joystick interface difficult to use
CG Says: The Lexus RX gets available LED foglights, standard rearview camera, and minor trim updates for 2015. The RX essentially defined the midsize luxury crossover. With an astute blend of refinement, premium ambiance, and excellent sales/service reputation, it’s little wonder this vehicle dominated sales charts for more than a decade. RX’s practicality, high-tech infotainment features, and the outstanding refinement of the RX 450h’s hybrid powertrain appeal as well. However, we’re not as enamored with Toyota’s effort to take the RX in a sportier direction. The F Sport variant doesn’t ride or handle particularly well–at least not well enough to justify its stiff price premium over the standard RX 350, which is the model that’s most worthy of consideration.
| Class | Premium Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Lexus |
| Nation of Manufacture | Canada |
| Base Prices | RX 350: $40,795 AWD RX 350: $42,195 AWD RX 350 F Sport: $48,535 RX 450h: $47,445 AWD RX 450h: $48,845 |
| Base Engine 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 270 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic (F Sport) |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-26 |
| Optional Engine 3.5-liter V6/Electric |
| Horsepower 295 |
| Std. Transmission continuously variable transmission |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 30-32 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28 |
