Lexus RX
The popular Lexus RX is a Japanese luxury SUV that does not attempt to be a direct response to German competitors. Rather, it focuses on delivering high build quality and reliability in a fundamentally sound package. There are two configurations (five or seven passengers, the latter known as RX L) and two engines to choose from, namely a 3.5-litre V6 that produces 290-295 horsepower and a hybrid system rated at 398 horsepower that burns just 8.0 L/100 km.
Lexus RX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$59,400 |
| Fees | CA$2,115 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,118/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 308 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 259 hp @ 6,000 rpm (193 kW) |
| Torque | 247 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (335 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 67 hp (50 kW) |
| Torque | 103 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (140 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 165 hp (123 kW) |
| Torque | 247 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (335 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 288 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Cambridge, ON, CA |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 822 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 185 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/65R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/65R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,890 mm (193″) |
| Width | 1,895 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm (110″) |
| Weight | 2,150 kg (4,740 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 510 l and 1,583 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 44 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 5/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |