Lexus RX
The Lexus RX stands at the top of the midsize luxury SUV segment in terms of sales. It offers an extensive powertrain lineup including gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, the latter with nearly 60 km of pure EV range. The 2025 model adds a pair of new trim levels for even more selection. The RX also boasts unrivalled build quality, reliability and resale value. On the flip side, it doesn’t prove as fun to drive as its German rivals and is highly coveted by car thieves.
Lexus RX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$59,850 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$2,205 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,126/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 275 hp @ 6,000 rpm (205 kW) |
| Torque | 317 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 3,600 rpm (430 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Cambridge, ON, CA |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 686 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 231 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| 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 |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/60R19 |
| Rear tires | P235/60R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,890 mm (193″) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 838 l and 1,308 l |
| Fuel tank | 68 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 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 | 6/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |