Lexus RX 350 is a record of strong reliability

The Lexus RX 350 is a midsize luxury crossover SUV that offers a plush ride, spacious interior, a record of strong reliability and a variety of high-tech features. It has been pleasing consumers for over ten years with its combination of comfort and convenience as a well-cushioned cruiser.

Standard features on the Lexus RX 350 include 18-inch alloy wheels, power front seats that can be controlled ten ways, water-repellant windows, keyless entry and ignition, a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, automatic climate control that is dual-zoned, adaptive front lighting, power rear door, intelligent high-beam headlamps, stereo system with nine speakers and adjustable rear seats. Optional features available for the Lexus RX 350 include front seats that can be both heated and cooled, leather upholstery, a blind-spot detector, a voice-activated navigation system, dynamic radar cruise control, a back-up camera, a rear DVD entertainment system and an advanced premium surround sound audio system.

Specs:

The engine in the Lexus RX 350 is a 3.5 liter V6 that delivers 275 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a six-speed automatic with artificial intelligence shift control that uses multiple driving sensors to improve the performance of the vehicle and increase its fuel economy. The vehicle is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive uses an active torque control that uses front wheel drive until it senses the necessity to add power to the rear wheels based on road conditions.

Fuel economy for the Lexus RX 350 depends on the drive type with the front-wheel drive version rated at 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway and the all-wheel drive version rated at 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Premium gas is a requirement. Towing capacity is 1,500 pounds without the optional Towing Prep Package and increases to 3,500 pounds with the towing package. The Lexus RX 350 has scored the highest rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with high scores in the frontal-offset, side impact and rear crash tests.

The Lexus RX 350 seats five in two rows of seats. The cargo capacity of the vehicle behind the rear seats is 40 cubic feet and expands to 80.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. The interior is well thought out with high quality leather seats and real wood trim tastefully applied. The navigation system is easy to use with a mouse-like controller that includes functions for audio, navigation and whatever else belongs in a navigation system with functions like climate control using its own buttons.

The Lexus RX 350 is a good-looking crossover vehicle that is as easy to handle in a parking garage or tight space as it is on the highway. It handles well on the highway, absorbing bumps as they come along with a good, firm ride that excels at long highway drives. The all-wheel drive kicks in smoothly as it glides through turns. Overall, the vehicle is well designed and not flashy and one of the better executed crossover SUVs on the road.