Lexus RX - Generation 3.2 (2012-2015)

LEXUS RX (2012-2015)

An update in 2012 treated the RX to a spindle grille (which all Lexus models were given), a slew of new equipment, and a more upper Premier variant. It was the cheapest SUV in the range until the NX came along.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	RX450h	RX350/RX350 Premier
Years Offered	May 2012-November 2015	May 2012-November 2015
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2GR-FXE 3.5 DOHC 24V V6 Atkinson Cycle + Electric Motor	2GR-FE 3.5 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	245hp @ 6,000rpm	274hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	317Nm @ 4,800rpm	346Nm @ 4,700rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Dual VVT-i	Dual VVT-i
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	72 Liters	72 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,770mm	4,770mm
Width	1,885mm	1,885mm
Height	1,685mm	1,685mm
Wheelbase	2,740mm	2,740mm
Curb Weight	2,110kg	2,030kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut /Coil Springs, Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone /Coil Springs, Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar	Double Wishbone with Coil Springs
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Solid Discs	Solid Discs
Tires	235/60 R18	235/60 R18 or R19 (Premier)
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 or 19 (Premier) Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	10	8
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, Limited Slip Differential, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Immobilizer, Rear View Camera and Front and Rear Parking Sensors. Premier Adds: Back-Up Camera
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Automatic HID Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights with Auto Leveling and Adaptive Front Light System, Rain Sensing Wipers, Headlamp Washer, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Roof Rails. Premier Adds: Sunroof, Roof Rails
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Power Adjust Tilt and Telescopic with Memory	Power Adjust Tilt and Telescopic with Memory
Steering Wheel Material	Leather and Wood	Leather and Wood
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Passenger with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Map Lights, Illuminated Entry System, Power Outlets, Wood Accents, Auto Dimming with Rear Camera Integration, Cruise Control
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Auto Dimming, Heat, and Memory, Tailgate	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Auto Dimming, Heat, and Memory, Tailgate
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB and Bluetooth	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB and Bluetooth
Speakers	9	9
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Key with Push Button Start
NOTES
RIVALS	Hybrid: None	RX350: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander, Mercedes Benz GLK, Volvo XC60

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- Thursday, April 11, 2013