Lexus RX REVIEW | 2016 RX 200t, RX 350 – A Sharp New Suit For A Sharp New SUV
THE NEW 2016 LEXUS RX IS HUGE - IT MAY NOT LOOK LARGER IN PICTURES, BUT LEXUS HAS FINALLY SHIFTED THE RX SUV FROM AN IN-BETWEENER TO A PROPER LARGE SUV.
Conveniently, that puts the RX toe-to-toe with a pair of formidable German opponents, the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5.
But surely, Lexus doesn’t have the goods to tackle those two, does it? We’re pleased to report that for plush premium family transport, the greatly improved new generation RX does exactly that.
Vehicle Style: Large premium SUV
Price: $73,000-106,000 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans
RX 200t:175kW/350Nm 2.0 litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 6spd automatic
RX 350: 221kW/370Nm 3.5 litre 6cyl petrol | 8spd automatic
RX 450h 230kW/335Nm (combined output) 3.5 litre 6cyl petrol/electric motor | CVT automatic
Fuel Economy
RX 200t claimed: 8.1 l/100km
RX 350 claimed: 9.6 l/100km
RX 450h claimed: 5.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The new Lexus RX comes with choice of three powertrains. One, the RX 200t, is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine - a new addition to the range that’s only available in entry-level Luxury trim.
There’s also the familiar, but revised V6 versions, the petrol-only RX 350, or the hybrid RX 450h. These two come as Luxury, F Sport, and Sports Luxury models.
The range has stepped up in price, with the entry ticket almost $9000 more than it was before.
But the new car is also larger, more refined, handles better, and comes with a long list of additional equipment.