Road test: 2021 Lexus RX

For more than 20 years, the Lexus RX has been delighting buyers with its unmatched luxury, legendary reliability and great versatility. For sale at Spinelli Lexus in Lachine near Laval and Montreal's South Shore, the all-new 2021 Lexus RX is an SUV packed with features that is a worthy of this great tradition

The team at your Lexus dealer took the Lexus RX 350 for a test drive; here are their impressions!

Overview

The 2021 Lexus RX is offered at a base price of $58,740 and can climb to $78,790 depending on the trim level chosen. There are 4 versions: RX 350 AWD, RX 450h AWD, RX 350 L AWD and RX 450h L AWD. This top-of-the-line SUV not only offers larger (L) versions with 3 rows of seats, but also models with a hybrid engine (h).

Exterior features

Attractive lines, 18 to 20 inch wheels, a front end with the signature Lexus trapezoidal grille, L-shaped LED taillights and beautiful LED headlights make it simply irresistible! There's no doubt about it: the RX is a resounding success!

Interior features

Like the exterior, the interior of the Lexus RX – and it’s true for every version - breathes luxury and elegance. You'll love the comfort of the heated and ventilated front seats, the leather-wrapped heated steering wheel as well as the dual-zone climate control, among other features. The dashboard is covered in hand-stitched leather and features an 8- or 12.3-inch screen.

The RX also features numerous technologies to make life easier such as Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, wireless charging for your phone, the Lexus+ 2.0 security system as well as the powerful 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, among others.

And while the 350 and 450h models can seat up to 5 passengers, the L versions feature a 3rd row of seats to increase that number 7.

Performance

Depending on the model you choose, your SUV will be equipped with a 3.5 L V6 engine with either 290 or 295 horsepower, which is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid versions feature the Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive system coupled with an ECVT transmission. This powertrain generates 308 net horsepower. Depending on the model, you'll be able to tow up to 3,500 pounds, while to total cargo capacity ranges from 453 to 924 liters (5-seat models) and 211 to 1,656 liters (7-seat models).

Behind the wheel

If you love SUVs with great handling and smooth driving, you're in for a treat! Choose the RX 350 F Sport package to give a real kick to accelerations, all while counting on the reliable handling and performance you’ve come to expect from Lexus. And let’s not forget the thrilling booming of this powerful engine!

To learn more about the new Lexus RX 350, its price and its different hybrid versions, stop by for a visit at Spinelli Lexus in Lachine today!