2016 Lexus RX 350 | CarGurus Test Drive Review

In 1998, Lexus had a revolutionary idea for its all-new luxury SUV: Mount the body on a lower, smooth-riding car chassis instead of a rough-and-tumble truck. Presto-the RX, and the entire luxury crossover segment that followed, was born. Four generations later, the 2016 RX still leads that segment. It’s the best-selling luxury SUV and the brand’s best-selling model, year after year. The segment has shifted toward sports car-like performance, and Lexus has promised an edgier RX to match.
The Lexus RX is not a BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, or even a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. While the F-Sport model wears larger 20-inch wheels and rides on a firmer, adaptive suspension, the RX doesn’t drive as aggressively as it looks. A 3.5-liter V6 with 295 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque comes standard in front-wheel drive (FWD) with an 8-speed automatic formerly reserved for the F-Sport. All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional and standard on the F-Sport. The hybrid RX 450h pairs an Atkinson-cycle version of the same V6 (optimized for fuel economy) with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and two electric motors for a total of 308 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. A third electric motor powers the rear axle on AWD models. Read more on CarGurus: cargur.us/8jrly
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[@humanminus84]

The guy speaks my heart out.... It's all about comfort and isolation from road imperfections... I hope every motor journalist talk about comfort aspect of car more

[@laoxiaohai3067]

yes, quite, comfort, reliable luxury is lexus does the best.

[@andreitateduncan]

Finally a good review of a non F sport RX!

[@swanblake]

Best reviewer on this channel. Really well done!

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Bud. You should do more reviews on this channel. The older guy seems to complaint alot and the other guy seems indifferent.

[@tiredtill2010]

Finally a real review!!!

[@CedricRyvius12]

Nice review, thumbs up!

[@Foxie635]

Well done, thank you. Hope to get it soon.

[@timszon]

Great review and a good suv to buy. I would like the same person to do a review on the 2020 lexus rx 350

[@lovelylady35]

👍Great Video! Beautiful car! And definitely Beautiful guy behind the wheel! Just bought one!

[@teds7379]

Underrated review!

[@JohnnyKReviews]

Does the 3 lights the same brightness as the one LED headlight on the RX you're driving? Is it a option you feel you should buy? Thanks!

[@cargurus]

+Sebastian K The triple-beam LED headlight option is $2250 and includes Lexus Safety System+, which includes auto-braking and similar driver assists. Without testing them, we can’t say for sure if they’re worth the extra cost or if they are indeed brighter. We can vouch for a similar triple-beam LED headlight system in the Lexus RC F, which was superb and felt brighter (to this tester’s same eyes) than the standard lights in the RX350. If they are as good as that and you do a lot of night driving, then it may be worth it.

[@JohnnyKReviews]

Thank you. There is no option to just get the lights is there? Also since the regular LED bulb lights swivel when the driver turns the wheel, do the LED ones tested on the RC F do the same?

[@KBanksNY]

It's to encourage you to keep your hands on 9 and 3.

[@princegorman2979]

When you come to the awd, some have the triple led lamps and some don't have. Why?

[@abdoolhamidburtally4927]

Hi ,i am interested in a black Rx350 Lexus.

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

Nice review. And damn you’re handsome.

[@tigereese1975]

Not a big fan I know it's nice but it looks like a big car

[@xshanghu]

I could do that.

[@johannarivera2857]

Debes hablar y enseñar más al el automóvil. Yo quiero ver el auto no a usted.

[@alisaleh4758]

Looks like a toy from toys r us

[@TD-il6ju]

Lol just got this and I’m 26....

[@V10_estate]

I just bought a 2016 RX 350 f sport for 19k I’m 18 gonna keep this car forever

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks horrible

[@saltie.7783]

Ian Alexander Like you are?

[@Lena-gi9jo]

This is a good suv I had a 17 RX350 I wish I didnt sell it

[@V10_estate]

Cope