Lexus RX
Despite what appearances and the new trapezoid grille may have you thinking, the improvements made to the 2013 Lexus RX go much further than skin deep. Its 3.5L V6 engines have been revised, offering 270 horsepower, or 245 in the case of the hybrid. This year, an F Sport version has been added with more dynamic style and handling. This vehicle’s cargo space ranges from 1,132 to 2,273 litres.
Lexus RX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$56,750 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,068/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 295 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm (183 kW) |
| Torque | 234 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (317 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 155 hp (116 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 67 hp (50 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 288 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Kyushu, JP |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 792 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 189 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/60R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,770 mm (188″) |
| Width | 1,885 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,631 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,621 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 2,110 kg (4,652 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 1,133 l and 2,274 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| Braking distance | 44 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |