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Lexus RX

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 74% Detailed ratings

Price $56,750 – $77,600 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.5 – 13.1 L/100km

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Lexus’ midsize SUV is back with a 3.5L V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox (RX 350) or hybrid technology (RX 450h). All-wheel drive is a given. Depending on the version you choose, you can opt for the Luxury, F SPORT or Executive packages. An extended version (RX 350L and RX 450hL) with three rows of seats will appear over the course of the year.

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The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider

Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …November 28, 2025

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada: Toyota RAV4 is New No. 1

The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …November 18, 2025

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2025

SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate new vehicle sales in North America, and automakers happily churn out more models for the sake of profitability. Now, for consumers looking to save money at the pump, it's important not to look solely at fuel consumption ratings or to automatically opt for a …September 10, 2025

2025 Lexus RX 450h+: Is the Plug-In Hybrid Your Best Option?

The Lexus RX , a.k.a. the original luxury crossover, today boasts an extensive lineup comprising four different powertrains and no fewer than 16 trim levels. At the top of the range is the only plug-in hybrid available, namely the 2025 RX 450h+. This model competes with similar offerings from the …April 29, 2025

Top 10 Plug-in Hybrids With the Longest EV Range in 2025

For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid is a good way to make the transition to electric vehicles. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of silent, zero-emission driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips or in cold weather. Of …April 26, 2025

35 Years of Lexus: SUVs Are the Stars, and We Found the Coolest of All

Lexus has one of the most extensive portfolios among luxury car brands today. It's also by far the best-selling Japanese player in that field. Yet it's a long way from its humble beginnings in 1990 with the LS 400 and ES 250 sedans. The full-size LX launched in 1996—which pushed …March 19, 2025

Top 10 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs for 2025

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …November 23, 2024

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2024

Top 10 Plug-in Hybrids With the Longest EV Range in 2024

Top 10 Vehicles With the Lowest Emissions in 2024

November 24, 2023

2023 Lexus RX 350: Bestseller Returns in Top Shape

The Lexus RX has been thoroughly revised and improved for 2023, with engineers and designers making key updates across the line. Of course, some changes are more subtle than others, but as we found out during our test drive of a conventionally powered RX 350 equipped with the F Sport …May 3, 2023

The Evolution of Car Grilles is Something to Behold

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2 Millionth Lexus RX Rolls Off the Line in Cambridge

The venerable Lexus RX is by far one of the most popular luxury SUVs in Canada. With just over 8,000 units sold since the beginning of the year, it represents about a third of Lexus sales in the country and is second only to its smaller sibling, the NX . December 9, 2025

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada: Toyota RAV4 is New No. 1

The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …November 18, 2025

70,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled in Canada, Screens Can Go Blank

Several Toyota and Lexus models from recent years are facing a safety recall due to a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that may be blank at startup. The recall affects around 591,000 units in the U.S. and another 70,480 in Canada including some Toyota Venza , Crown , Crown Signia , …September 17, 2025

Celebrating Canada’s Auto Industry and Products

There’s no better day than Canada Day to remind everyone from coast to coast that Canada is the world’s 13th-largest vehicle producer and seventh-largest auto exporter by value. Vehicle and parts manufacturing account for about 10 percent of the country’s manufacturing GDP and 23 percent of its manufacturing trade. Four …July 1, 2025

Toyota Has No Plans to Move Production Out of Canada

If U.S. President Donald Trump's goal with his new tariffs is to force automakers and their suppliers to produce more vehicles and parts in the U.S., it's not happening with Toyota in Canada. The Japanese automaker, which operates three major plants in Ontario, has no intention of moving part of …June 19, 2025

All the Vehicles Built in Canada and Mexico That Are Sold in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …April 3, 2025

Top 10 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs for 2025

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …November 23, 2024

The Best Midsize Luxury SUVs in 2024

After looking at the best compact luxury SUVs on the market in a previous article, we’ll now turn our attention to larger and brawnier models from the midsize segment. Considering the wide selection available in Canada, which ones represent the best buys for 2024? While our team of experts at …May 27, 2024

The Most Dependable Makes and Models in 2024 According to J.D. Power

February 9, 2024

Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns

Japanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. [ Editor's note : and nearly 100,000 in Canada], citing concerns about their airbag systems. The vehicles include some of the manufacturing giant's popular Camry, Corolla and Highlander lines, with the …December 21, 2023

Luxury SUVs No Better Than the Rest at Protecting Rear-Seat Occupants

Luxury SUVs trump their mainstream competitors when it comes to quality and refinement, but they do not necessarily offer better protection for rear-seat occupants, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found. In its latest round of moderate overlap front crash tests (where half the front end of the …December 14, 2023

2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid Finally on Sale, But Not Cheap

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

One year after completely redesigning its best-selling RX , Lexus is finally launching the plug-in hybrid variant we were promised. The 2024 RX 450h+ is certainly not cheap, however. As the most expensive RX, it starts at $86,950. Including all fees, you’re looking at $90,276. Now that’s quite a step …August 4, 2023

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Motoring TV 2003 Episode 21

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Motoring TV 2005 Episode 20

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Motoring TV 2005 Episode 24

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Review: 2016 Lexus RX

It was nearly two years ago that Lexus started its trek in a bold new direction, at least aesthetically, with the launch of the NX compact crossover . Not long after, the luxury brand introduced the equally eye-catching RC coupe . The next step in the journey was to give …

2010 Lexus RX450h

Our review of the 2010 Lexus RX450h

2009 Lexus RX350

Our review of the 2009 Lexus RX350

The Car Guide rating 74%

Pros

Striking style
Excellent quality of assembly
Enhanced comfort
RX 450h sportier than the 350
Certified reliability

Cons

Fairly high fuel consumption (RX 350))
Soul-less steering
Uninspired ride(350)
Remote Touch needs improvement
Costly options packages

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	6/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2018

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Fuel Supply
March 4, 2020
Fuel Supply
January 13, 2020

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