Review 2016 lexus RX 350 Looks & Price - give a driving experience that accentuates ease and comfort, serenity, and luxurious

Review 2016 lexus RX 350 Looks & Price - give a driving experience that accentuates ease and comfort, serenity, and luxurious

The new RX starts with numerous familiar details, with a particularly extraordinary version of the spindle grille in front, with a what are known as "triple-L" headlamps, LED fog lamps, and LED daytime running lamps. With its floating roof design that tapers near the back, teasing a C-pillar that isn’t quite continuous, some swoopy, flared rear fenders, and a relatively level, flowing beltline, coupe-like wouldn’t be an exaggeration based on what we see there, and the Nissan Murano probably have a rival with nearly the head-turning design.



For power, the RX 350 keeps the course with its 3.5-liter V6, but these days it makes 25 more horsepower (for a total of 295) and shows up standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission which helps boost fuel economy a little bit. Lexus has also retuned the suspension to offer better handling as compared to prior RX models. The RX 350 F Sport, especially, finally delivers the goods, boasting sharper steering in comparison with the standard version, plus an adaptive suspension that provides an impressively controlled, yet still comfortable ride. Truly, the F Sport is intented more at mildly sporty competitors like the Acura MDX than at determined performance models, but it's a thrilling drive even so.

The 2016 Lexus RX $51,610.00 at TrueCar can be purchased in three trim levels: front-wheel drive that starts at $41,900, rear-wheel drive with a base valuation on $43,300, and the performance-oriented F Sport AWD that starts at $49,125. (An RX h450 hybrid is also found in the same three trim levels.) All models have a 3.5-liter V6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. We tested the AWD model with Active Torque Control and a Drive Mode Select switch with Eco, Normal, and Sport settings.