Review 2016 lexus RX 350 Looks & Price - present a driving experience that accentuates pleasure, gentleness, and indulgence

Review 2016 lexus RX 350 Looks & Price - present a driving experience that accentuates pleasure, gentleness, and indulgence

The new RX starts with a number of familiar details, with a very spectacular version of the spindle grille in front, with a what are referred to 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 depending upon what we see there, and the Nissan Murano will surely have a rival with nearly the head-turning design.



For power, the RX 350 lives the course with its 3.5-liter V6, but now it makes 25 more horsepower (for a total of 295) and is available standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission that can help boost fuel economy a little. Lexus has also retuned the suspension to provide better handling when compared with prior RX models. The RX 350 F Sport, in particular, finally delivers the goods, boasting sharper steering rather than the standard version, plus an adaptive suspension that delivers an impressively controlled, yet still comfortable ride. Eventually, the F Sport is focused more at mildly sporty competitors like the Acura MDX than at persistent performance models, but it's a pleasurable drive nonetheless.

The 2016 Lexus RX $51,610.00 at TrueCar has 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 off at $49,125. (An RX h450 hybrid is also supported with the same three trim levels.) All models include 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.