The 2016 Lexus RX is more of everything The RX 350 retains the 3.5-liter V6 but gets a 30-horsepower boost to 300 hp, and the RX 450h now makes 300 ponies as well. In all-wheel-drive guise, both models can be had in F Sport trim, which brings exterior tweaks like 20-inch wheels and a unique instrument cluster. F Sport models also include an active stabilizer system to minimize roll in corners. All RX models also come with dampers and steering that automatically adjust to the driving situation. Inside, the new RX is loaded up with features, like a standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen and an optional color head-up display. A list of electronic safety features is too long to mention, but includes collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high beams. See the press release below for the full rundown, or just trust us when we say you can get the RX with almost every driving aid out there. The rear seats now feature a power-fold feature, and when the seats are up second row passengers are treated to more leg- and knee-room. That extra interior space comes from an overall stretching of the RX. Wheelbase grows 1.9 inches, while length is up almost five inches. What the new RX doesn't yet have, but we're told is on the way, is a third row of seats. The added versatility of a seven-passenger version should broaden the appeal of the RX to a wider audience. Expect to see the RX 350 and RX 450h in showrooms by the end of the year, with the three-row version coming sometime in 2016.
Wow, it's got a bit of Highlander and NX - the good bits. Also, you can't call it a floating roof when it's only a bit of the pillar that's blacked out. (Ok technically, yes but visually, it just looks like a pinched window) I suppose because the Murano's roof is visually "thinner" where the blacked out portion is, it looks more convincing as a floating roof than the RX. I guess Jaguar was onto something when it released the current XJ a few years back with a blacked-out C-pillar. Now the Maxima, Murano and RX have it.
Looks like a toned down not as aggressive slightly rounded out murano from the side. Which is not a bad thing in and of it self as I think the brand new murano and rogues redesign is pretty sharp. I like the aggressive curves and fender flares on them. Not sure I would pay a Lexus premium for it though. What's the MSRP on these things?
2015: RX350 FWD: US$40,970 RX350 AWD: US$42,370 / Cdn$51,100 ($4k bump from last year with a few added equipment and presumably to make room for the NX) RX450h FWD: US$47,620 RX450h AWD: US$49,020 / Cdn$63,250
