Redesigned 2016 Lexus RX SUV oozes luxury - ConsumerReports.org
The hugely popular RX 350 gets a complete makeover at the New York auto show with a completely new interior and exterior, more safety features, and boasts of better on-road performance. Lexus knows that a lot is riding on this new version, as the RX the top-selling model in the brand’s 26-year history—with global sales of more than 2. 1 million units. Outside, the new RX’s styling is revved up by jazzy LED light treatments for the headlamps, fog lights, and daytime running lights. Rear-seat passengers get more leg and knee room, plus optional heated outboard rear seats and a 60/40-split power-folding feature to improve cargo access and convenience. The RX 350 is powered by a 3. 5-liter V6 “aiming to deliver 300 hp. ” It runs through a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The fuel-thrifty RX 450h hybrid will also be offered and attains a similar 300 hp. While fuel economy estimates weren’t released, our last tested RX 350 returned 21 mpg overall. (Read our current Lexus RX road test. New to the RX is an available “Adaptive Variable Suspension” that electronically monitors and adapts the shock absorber settings and steering to the driving conditions. Source: www.consumerreports.org
