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2024 Lexus RX 350 review
The new Lexus RX 350 rides a new platform and swaps its old V6 in favour of a turbo four – but is it any sportier?
William Stopford
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
Type | ||
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1998 - 2998 | 3456 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 3.5L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 24 | |
Power | ||
184kW - 297kW | 193kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 5500 | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
365Nm - 650Nm | 335Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1300 - 2000 | 4600 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 15.5 | 11.8 |