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    2017 Lexus RX

    Used from

    $74,251 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Lexus RX

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Lexus RX's used prices in Australia typically range from $36,500 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $53,200 for the Sports Luxury Hybrid.

    There are 6 variants of the RX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (175kW/350Nm), 3.5L petrol (221kW/370Nm) and 3.5L petrol hybrid (230kW/335Nm). Available with 6 speed automatic, 8 speed automatic or continuous variable transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 RX was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2017 Lexus RX Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus RX

    Luxury

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Sport Monitoring
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 288
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 139
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 335
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Front: 1002
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1438
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1421
      • Leg Room Front (in): 44.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1121
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.0
      • Leg Room Rear: 965
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1469
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1462
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 262
      • Maximum Power Kw: 193
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 335
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4600
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    F Sport

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to F Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Bucket
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Folds Electrically
      • Heated
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 15
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from F Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2017 Lexus RX Specs

    2017 Lexus RX Dimensions

    1690mm
    1895mm
    4890mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Lexus RX Dimensions

    2017 Lexus RX Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus RX

    The most fuel efficient Lexus RX is the LUXURY HYBRID with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 5.7L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lexus RX that uses the most amount of fuel is the SPORTS LUXURY with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.6L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lexus RXFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.6 L/100km
    3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded5.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    See all Lexus RX Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus RX?

    The Lexus RX has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Lexus RX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lexus RX?

    The Lexus RX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Lexus RX FAQs

    The cheapest Lexus RX is the LUXURY that starts from $36,500.

    The most expensive Lexus RX is the SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID that starts from $53,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: LUXURY, F-SPORT, SPORTS LUXURY, LUXURY HYBRID, F SPORT HYBRID and SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID.

    The largest Lexus RX is the LUXURY which measures 1895mm wide, 4890mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus RX is the LUXURY HYBRID which has 230kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus RX is the LUXURY HYBRID which weighs 2715 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus RX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Premium Unleaded Petrol.