8.1
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?
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William Stopford
2022 Lexus RX vs 2024 Mazda CX-9 Comparison
Lexus RX
Mazda CX-9
2022 Lexus
RX
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-9
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
8.2
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Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$47,600 - $74,400
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Comfortable ride quality
- New-gen tech is a big improvement
Misses
- Engine note at odds with refined demeanour
- Middling performance
- Sunroof eats into rear headroom
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
Standard Features
| 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 | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3456 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 193kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 335Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4600 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 | 10.5 | |
