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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
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Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
4 year
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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
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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 Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3456 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 193kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 335Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4600 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
