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 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Lexus RX
Volkswagen Touareg
2022 Lexus
RX
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$86,790 - $129,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
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 (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,700)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3456 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 193kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 335Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4600 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.8 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
