2019 Lexus RX 350 review
Lexus RX 350 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Standard driver assistance tech
- Optional third-row utility
- F Sport trim adds character
Cons
- Limited driving feedback
- Third-row too small for adults
- No smartphone app integration
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Excellent all-around SUV
The Lexus RX 350 is the cozy companion of the SUV world, that stable friend from way back that you’re glad to see doing well. While some love the avant-garde exterior, the beauty of the RX 350 lies inside. With a polished interior designed to impress, it’s a comfortable and quiet midsize SUV for running family errands or hauling the office crew to lunch. With generous standard features, luxurious options, cutting-edge driver assistance tech, and capable AWD, the RX 350 is worth your time when searching for your next ride.
All Lexus RX 350 years
What is new for the 2019 Lexus RX 350?
- RX 350 trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- The L trim now comes with Memory Seat(s) as standard equipment.
2019 Lexus RX 350 trims
Base:
- 295-hp, 267-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Cruise Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seats
- Rear Defroster
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L:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 290-hp, 263-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Third Row Seat
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Power Folding Third Row
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F-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the L
- Front Seat Heaters
- A/C Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking Sensors
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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L Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the F-Sport
- Adjustable Suspension
- Sunroofs
- Rear Sunshade
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Lexus RX 350
1. Extended edition
The optional 2019 Lexus RX 350L has an additional 4.4 inches of length for additional cargo and passenger space. This extension rides on the same wheelbase, so the longer version has the RX 350’s same laid-back driving demeanor. Inside, the third-row seats fold flat with the touch of a button - one in the cargo area, the other behind the rear doors. The L's additional seats bring the passenger capacity up to seven, or fold the third-row flat for a 23 cu-ft cargo floor if you need to haul a new coffee table home.
2. Driver assistance everywhere
Standard driver assistance tech helps take the stress out of your commute and includes automated emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. That first one is great for congested urban centers, while the last two add peace of mind on highway trips. Standard intelligent high beams mean no more flipping switches when driving at night. New options for the 2019 model year include parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree camera system that allows you to see everything around you, making backing up and parallel parking easy tasks.
3. Smart tech options
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 is a tech showcase, with lots of standard and optional features. New for the 2019 model year, standard infotainment includes smartwatch integration and Amazon Alexa connectivity. Optional infotainment jumps to a huge 12.3-inch touchscreen, and the available full-color head-up display has helpful turn-by-turn instructions. You will love the beautiful sound of the available 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound system, with technology designed to improve the sound of today's digitally compressed music files.
4. Comfortable ride
“Comfortable” doesn’t cut it, as the Lexus RX 350 has one of the softest, most insulated, and downright plush rides. Potholes, cracked pavement, and rough roads are no match for a chassis and suspension with smart designs that minimize or even cancel road bumps and noise. Passengers will fall asleep as you’re driving or you can hold quiet conversations with them as you drive at highway speeds. Note that the available F Sport trim adds sport handling at the cost of some of that comfort.
5. Smart AWD system
The 2019 RX 350 helps you stay in control with the available Active Torque Control all-wheel drive. This intelligent AWD system senses road conditions in real time, automatically shifting engine power between the front and rear axles without driver input. From slush and snow on winter streets to mud and sand on the beach or camping trails, the RX 350 can handle your drive with confidence.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Lexus RX 350 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus RX 350 3rd out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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L Luxury 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- CD Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Quad Seats
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
290
Torque (ft-lbs)
263
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19.2
Wheelbase
109.8"
Overall length
196.9"
Width
74.6"
Height
67.3"
Leg room
F 41.4"/M 30.9"/R 23.5"
Head room
F 38.7"/M 37.9"/R 34.8"
Front tires
P235/55VR20
Rear tires
P235/55VR20
Seating capacity
7
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Lexus RX 350 FAQ
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- L Luxury: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Base: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- F-Sport: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- L: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Lexus RX 350 received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lexus RX 350 as 2 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUV
Here is what's new for the 2019 Lexus RX 350:
- Parking Sensors
- Navigation System
- Memory Seat(s)
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