2021 LEXUS RX MODEL REVIEW - Mesa, AZ

What's New For the 2021 Lexus RX?

The class-leading Lexus RX comes into the 2021 model year with few changes. Still, this popular luxury midsize crossover SUV excels in reliability and quality and offers a well-appointed interior and smooth ride.

2021 Lexus RX Comes With an Amazing Array of Features

The 2021 Lexus offers six trims: the 350, 350 F Sport, 350L, 450h, 450h F Sport, and 450hL. The base 350 trim comes out the box loaded with a fantastic selection of features including dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable steering wheel, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and a powered tailgate. Also, an 8-inch screen, a 9-speaker audio system with Bluetooth, USB, and auxiliary input, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, Siri Eyes Free for iPhone, and Amazon Alexa compatibility keep you connected.

The Lexus 350L trim includes a power-folding 3rd-row seat and rear-seat climate controls. The 450hL's seating capacity is seven because it gets second-row captain's chairs. The 350 F Sport and 450h F Sport includes F Sport styling enhancements, complete with a blackout mesh grille, sport suspension, and 20-inch alloy wheels. The RX 350 F Sport also gets special F Sport front seats. All-wheel drive is standard on the Lexus RX 450h, along with EV drive mode, Vehicle Dynamic Integration Management, and concealed exhaust.

You can easily unlock and lock your doors, start your engine, and even check your fuel level with Lexus Reform Remote. Lexus offers this service free for three years.

Optional equipment for the RX includes heated/ventilated front seats, a moonroof, 12.3-inch touchscreen, hands-free tailgate, leather upholstery, wireless charging, 360-degree camera system, heated steering wheel, a premium 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, head-up display, and rear-seat dual-screen DVD entertainment system.

RX Powertrain and Its Performance

There are two types of powertrains for the 2021 Lexus RX. Both are based on the 3.5-liter V6. The RX 350 and RX 350 F Sport gets the 295 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque version. The RX 350L and RX 350L F Sport, are powered by the same engine, but with five less horsepower because they have single exhaust pipes. A 123-kW electric motor works with the engine in the RX 450h and RX 450hL to push out 308 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque.

Technologies to Keep You Safe

The RX includes an abundance of safety technology across all trims. The Lexus Safety System+ 2.0, standard on all RX models, includes road sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, radar-based all-speed adaptive cruise control, pre-collision warning with pedestrian/bicycle detection, and lane-keeping/lane-departure assistance.

Lexus offers a complimentary service, Lexus Enform Safety Connect, for ten years, includes automatic collision notification, an SOS button, roadside assistance, and stolen vehicle notification.

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