What it is: The Lexus RX crossover received much more aggressive styling, additional rear-seat room and more safety features last year. Regular RX 350, hybrid RX 450h and performance-oriented RX 350 F Sport models are available. Competitors include the Cadillac XT5, Acura MDX and Lincoln MKX. New for 2017 The Lexus Safety System Plus is now standard. It includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic high-beam headlights. A front-wheel-drive version of the F Sport model is now available and the blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert adds a braking function. Significant Standard Features
295-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with eight-speed automatic transmission (RX 350)
Front-wheel drive
18-inch alloy wheels
Remote keyless entry
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Automatic air conditioning
Split-folding rear seatÂ
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
Gas-electric drivetrain with V-6 engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (RX 450h)
