2022 Lexus RX 350

What Is the 2022 Lexus RX?

The five-seat Lexus RX mid-size luxury SUV is available in gas RX 350 or hybrid RX 450h form. There’s also a performance-oriented F Sport model and a three-row L version that seats up to seven. All use a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and the RX 450h adds electric motors.

The RX 350 is available with front- or all-wheel drive. The RX 450h is all-wheel-drive only, with an electric motor driving the rear wheels. Competitors include the Cadillac XT5, Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60.

What’s New on the 2022 Lexus RX?

There are no significant changes this year.

What Features in the 2022 Lexus RX Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• 18-inch aluminum wheels
• LED headlights
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
• 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
• Forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane-keeping assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert

Available features include:

• Panoramic moonroof
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Leather-trimmed interior
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Head-up display
• Navigation with 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Mark Levinson premium stereo
• Rear automatic braking

Should I Buy the 2022 Lexus RX?

Often credited with creating the luxury crossover SUV class, the Lexus RX continues to please buyers looking for refinement, but our editors find it less engaging to drive than some competitors. The Remote Touch multimedia interface remains frustrating, but the inclusion of a touchscreen makes it less of an issue than it was previously. The cramped third row in extended L versions is of dubious usefulness.