The Lexus RX has been around since 1998, but its most recent iteration came out for 2015. Traditionally a two-row crossover, the RX ventures into new territory for 2018 with a three-row version called the RX350 L. The two extra seats makes the RX L Lexus’ first three-row crossover. Of course, the LX SUV has boasted three rows for quite a while, but with a massive jump in price and less on-road refinement relative to the unibody-based RX.
This week we’re behind the wheel of the 2017 RX 350 in FWD. It’s technically the base model since it doesn’t have the F Sport package, AWD, or the hybrid drivetrain. That’s just fine, though, as Lexus sells a big number of FWD models without the sporty appearance package or expensive hybrid system.
We’re taking a look at the RX 350’s specs – from its 3.5-liter V-6 to its passenger volume. We’ll also be covering several other aspects of the RX, both objectively and subjectively, along with the full driven review. Stay tuned for that.
Continue reading for more information.
Exterior
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Wheelbase |
109.8 in. |
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Overall Length |
192.5 in. |
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Overall Width |
74.6 in. |
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Overall Height (unloaded) |
67.7 in. (without roof rack) |
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Tread Width Front/Rear |
64.4/64.0 in. |
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Ground Clearance |
8.2 in. |
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Approach Angle |
17.0 deg. |
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Departure Angle |
24.9 deg. |
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Breakover Angle |
16.8 deg. |
Interior
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
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Headroom - Front (with moonroof)/Rear |
39.4/39.1 in. |
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Legroom - Front/Rear |
44.1/38.0 in. |
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Shoulder Room - Front/Rear |
57.8/57.6 in. |
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Hip Room - Front/Rear |
56.6/56.1 in. |
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Total Interior Volume |
139.7 cu. ft. |
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Cargo Volume - Cargo area/ Rear seats folded down |
18.4/56.3 cu. ft. |
Drivetrain
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Engine Type, Materials |
V6, aluminum block and heads |
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Designation |
2GR-FKS |
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Valvetrain |
DOHC 24-valve with VVT-iW |
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Displacement |
3.5 liter |
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Bore x Stroke |
3.70 in. x 3.27 in. |
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Compression Ratio |
11.8:1 |
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Horsepower |
295 HP @ 6,300 RPM |
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Torque |
267 LB-FT@ 4,700 RPM |
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Maximum Engine Speed (redline) |
6,300 rpm |
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Fuel System |
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (EFI, D-4S) |
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Fuel Requirement |
Performance Numbers achieved with 87-octane Unleaded fuel |
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Layout |
Front engine, full-time all-weather drive (AWD), or front engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) |
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Transmission Type |
8-speed Automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) |
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0-60 mph Acceleration (mfg. results) |
7.9 sec. (AWD) 7.7 sec. (FWD) |
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Top Track Speed |
124 mph – electronically limited |
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Estimated Fuel Economy (City/Hwy/Combined) |
19/26/22(AWD) 20/28/23(FWD) |
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.34 |
References
Lexus RX
Read our full review on the 2017 Lexus RX.
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