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    2012 Lexus RX

    The new Lexus RX is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $69,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $100,900 for the Sports Luxury.

    There are 4 variants of the RX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2012.

    Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/346Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (220kW/0Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/252Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2012 RX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $69,400 - $100,900

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $69,400 - $100,900

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or Auto (CVT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

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    2012 Lexus RX

    Available Variants

    The Lexus RX comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sports Luxury.

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    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
    The RX is as good as it gets for a Lexus PHEV, making it an easy recommendation in the context of its European rivals.
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    Pros

    • Exceptional ride and cabin refinement
    • Smooth yet potent powertrain
    • Noticeably cheaper than direct rivals...

    Cons

    • ...but still quite a lot of money
    • Not as efficient as some may want
    • Electric door handles are unnecessary
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    How does the 2012 Lexus RX compare?

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    Power to Weight
    70.77 - 99.77 kW/t
    66.58 kW/t
    177.01 kW/t
    Boot Space
    446 litres
    249 litres
    1,201 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 10.8 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    14.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 1,032 km
    591 km
    1,351 km
    Price
    $69,400 - $100,900
    $62,990
    $257,700
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    2 years
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    16.7 - 28.8°
    16.7°
    34.6°
    Departure Angle
    24.8°
    22.9°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    175 - 180 mm
    175 mm
    240 mm
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    Lexus RX

    Dimensions

    4,770 mm
    1,885 mm
    1,720 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,770 mm
    Overall Width1,885 mm
    Overall Height1,720 mm
    Wheelbase2,740 mm
    Turning Circle11,400 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Lexus RX is the Base that starts from $69,400.

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    The most expensive Lexus RX is the Sports Luxury that starts from $100,900.

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    The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury.

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    The largest Lexus RX is the Luxury which measures 1885mm wide, 4770mm in length and sits 1720mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus RX is the Luxury which has 220kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus RX is the Luxury which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus RX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.

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