2012 Lexus RX 350 AWD
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- Photo: 2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport CVT 3.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus RX 450h F Sport (III, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 26-Oktober 2012, Düsseldorf by Lexus_RX_450h_F_Sport_(III,_Facelift)_–_Frontansicht,_26._Oktober_2012,_Düsseldorf.jpg : M 93 derivative work: Altair78, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS RX (AL10) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS RX (AL10) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport CVT 3.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Lexus RX 350 AWD is a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence -inc: snow mode and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,475 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 270 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The RX measures 187.8 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,343 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,475 ($57,293 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6, 3.5L (3,456 cc / 211 cu in) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 270 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission w/intelligence -inc: snow mode |
| 1st Gear | 3.3 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.9 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.42 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.71 |
| 6th Gear | 0.61 |
| Reverse | 4.15 |
| Final Drive | 4.4 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.9 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.5 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.5 in. |
| Tires Front | P235/60VR18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/60VR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.8 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
| Front Track | 64.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 40 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,343 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2012 Lexus RX.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.