Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Lexus RX

Lexus RX
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Type: 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): multi-stage front airbags, driver's knee-protection airbag, front passenger side-impact airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, ABS w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, tire-pressure monitor
Fuel Economy: 17/22

Lexus RX Summary

The Lexus RX 350 will handle just about any driving task, from the commute to camping to a Sunday cruise, in style and comfort, regardless of the weather and with reasonable operating costs. It's smooth, roomy, luxurious and responsive. The hybrid-powered RX 400h is a technical marvel and very easy on the environment, with improved fuel economy and no decrease in performance. But over the typical lease or new-car loan period, it's likely to cost more to own than the conventional RX 350, which we find more enjoyable to drive.

John Matras filed the original report from Pennsylvania, with staff reports by NewCarTestDrive.com.