2021 Lexus RX

The 2021 RX 350 has a muscular, modern look. The angular mesh grille is surrounded by chrome accents and pointed headlights, and the Lexus symbol is in the middle. You can choose Base, F Sport, 350L, 350L AWD, F Sport Black Line Special Edition, F Sport AWD Black Line Special Edition trim levels. The base model comes with power-folding, auto-dimming side mirrors, a power rear door, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Additional options include triple-beam LED auto-leveling headlights, a power moonroof, aluminum roof rails, 20-inch alloy wheels, a windshield wiper de-icer, and a kick sensor for the rear door.

The 3.5-liter V-6 engine produces 295 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque. With the 350L and 350L AWD, it gives 290 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. It's connected to an eight-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

This SUV is maneuverable and fun to drive. It has a top speed of 124 mph, and you can choose Normal, Eco or Sport driving modes. F Sport models also have a Sport S+ driving mode. The RX 350 can tow up to 3,500 pounds. You can add an adaptive variable suspension that can adapt to changing road conditions with 650 different levels of damping. Models with all-wheel drive can send more power to the wheels that need it most for better traction.

The RX 350 has a luxurious, comfortable interior with lots of convenient features. You'll get dual-zone climate control with an air filter, power front seats, folding and reclining rear seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, a nine-speaker audio system, and an 8-inch touch screen. This vehicle also comes with voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, remote start, six USB ports, and push-button start. You can add wood trim in Matte Bamboo, Open-Pore Brown Walnut, or Gray Sapele. Other options include Scored Aluminum trim, a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and a power-folding third-row seat. You can select a second-row armrest with a storage compartment and two USB ports, second-row captain's chairs, three-zone climate control, LED ambient lighting, navigation, and wireless charging. A 12.3-inch touch screen, a 12-speaker sound system with a subwoofer, a head-up display, and memory settings for the driver's seat, side mirrors, and steering wheel are available as well.

This SUV comes with forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane-tracing assistance, lane departure warning, road sign assistance, and all-speed dynamic radar cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and 10 airbags are standard as well. Roadside assistance is included, and Lexus Enform Service Connect lets you access detailed maintenance information about the RX 350 through your smartphone. You can add parking assistance with automatic braking.