2026 · Midsize luxury SUV
Lexus RX: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
Two-row Lexus with a 275-hp 2.4-liter turbo four or a 246-hp hybrid with an electric rear axle.
Figures are for the RX 350 AWD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 3, 2026.
Where it stands among midsize and three-row SUVs
- #5 of 13Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $2,799/yr
- #5 of 13Starting price, this trim: $54,375
Ranked against the default trim of every midsize and three-row SUV in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $54,375PublishedLexus |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.4 L turbocharged four (T24A-FTS) with port and direct injection · Full-time electronically controlled AWD (75:25 to 50:50 front/rear) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.3 sTestedMotorTrend |
| EPA combined | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.6 cu ft (838 L)PublishedLexus |
| Large suitcases, packed | 6Simulatedfrom Lexus |
| Seats | 5Published |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 275 hp (205 kW)PublishedLexus |
|---|---|
| Torque | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm)PublishedLexus |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.3 sTestedMotorTrend |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 7.3 sSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Quarter mile | 15.5 sTestedMotorTrend |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 139 ft (42.4 m)TestedMotorTrend |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 381 ft (116.3 m)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 291 ft (88.6 m)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 177 ft (54.0 m)Simulatedfrom MotorTrend |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 15.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.25Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $2,799/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35PublishedLexus |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.75 gTestedMotorTrend |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.75 gSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.24 gSimulatedfrom MotorTrend |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft (11.8 m)PublishedLexus |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedLexus |
| Tires | All-season 235/60R19 · 235/60R19PublishedC/D specs |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5Published |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 6Simulatedfrom Lexus |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Lexus |
| Cargo behind the second row | 29.6 cu ft (838 L)PublishedLexus |
| Cargo, seats folded | 46.2 cu ft (1,308 L)PublishedLexus |
| Towing | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg)PublishedCar and Driver |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.0 in (3 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.4 in (9 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.5 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +2.1 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | +0.3 in head · −2.2 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 38.1 in (97 cm)PublishedLexus |
| Rear head room, published | 38.5 in (98 cm)PublishedLexus |
| Rear leg room, published | 37.4 in (95 cm)PublishedLexus |
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 29 ft (8.7 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 32%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 335 ft (102.2 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 69 mph (111 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 453 ft (138.1 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | PoorTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb (1,993 kg)TestedMotorTrend |
RX compared
Trims in the catalog
- RX 350 AWD · from $54,375 · figures on this page
- RX 350h F Sport Design · from $59,580
Other midsize and three-row SUVs
Sources
- Lexus: 2026 RX grades, starting MSRP, 0–60 estimates, top speed and fuel capacity; $1,550 RX delivery, processing and handling fee (Lexus pricing disclaimer) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2023 Lexus RX350 F Sport First Test (RX 350 AWD F Sport Handling) (2023-01)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Lexus RX 350 AWD (id 49858) and RX 350h AWD (id 49857) ratings (2026-10)
- Lexus Canada: 2026 RX Product Information (dimensions, overhangs, Cd, gear ratios, weights, motors, battery, interior) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2023 Lexus RX SUV of the Year review (test data: RX 350 FWD, RX 350h, RX 500h) (2023-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD (VehicleId 21620) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: The Larger 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hits the Mark (XLE AWD and Hybrid Max Platinum) (2023-08)
- Car and Driver (Chrome Data): 2026 Lexus RX 350 features and specs (gear ratios, 3.33 axle, 19-in wheels and P235/60VR19 tires) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Lexus RX review, pricing and specs (RX 350 not yet instrument-tested; towing) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Lexus RX ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–26 models) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.