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2012 lexus rx 350 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Good fuel economy, easy to drive, rides softly. introductionfirst launched as a 1999 model, the lexus rx was most recently redesigned and re-engineered for 2010. Changes since have been minimal. Most significantly, the 2012 rx 350 has been tuned to run on regular unleaded (87 octane) fuel. Premium (91 octane) is recommended for the 2012 rx 450h. (for 2013, lexus rx models will feature revised styling and new interior materials. The 2013 rx is expected to go on sale summer 2012. The 2013 version won't be that much different from the 2012 except in terms of its appearance.) the 2012 lexus rx 350 and rx 450h are easy to operate and ride more softly than other suvs. They're also more fuel-efficient than many of their competitors. powered by a 3. 5-liter v6 mated to a 6-speed automatic multi-mode transmission, the rx 350 beats the fuel economy ratings of the acura mdx, mercedes ml 350, and bmw x5 xdrive3. 5i. The rx 450h hybrid gets better mileage yet, and achieves a super ultra low emissions vehicle (sulev ii) certification in california, and a tier 2-bin 3 emissions rating in all other states. the 2012 rx 350 and rx 450h are offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The rx 350 uses a light-weight all-wheel-drive system that operates through an electronic coupling on the rear differential, eliminating the need for a center differential. The rx 450h uses an electric motor to drive the rear wheels so no mechanical connection between the axles is needed. lineupthe 2012 lexus rx 350 comes with front-wheel drive 39,075) or all-wheel drive 40,475). Both come with fabric upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, am/fm/6cd with nine speakers and a luxury level of standard equipment. the optional luxury package includes semi-aniline leather trim interior; one-touch-open/close moonroof; power retractable electrochromic outside mirrors; wood and leather steering wheel and shift knob; wide angle side-view monitor, 19-inch alloy wheels with mud and snow tires; ipod/usb port; power rear door; illuminated scuff plate; and headlamp cleaner. The comfort package includes bi-xenon high intensity discharge (hid) projector headlamps; adaptive front lighting system; automatic high beams; rain-sensing automatic wipers; 12-speaker audio; and heated and cooled front seats. dual-screen rear seat entertainment with navigation 5,005) includes dvd rear-seat entertainment system with wireless headphones, audio/video inputs, 120v ac power outlet and navigation system with voice command, backup monitor, xm nav traffic and nav weather with 90-day trial subscription and remote touch controller. options include a heads-up display 1200), heated/ventilated front seats 640), 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with mud and snow tires 660), and bi-xenon high intensity discharge headlamps with afs and automatic high beams 875). Mark levinson audio 1610) and intuitive parking assist 500) are also available as stand-alone options. The navigation system option 2465) includes hard disc drive navigation with voice command, backup monitor, xm nav traffic and nav weather with 90-day trial subscription, and the remote touch controller. The sports package 1300) includes 19-inch sport finish alloy wheels with mud and snow tires, sport-tuned suspension, and vehicle dynamic management (vdim). Optional safety features include pre-collision system and dynamic radar cruise control. Vehicle dynamics integrated management (vdim) comes with the sports package. Like all lexus vehicles, the 2012 lexus rx comes with smart stop technology, which automatically reduces engine power when the brake and accelerator pedals are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions. walkaroundthe lexus rx gets revised styling for 2013. The 2012 rx is beginning to look dated. a 64-inch front tread width lends the 2012 rx a wide stance. The wheel openings are round and unadorned. The whole shape of the vehicle is ovoid, yet highlighted by crisp, defining lines. And it works as well in the wind tunnel as it does visually, delivering a slippery cd of just 0. 33. blacked-out roof pillars combine with rear privacy glass to merge the three side windows into a single visual unit. Lexus says the 2012 rx hybrid's front bumper is different, but the difference is subtle. More noticeable is the blue enamel-like background added to the lexus circled-l in the center of the grille, with echoing blue highlights in the front and rear lamp clusters. Optional energy-saving led headlights look sharp and are exclusive to the hybrid. both the 2012 rx 350 and rx 450h have led brake lights and led turn signals integrated into the side mirrors. Auto-dimming outside mirrors, optional on the rx 350, are standard on the hybrid. The 450h also has blue emblems and logos, and is available with exclusive black opal mica paint. interiorit's strangely exciting to sit in the cockpit of the 2012 lexus rx 350 and rx 450h. There is a sensation of having so much to do, just like configuring a new computer. There are seating adjustments to lock in, preferences for the remote touch controller, operating modes to select and dashboard combinations to try out. We have a feeling an rx owner would be surprised to discover new features after months of ownership. the rx comes to life with the push of a button. The instruments are bright and engaging, and shaded from outside light. The seats have side bolsters that are high enough to provide support during cornering, but they're still easy to get into. Mood lighting in the footwells and cabin supports a sense of quality and well-being. the cockpit conveys a sense of sophistication, due in part to a gifted design scheme that includes no straight lines or sharp corners. Every element of the interior is curved, arched or rounded in some way, so lines blend with subtle grace and harmony. California walnut or birds-eye maple wood trim accents complement light gray fabric; or black, light gray, or parchment leather. the cockpit is divided into two separate zones. The first is for information functions, located higher up where they are easy to see. The second is for control functions, located lower and within easy reach of both front seat occupants. This division is made possible by remote touch. the remote touch system is essentially a computer mouse. This mouse will be immediately familiar to anyone who has used a computer. It replaces the need to reach out and touch the screen to use the navigation system, or adjust audio or climate settings. We found it was simple to use while driving. It allowed us to avoid focusing on the navi screen to tune the climate control or turn down the volume. Plus, no more fingerprints on the screen. the center console is bridge-like with open storage under the center. The shifter is immediately above the remote touch mouse. there are a number of redundant hard buttons on the steering wheel, and at various points on the dash, 52 in all, but the remote touch mouse really does reduce the need to use them. The system runs from a hard disc, not a dvd, so it's faster and allegedly smarter than a dvd system. A 12-speaker system comes with the navigation system, and a 15-speaker mark levinson surround sound system is available for those who require an audio system consistent with the very best home systems. the front seats are fitted with active headrests as standard equipment. The headrests are designed to adjust upward in the event of a rear-end collision, reducing whiplash. Because of the active headrests, rear-seat entertainment screens are independently mounted in pods behind the headrests. The two seven-inch lcd screens can operate separately so one passenger can play a game while anot. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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