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2018 Lexus RX 350L

Rating7.6

Ranked #11 in

Midsize SUV

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$47,670 - $54,085

Starting Price

Year

Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on February 3, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Exceptionally well-crafted cabin with superior material-quality	Complex and hard-to-use infotainment interface	All-new model for 2018
Loaded with a lot of standard safety features	Third row is reserved for children unlike what rivals offer
Silent cabin, comfy seats, and excellent ride quality	There is not much space for cargo behind the third row

Specs & Features

$47,670

price

290 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

268 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD 8A

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Lexus RX 350L SUV is a proud member of the midsize luxury SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Volvo XC90, the Acura MDX, and the Audi Q7. Spread across two trims, the RX 350 F Sport starts off at a base price of MSRP $47,670 and carries on to $54,085. Its 3.5L V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 290 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the RX 350 F Sport manages to get a combined EPA rating of 22 MPG, a number that is great for the class and highly improves the RX 350 F Sport's practicality. It also has a ground clearance of 8.1 inches.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Lexus RX 350L SUV is a luxurious and powerful SUV offering three rows of seating. It is available in two trims and we recommend getting the higher-end luxury trim. It comes added with features including Espresso Walnut, Matte Bamboo or Matte Linear Dark Mocha wood interior trim, a power moonroof, heated wood- and a leather-trimmed steering wheel, 20-in split-five-spoke alloy wheels, and many other luxury elements inside out.

Trims

Base
$47,670 onwards

Engine: 3.5L 6cyl FWD 8A
Horsepower: 290 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
Torque: 268 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
Top Speed: 92 mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg

Premium
$47,670 onwards

Engine: 3.5L 6cyl AWD 8A
Horsepower: 290 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
Torque: 263 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
0-60 mph: TBD sec
Top Speed: TBD mph
Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Luxury
$52,685 onwards

20-inch machined aluminum Wheels

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2018 Lexus RX 350L vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #15	7.5 sec	15.7 sec	92 mph
2018 BMW X3 Ranked #1	4.7 sec	13.2 sec	155 mph
2018 Porsche Cayenne Ranked #2	5.7 sec	14.1 sec	142 mph
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ranked #3	5.9 sec	14.5 sec	126 mph
2018 BMW X6 Ranked #4	6 sec	14.8 sec	130 mph
2018 BMW X4 Ranked #4	6 sec	15.2 sec	130 mph

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #5	19 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	19.2 gal.	364.8/499.2 mi.
2018 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Ranked #1	31 mpg	28 mpg	30 mpg	17.2 gal.	533.2/481.6 mi.
2018 Lexus RX 450hL Hybrid Ranked #1	31 mpg	28 mpg	30 mpg	17.2 gal.	533.2/481.6 mi.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Ranked #2	22 mpg	29 mpg	25 mpg	18.5 gal.	396/522 mi.
2018 BMW X3 Ranked #2	22 mpg	29 mpg	25 mpg	17.2 gal.	378.40/498.80 mi.
2018 Audi Q5 Ranked #2	23 mpg	27 mpg	25 mpg	18.5 gal.	425.5/499.5 mi.

2018 Lexus RX 350L vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #3	196.9 in.	74.6 in.	67.3 in.	8.1 in.	109.8 in.
2018 Infiniti QX60 Ranked #1	200.1 in.	77.2 in.	68.6 in.	6.5 in.	114.2 in.
2018 Audi Q7 Ranked #2	199.6 in.	77.5 in.	68.5 in.	8 in.	117.9 in.
2018 Lexus RX 450hL Hybrid Ranked #3	196.9 in.	74.6 in.	67.7 in.	7.9 in.	109.8 in.
2018 Acura MDX Ranked #4	196.2 in.	77.7 in.	67.4 in.	5.6 in.	111 in.
2018 Land Rover Discovery Ranked #5	195.7 in.	78.7 in.	73 in.	8.7 in.	115 in.

2018 Lexus RX 350L vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #4	7.5 cu.ft.	117 cu.ft.	58.5 cu.ft.
2018 BMW X6 Ranked #1	26.6 cu.ft.	164.4 cu.ft.	59.7 cu.ft.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #2	38.2 cu.ft.	-	80.3 cu.ft.
2018 Volvo XC90 Ranked #3	41.8 cu.ft.	103.8 cu.ft.	85.7 cu.ft.
2018 Infiniti QX60 Ranked #5	15.8 cu.ft.	130.4 cu.ft.	76.5 cu.ft.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Ranked #6	20.3 cu.ft.	-	51 cu.ft.

2018 Lexus RX 350L vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #1	83.7 cu.ft.	7.5 cu.ft.	58.5 cu.ft.	-
2018 Lincoln MKC Ranked #2	37.1 cu.ft.	25.2 cu.ft.	53.1 cu.ft.	64 ft.
2018 BMW X3 Ranked #3	-	-	62.7 cu.ft.	-
2018 Porsche Cayenne Ranked #4	62.9 cu.ft.	23.6 cu.ft.	62.9 cu.ft.	-
2018 BMW X6 Ranked #5	150 cu.ft.	26.6 cu.ft.	59.7 cu.ft.	-
2018 Jaguar E-PACE Ranked #6	5.4 cu.ft.	24.2 cu.ft.	52.7 cu.ft.	-

2018 Lexus RX 350L vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2018 Lexus RX 350L Ranked #14	3500 lbs.	1235 lbs.	4464 lbs.
2018 Lexus RX 450hL Hybrid Ranked #1	10330 lbs.	1070 lbs.	4905 lbs.
2018 Land Rover Discovery Ranked #2	8201 lbs.	1841 lbs.	4751 lbs.
2018 Porsche Cayenne Ranked #3	7716 lbs.	1707 lbs.	4488 lbs.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #4	6600 lbs.	1631 lbs.	4650 lbs.
2018 BMW X6 Ranked #5	6000 lbs.	1110 lbs.	4585 lbs.