Lexus RX 3 (AL10) facelift Crossover (2012-2015)

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Product Overview

Lexus RX Mk3 (chassis code AL10) facelift is a premium mid-size crossover in production from 2012 to 2015. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.7 to 3.5 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelift introduced Lexus' new "spindle" grille. New is the inline-4-powered RX270 in select markets. There is also an FWD variant for the RX450h.
Otherwise, the RX hardly changed. It remains the single most reliable and best built crossover in the world.

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Neofiliac score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Exceptionally build quality
  • Improved exterior styling
  • Solid chassis and suspension setup
Cons

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    Specifications

    RX270RX350RX450h FWDRX450h AWD

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 1570 L / 55.4 cu-ft
    Fuel Capacity72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal65.0 L / 17.2 gal65.0 L / 17.2 gal
    Passengers5
    Payload460 kg / 1014 lbs460 kg / 1014 lbs505 kg / 1113 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscVentilated discs
    Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
    Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
    Tire Size235/60 R18 103V, 235/55 R19 101V
    Turning Circle11.4 m / 37.4 ft

    Construction

    Body Style5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door hybrid SUV5-door hybrid SUV

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1685 mm / 66.3 in
    Size | Length4770 mm / 187.8 in
    Size | Width1885 mm / 74.2 in
    Track Width | Front1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
    Weight1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs1975.0 kg / 4354.1 lbs2050.0 kg / 4519.5 lbs
    Wheel Size7.5J x 18, 7.5J x 19
    Wheelbase2740 mm / 107.9 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.0 sec8.0 sec8.2 sec7.8 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec7.6 sec7.8 sec7.4 sec
    CO2 Emission233 g/km250 g/km140 g/km145 g/km
    Fuel Economy9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
    Emission StandardEuro 5
    Engine | Bore90.0 mm / 3.5 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.8:112.5:112.5:1
    Engine | Displacement2.7 L / 163.1 cu-in / 2672.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
    Engine | Power188.0 hp / 140.2 kW @ 5800 rpm277.0 hp / 206.6 kW @ 6200 rpm249.0 hp / 185.7 kW + 167.0 hp / 124.5 kW (electric motor)249.0 hp / 185.7 kW + 68.0 hp / 50.7 kW (electric motor)
    Engine | Specific Output70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in80.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke105.0 mm / 4.1 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in
    Engine | Torque252 Nm / 185.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm346 Nm / 255.2 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
    Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylindermulti-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylindermulti-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears6-speed
    Transmission | TypeAutomatic

    Production

    Availability2012 ~ 2015

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