Lexus RX (2000-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mid priced when compared to the much more expensive German rivals. Depreciation not too bad.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very poor fuel economy. Average of 17 MPG with only 19 MPG on long very steady journeys.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable & easy to drive, good visability. Steering a little light.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable for a 2 tonne vehicle powered by a V6.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Brakes were problematic, grinding & high pitched screeching. Sounded like the pads were worn down to the rivets. Lexus Twickenham charged to clean the pads. This did not cure the problem that was present for 1.5 yrs despite regular visits to TW dealer.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A relatively anonymous car unless you have it in black.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Brakes. Poor, as described above.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes