2013 Lexus RX 350

Lexus vehicles have a reputation for being not just refined and comfortable, but also for being exceptionally well-equipped. That's definitely the case here in the 2013 RX 350 and RX 450 you'll find a comprehensive list of comfort and convenience features, while options are pretty much limited to interior upgrades and top-notch infotainment systems. Major options include leather; a USB port; navigation with real-time traffic; a rear-seat DVD entertainment system; and a superb Mark Levinson sound system. The Remote Touch controller remains a mandatory part of the interface that we're conflicted about, but nearly everyone will like that the new Enform system enables apps for Pandora streaming audio and other information services.

Displacement

3.5 liters (211 cubic inches)
Horsepower

270 hp @ 6,200 RPM 2

Total System Horsepower

 295 Total System Horsepower
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

(city/highway/combined) 18/25/21 mpg
Transmission

Six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), Sequential Shift and Snow modes
Braking System

Four-wheel power-assisted discs with four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist 

The new-for-2013 F Sport trim was intended to counteract the RX’s reputation for capable but boring performance and inject some sport into the SUV. However, nearly every reviewers says that shoppers shouldn’t consider the F Sport. They say that its sport-tuned suspension makes the ride overly harsh. Perhaps most importantly, though, the F Sport package doesn’t actually improve the RX’s performance.