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2022 Lexus RX
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Review and specifications

2022 Lexus RX

The RX got a 2016 makeover, with avant-garde exterior styling and advanced safety features. Its 3.5-liter V6 is now linked to a new eight-speed automatic, delivering ample power and a commendable 22 mpg overall. The fuel-thrifty 450h hybrid gets an excellent 29 mpg overall. Inside, the RX is very quiet and well-finished. Ride comfort is plush whether you get the base car on 18-inch tires or more uplevel versions with 20-inch tires. Handling, however, is ponderous and devoid of any sporty feel, but ultimately secure. The mouselike controller and interface require a steep learning curve. Rear passengers get lots of leg and knee room. All 2017 models get Lexus Safety System+ as standard equipment, which includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are now standard on all trim lines for the 2021 model year.

Market value
$38,850
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 5/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury midsized SUVs
Generation began
2016

Pricing

Current retail median
$38,850
Retail value range
$34,675 - $42,950
Original MSRP range
$45,920 - $58,110
Trade-in range
$32,835 - $40,935

Ratings

Road test score
74/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
76%
Reliability
5/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
31 MPG
Tested overall
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,800
Cruising range
415 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.9 sec
0-60 mph
7.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
139 ft
Avoidance speed
49 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
193 in
Width
75 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Weight
4,435 lb
Maximum load
920 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Cargo volume
30 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Lexus

Lexus, Toyota’s upscale sub-brand, is among the few luxury automakers that successfully merges technologically-advanced designs with consistently great reliability. Interiors are quiet and finished with finely-crafted materials. The engines are generally smooth and powerful. Many of its cars and SUVs are available with more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrains. Lexus continues to sell sedans, with its ES, IS, and top-shelf LS models. Most of its SUVs have done well in our testing, including the NX, RX, and TX. The brand’s first all-electric vehicle, the RZ, is a luxury version of the Toyota bZ4X EV. Lexus also sells two-door coupes and convertibles, the RC and LC. Multiple Lexus models have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendation for used cars.

Vehicle ID: 22649 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025

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