Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Lexus RX

The RX has avant-garde exterior styling and lots of advanced safety features. Its 3.5-liter V6 is linked to an eight-speed automatic and delivers 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 buyers get the base car on 18-inch tires or more uplevel versions with 20-inch tires. Handling is ponderous and devoid of any sporty feel but ultimately secure. The mouselike controller and distracting interface require a steep learning curve. Rear passengers get lots of legroom and knee room. The standard Lexus Safety System+ includes automatic emer- gency braking and lane departure warning. The three-row RX L has more cargo space and a very tight third-row seat.

Overall Score 79-82 Predicted Reliability 40 Owner Satisfaction 40 Road-Test Score 77-80 Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $43,820-$54,905 Body Styles: 4-door SUV Trim Lines: 350, 450h, 450h F Sport, F Sport Drive Wheels: Front, AWD Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 3.5-liter V6 (295 hp); 3.5-liter V6 hybrid (308 hp) Transmissions: 8-speed automatic; CVT

Length (in.)..................... 193 Width (in.) ......................75 Height (in.) ......................68 Wheelbase (in.) .................110 Weight (lb.) ..................4,435 % weight front/rear ...........58/42

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 920 Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .30 Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........3,500

Regular or premium CR overall mpg ...............22-29

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Lexus RC

The RC is a coupe version of the IS sedan. It uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine
coupled to an eight-speed automatic. Ordinarily, it’s a rear-drive car,
but an all-wheel-drive version is available with a six-speed automatic.
High-performance RC F versions come with a 467-hp, 5.0-liter V8.
That prodigious output is routed to the rear wheels and makes the
RC F super-quick, with a loud exhaust bark. The various driving
modes sharpen throttle and steering response, but the car’s weight
ultimately compromises its agility. There is a symbolic rear seat that
can accommodate two small passengers. Controls are frustrating
because of a fussy touchpad that interacts with the infotainment
screen. The standard Lexus Safety System+ includes automatic emer-
gency braking and lane departure warning with lane keeping assist.
Blind spot warning is optional.

Overall Score NA Predicted Reliability 04 Owner Satisfaction 02 Road-Test Score NA Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 50

Base Price: $41,145-$64,750
Body Styles: coupe
Trim Lines: 300, 350, 350 F Sport, F
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (241 hp);
3.5-liter V6 (260 hp); 3.5-liter V6 (311
hp); 5.0-liter V8 (467 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
8-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 185
Width (in.) ......................72
Height (in.) ......................55
Wheelbase (in.) .................108
Weight (lb.) ..................3,750
% weight front/rear ...........54/46

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 700
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 10
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Premium
EPA combined mpg ..............22 Better than average

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