Touchscreen multimedia system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Limited-edition Black Line models available
The Good
Overall refinement
Cabin materials
Seat comfort (base and luxury models)
Lack of touch-sensitive buttons
Smooth, quiet operation (base model)
Easy entry to available third row
The Bad
Leather seats not standard
Feels heavy in corners
Uninspiring braking feel
Maddening multimedia controller
Stiffly bolstered seats (F Sport)
Available third row can’t fit adults
What Is the 2022 Lexus RX? The five-seat Lexus RX mid-size luxury SUV is available in gas RX 350 or hybrid RX 450h form. There's also a performance-oriented F Sport model and a three-row L version that seats up to seven. All use a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and the RX 450h adds electric motors.
The RX 350 is available with front- or all-wheel drive. The RX 450h is all-wheel-drive only, with an electric motor driving the rear wheels. Competitors include the Cadillac XT5, Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60.
What’s New on the 2022 Lexus RX? There are no significant changes this year.
What Features in the 2022 Lexus RX Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
18-inch aluminum wheels
LED headlights
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
Forward collision warning
Automatic emergency braking
Lane-keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control
Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Available features include:
Panoramic moonroof
Hands-free power liftgate
Leather-trimmed interior
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated second-row seats
Heated steering wheel
Head-up display
Navigation with 12.3-inch touchscreen
Mark Levinson premium stereo
Rear automatic braking
Should I Buy the 2022 Lexus RX? Often credited with creating the luxury crossover SUV class, the Lexus RX continues to please buyers looking for refinement, but our editors find it less engaging to drive than some competitors. The Remote Touch multimedia interface remains frustrating, but the inclusion of a touchscreen makes it less of an issue than it was previously. The cramped third row in extended L versions is of dubious usefulness.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
