The 2020 Lexus RX 350 comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.New front and rear fascia, new suspension hardware.New optional 12.3-inch touchscreen and increased standard safety equipment.Available F Sport package adds upgraded suspension.Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard.
Pros Attractive cabin with top-quality materials and construction Ride quality makes almost any road feel smooth Advanced safety features come standard Wide cargo bay makes it easy to load luggage and groceries
Cons Less overall cargo capacity than competitors
The 2020 Lexus RX 350 ranked #5 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Lexus RX 350 has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Robust engine Gentle ride Upscale cabin
Cons Less sporty than rivals Small cargo hold
The 2020 Lexus RX gives up on old standbys like somber style and silence, and casts its lot with a more rowdy crowd.
Pros Grabby shape Smooth acceleration Cozy ride Thrifty hybrid Space for five adults
Cons Showy shape isn’t for everyone Has grown quite expensive Head-scratching F-Sport Teeny-tiny third-row seat Mixed crash-test results
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 ranked #20 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Cadillac XT5 has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 31 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Low base price Classic, elegant cabin Smooth ride
Cons Uninspired handling
The XT5's wireless smartphone charging pad gets an upgrade for 2019 and now offers 15 watts of juice (versus last year's 5 watts) to speed charging times. Other changes are limited to four new colors—Shadow Metallic, Red Horizon Tintcoat, Dark Mocha Metallic, and Manhattan Noir Metallic—and a new Kona Brown leather interior with Sapele wood trim.
Pros Quiet interior, distinctive exterior styling, spacious cargo bay.
Cons Somewhat gruff V-6 powertrain, muddled driving dynamics, busy interior design.
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is a solid, if forgettable, crossover. Consider the Caddy’s myriad rivals, too.
Pros Comfortable ride Strong V-6 power Luxurious interior with right options Low base price...
Cons … that can climb quickly Light on personality Front-wheel drive model a bore Infotainment can frustrate