Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard for 2021.Wireless smartphone charging now available.
Pros Attractive cabin with top-quality materials and construction Super smooth ride Advanced safety features come standard Wide cargo bay makes it easy to load items
Cons Touchpad controller is distracting to use Real-world fuel economy lags behind estimates
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
Lexus introduced the Black Line Special Edition package for the F Sport models. It comes with black exterior accents, black 20-inch wheels, blue stitching for the leather interior, and either an Ultra White or Grecian Water (medium blue) paint job. More notably, ordering the Black Line Special Edition package also adds a two-piece set of Zero Halliburton luggage. Elsewhere, the RX receives a new interior color—Glazed Caramel—which replaces Noble Brown.
Pros Fuel-efficient powertrains, standard driver-assistance features, silky-smooth ride quality.
Cons Lazy driving demeanor, relaxed acceleration, fussy infotainment touchpad.
The base SE model now comes with more standard equipment, including LED headlamps, a power-operated inner tailgate, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and a new steering wheel with capacitive-touch button controls; a four-zone automatic climate-control system is now optional on the SE. The InControl Touch Pro infotainment system sees a few software updates and offers optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upscale HSE and HSE Luxury models now come with a real-time wading-depth information system and a heated windshield is now available as a standalone option on all models.
Pros Handsome square-jawed appearance, upscale cabin, superior off-road capability.
Cons Thirsty gasoline engine, clumsy on-road dynamics, lackluster braking performance.
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Diesel comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.A new Landmark Edition trim debuts above the base SE model.Blind-spot monitoring and upgraded mirrors are now standard.The SE trim loses standard navigation but gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
PROS Smooth driving manners on the road Above-average capabilities off-road Interior is luxurious with excellent materials Clever features in terms of utility and technology
CONS Touchscreen interface can be slow and difficult to operate Diesel engine option has little advantage over standard gas engine
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery ranked #16 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Discovery has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent off-road prowess Expansive cargo space First-rate cabin materials
Cons Poor fuel economy with base model Engines aren't as potent as some rivals' Infotainment system is slow to respond
