Integration with Lexus Enform Connect smartphone app.The 2019 Lexus RX 350L SUV comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
PROS Impeccable cabin finished with top-quality materials and construction Advanced safety features come standard Wide cargo bay makes it easy to load luggage and groceries
CONS Third-row space is tight for anyone other than small children Less overall cargo capacity than competitors Optional tech interface is clever but distracting to use Rough ride on broken pavement
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 ranked #5 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Lexus RX 350 has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Blissful ride Premium cabin Strong engine
Cons Not as sporty as rivals Remote Touch controller can be frustrating Small cargo hold
The 2019 Lexus RX remains the luxury crossover SUV sales standard for its design, comfort, and features.The RX 350L add a third row seat for family buyers, though that row is best suited for children. Interior trimmings are not as upscale as some competitors, though real wood and metal accents are a nice touch depending on the trim.
Pros Bold, brash design Good acceleration Safety record Comfortable ride Hybrid’s thrift
Cons Polarizing design Price escalates Head-scratching F-Sport Laughable third row option
The Santa Fe Sport’s cushy ride pairs with energetic handling for respectable on-road performance, but where the Sport shines is in its exceptionally well-appointed interior, wide array of available safety features, and price tag. The Santa Fe Sport delivers middling fuel economy, but its ample cargo hold makes up for some of that lost advantage and turns this compact version of the Santa Fe into a truly useful automobile.
Pros Upscale interior, agreeable to drive, a features list as long as your leg.
Cons Four-cylinder power in a V-6 class, light on standard safety gear, hoped-for fuel economy gone missing.
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport still does what good crossover SUVs do best: it delivers flexible space, decent performance, and great value.
Pros Hits all the right crossover-SUV marks Lots of standard features A very good value, then and now Clever sliding seat Turbo-4’s minimal gas mileage penalty
Cons Dull base engine Gas mileage isn’t its strong suit Could use better steering feel 4-cylinders only
Pros Relative value Lots of available luxury features Cabin storage Handling Seating flexibility
Cons Off-the-line power versus V-6 competitors Rearward visibility Rear seating position Road noise Interior quality