4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
F Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
F Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Don’t want to go far?
Find all cars near me?4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Overall Rating
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 comes mostly unchanged over its previous model year and carries a price tag of $39,660. With a new front grille, the SUV now boasts a more aggressive appeal and better road presence
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 sees no major changes in this year’s model, except the new front grille which gives it an aggressive stance. Along with that, the Lexus is equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine and provides great overall performance. The interior is plush and comfortable, but nothing compared to its German rivals. Starting at a price of around $40,000 it is definitely on the expensive end, and thus competes with equally capable vehicles like the Audi Q7 and the much less expensive Chevrolet Traverse.
There is no option to opt for while choosing the 2013 Lexus RX 350 as it is only available in the single trim option. The RX 350 definitely costs higher at around $40,000 and can go even higher. In addition to the standard features, there are multiple optional packages to opt for that adds great features in terms of comfort and technology features. Some of those packages are Display Audio With Back-up Monitor package, Premium package, Comfort or Navigation packages, and the Luxury package.
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 comes mostly unchanged over its previous model year and carries a price tag of $39,660. With a new front grille, the SUV now boasts a more aggressive appeal and better road presence
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 sees no major changes in this year’s model, except the new front grille which gives it an aggressive stance. Along with that, the Lexus is equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine and provides great overall performance. The interior is plush and comfortable, but nothing compared to its German rivals. Starting at a price of around $40,000 it is definitely on the expensive end, and thus competes with equally capable vehicles like the Audi Q7 and the much less expensive Chevrolet Traverse.
The Lexus RX 350 is available in a single trim option. The model cost around $40,000 without any option, but the additional packages would escalate the price much quicker. The RX 350 is equipped with multiple features as standard like automatic headlamps, a standard power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, and many more.
Trims |
RX 350 |
---|---|
MSRP |
$39,660 |
Key Features |
18-inch alloy wheels |
Automatic headlamps |
|
Heated mirrors |
|
Power liftgate |
|
Dual-zone automatic climate control |
|
Nine-speaker sound system |
|
Display Audio With Back-up Monitor package |
We Recommend
There is no option to opt for while choosing the 2013 Lexus RX 350 as it is only available in the single trim option. The RX 350 definitely costs higher at around $40,000 and can go even higher. In addition to the standard features, there are multiple optional packages to opt for that adds great features in terms of comfort and technology features. Some of those packages are Display Audio With Back-up Monitor package, Premium package, Comfort or Navigation packages, and the Luxury package.
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 is available in a single-engine option of a 3.5-liter V6. The engine generates 270 hp along with 248 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers the power to the front wheels as standard.
The transmission is smooth and allows for quick shifting whenever required. The Lexus RX 350 is not particularly quick but takes a decent 7.6 seconds to reach from 0-60 mph. Similarly, it takes 15.7 seconds to cover the quarter-mile distance.
Model |
Lexus RX 350 |
Audi Q7 SUV |
Chevrolet Traverse |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$39660 |
$46800 |
$30510 |
Engine |
3.5-liter V6 |
3-liter V6 |
3.6-liter V6 |
Drivetrain |
front-wheel-drive |
all-wheel-drive |
front-wheel-drive |
Transmission |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
Power |
270 hp @ 6200 rpm |
280 hp @ 4780 - 6500 rpm |
281 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Torque |
248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm |
295 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm |
266 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm |
0-60 mph (sec) |
7.6 |
6.9 |
8 |
Quarter-mile (sec) |
15.7 |
15.7 |
16.3 |
Top Speed (mph) |
142 |
137 |
130 |
The Chevrolet Tahoe is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 281 hp. This is followed by the Audi Q7 with 280 hp. Both the Lexus and Chevy have a 6-speed automatic transmission while the Audi Q7 gets an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Q7 is the fastest of them all with 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. The Lexus has the top speed of 147 mph while the Chevy tops out at 130 mph.
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 is a huge vehicle with a powerful engine. This definitely takes a toll on the fuel economy of the vehicle. The Lexus RX 350 provides a mileage of 18 mpg in the city along with 25 mpg on the highway. Thus the Lexus provides a combined mileage of 20 mpg. Along with that, the Lexus gets 19.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity that provides a maximum range of 480 miles.
Model |
Lexus RX 350 |
Audi Q7 SUV |
Chevrolet Traverse |
---|---|---|---|
MPG (City) |
18 |
19 |
17 |
MPG (Highway) |
25 |
28 |
24 |
MPG (Combined) |
20 |
22 |
19 |
Fuel Capacity (gal) |
19.2 gal. |
26.4 gal. |
22 gal. |
The 2013 Audi Q7 provides the best-combined fuel economy of 22 mpg and a much better mileage of 28 mpg on the highway. The Chevrolet Traverse sits at the bottom of the table with a combined mileage of 19 mpg. The Audi Q7 also has the largest fuel tank capacity of 26.4 gallons which gives it the maximum fuel tank capacity of 739 miles.
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 has a well-laid-out interior along with plush can comfortable materials. It is not as luxurious as the German rivals but still has its own charm. The seats are well-bolstered and get cloth upholstery as standard.Â
Luxury and Premium package adds in multiple comfort features like leather upholstery, driver seat memory function, ventilation, leather steering, power seats, and many more. The Lexus can occupy only 5 passengers inside the cabin and provides a considerable amount of spacing for all the occupants.Â
Model |
Lexus RX 350Â |
Audi Q7 SUV |
Chevrolet Traverse |
---|---|---|---|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
7 |
8 |
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
39.1/57.9/43.1 |
39.5/58.7/41.3 |
40.4/61.5/41.3 |
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
37.7/57.5/36.8 |
39/58.1/37.1 |
39.4/61/36.8 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
40 cu-ft |
10.9 cu-ft |
24.4 cu-ft |
Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
80.3 cu-ft |
72.5 cu-ft |
116.3 cu-ft |
The Audi Q7 can accommodate up to 7 passengers while the Chevrolet Traverse can carry up to 8 passengers. The Traverse provides the best spacing for the passengers in the front row, while the Lexus has slightly cramped seats at the rear. But the lack of a third seat adds in much more cargo volume of 40 cu-ft behind the second row, while with the rear seats folded, the Lexus has a cargo capacity of 80.3 cu-ft. The Chevy Traverse provides the maximum cargo capacity of 116.3 cu-ft with the rear seats folded.Â
The infotainment system in the 2013 Lexus RX 350 includes multiple standard features like Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, iPod interface, USB ports, and a 9-speaker audio system.
But there are few other packages that add even more infotainment features like the Lexus Remote Touch electronics interface, real-time traffic information, 12-speaker sound system, and HD radio. The Navigation package adds a navigation system with audio control. Here is a list of the infotainment features that we see in the RX 350:
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 carries forward a similar design as its previous models. It does get an aggressive look with the inclusion of the new grille design, but that’s it for the changes.
The roof slopes down at the rear which gives it a sporty look but cuts down on the rear headroom for passengers. It is the lightest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,178 pounds.
Model |
Lexus RX 350 |
Audi Q7 SUV |
Chevrolet Traverse |
---|---|---|---|
Curb Weight (lbs) |
4178 lbs. |
5291 lbs. |
4646 lbs. |
Length (in) |
188 in. |
200 in. |
204 in. |
Width (in) |
74 in. |
78 in. |
79 in. |
Height (in) |
67 in. |
68 in. |
70 in. |
Ground Clearance (in) |
7 |
8 |
7 |
Wheelbase (in) |
108 in. |
118.2 in. |
119 in. |
The Audi Q7 is the heaviest of the lot with a curb weight of 5,291 pounds while the Chevy Traverse weighs 4,646 pounds. The vehicles in comparison are way longer than the Lexus and thus provides room for the additional passengers. Both the Lexus and Chevy have a ground clearance of 7-inches while the Audi has a ground clearance of 8-inches which assists in better handling of off-roads.
The NHTSA has given the new Lexus RX 350 a perfect 5-star in its crash test, while the IIHS has also given it a ‘Good’ rating in all of the test segments. Th eIIHS has also awarded the Lexus RX 350 with the Top Safety Pick award for the year 2013. Along with that, the Lexus also has top safety features that help improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that we get with the 2013 Lexus RX 350:
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 is one of the powerful SUVs that we can currently get on the market. The 3.5-liter V6 engine generated 270 hp and provided great overall performance. The interior is spacious, but the rear seat cuts down on the headroom due to the sloping roof. The infotainment system is quite intuitive and provides great features with the addition of optional packages. Thus the Lexus RX 350 provides a complete package and should definitely be on your list if you are looking for an SUV.