The RX is Lexus’s best-selling model as of now and comes as a carryover model for 2012. It has a capable engine and a host of luxury features on the inside. The few changes for 2012 include a new appearance package and the recommended fuel for the RX 350 being changed to 87-octane gasoline, which also resulted in a power and torque decrease of 5 hp and 9 lb-ft.
The engine under the hood of the RX 350 is the same 3.5 V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. FWD is standard while AWD is optional. The 2012 Lexus RX 350 model is priced at $39,075 for the FWD model, while the AWD model costs $40,475. It competes with the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 2012 Lincoln MKX, and the 2012 Volvo XC60.