2023 Lexus RX 350 Premium

The 2023 RX 350 is a midsize luxury SUV that anchors Lexus's lineup, offering a blend of comfort and refinement that competes with the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. The RX 350 accelerates smoothly and quietly, with a powertrain that feels refined rather than urgent, which suits its luxury mission. The ride is plush and well controlled, absorbing bumps with the calm that Lexus buyers expect, though the steering is light and not particularly talkative. Inside, the cabin is hushed and trimmed with high-quality materials, and the rear seats offer generous legroom for passengers. Standard tech includes a 9.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 with adaptive cruise and lane tracing. The Premium is the entry RX 350, skipping leather and the bigger screen you get on higher trims, but adds heated and ventilated front seats, a moonroof, and power liftgate over the standard base grade. It runs on a 2.4L I4 with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, driving the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic, which gets 25 mpg combined and feels smooth and quiet in daily driving. Only the Premium trim offers the choice of a power moonroof and roof rails as standard, while the ride stays controlled and absorbent even on the 19-inch wheels.