2012 Lexus RX 350 350

The RX 350 is Lexus's mid-size luxury SUV, the one most people cross-shop with the BMW X5 and Acura MDX. It's a smooth, easy-driving SUV that soaks up highway miles without fuss, and the cabin stays whisper-quiet at speed. The ride is on the soft side, which suits its luxury mission, and the front seats are genuinely comfortable for long trips. You get a roomy five-seat cabin with a useful cargo area, and the rear seats fold flat when you need more space. The 350 AWD adds all-weather traction and a more secure feel on wet or snowy roads, while keeping the same smooth 3.5L V6 and generous standard equipment as the front-drive version. Its 3.5L V6 makes 275 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic that shifts smoothly, and the four-wheel drive gives you confidence in slippery conditions without upsetting the RX's relaxed character.