Lexus RX Fourth generation
The Lexus RX Fourth generation (2016–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 40 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: AL20
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,890–5,000 mm RDW | 4,890–5,000 mm TC | 4,890–5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm RDW | 1,900 mm TC | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,690–1,700 mm RDW | 1,710–1,720 mm TC | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm RDW | 2,790 mm TC | 2,790 mm |
| Front track | 1,640–1,655 mm ASTRA | 1,640 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,650–1,695 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 2,075–2,180 kg RDW | 2,020–2,225 kg TC | 1,995–2,315 kg |
| Mass in running order | 2,175–2,280 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,715–2,840 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 55–68 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 180–200 km/h RDW | – | 200 km/h |
| Torque | 239–460 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/55R20, 235/65R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2016: ★★★★☆ · 2017–2021: ★★★★★ · 2022: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 97.8% (97.4–98.1) | 92.2% | 5,657 |
| 4–5 years | 97.4% (97.0–97.6) | 91.0% | 11,404 |
| 6–8 years | 95.9% (95.5–96.2) | 86.4% | 11,662 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 21.7% | 25.1% |
| Brakes | 5.3% | 16.8% |
| Suspension | 4.1% | 7.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 1.4% | 6.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
476 complaints for model years 2016–2022. 75 crashes · 3 fires · 42 injuries · 1 death
- Airbags 96
- Fuel system 70
- Brakes 63
- Engine 59
- Electrical system 49
- Driver assistance 40
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 40 versions of the Lexus RX Fourth generation
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 3.5 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Hybrid | 7.3–7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 179 g/km | 9,135 |
| 2021–2022 | 2.0 L | 175 kW (238 PS) | Petrol | 9.0–9.7 L/100 km WLTP | 229–232 g/km | 2,415 |
| 2021 | 3.5 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Petrol | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 178 g/km | 555 |
| 2017–2020 | 3.5 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Hybrid | – | 126–135 g/km | 20,280 |
| 2016–2020 | 3.5 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Petrol | – | 125–135 g/km | 27,275 |
| 2016–2020 | 2.0 L | 175 kW (238 PS) | Petrol | – | 187–201 g/km | 3,658 |
| 2018 | 3.5 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Petrol | 12.3 kWh/100 km NEDC | 131 g/km | 12,603 |
| 2016–2018 | 3.5 L | 193 kW (262 PS) | Other fuel | – | 127–132 g/km | 777 |
| 2017 | 3.5 L | 290 kW (394 PS) | Petrol | – | 128 g/km | 698 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 263 kW (358 PS) | Petrol | – | 189 g/km | 570 |
| 2016 | 3.5 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Petrol | – | 145 g/km | 46 |
| 2016 | 3.5 L | 12 kW (16 PS) | Hybrid | – | – | 10 |
United Kingdom 21 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–202220" (AWD) F SPORT · 20" (AWD) F SPORT [Active Stabilisers; Sunroof] · 20" (AWD) F SPORT [Active Stabilisers] and 8 more trims | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 179 g/km |
| 2020–202220" (AWD) F SPORT [Panoramic Roof] · 20" (AWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack · 20" (AWD) F SPORT Tech & Safety Pack and 2 more trims | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 180 g/km |
| 2020–202220" (AWD) RX Premium Pack · 20" (AWD) RX | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 178 g/km |
| 2020–202220" (AWD) RX L · 20" (AWD) RX L Premium Pack · 20" (AWD) Takumi and 1 more trim | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.2 L/100 km WLTP | 185 g/km |
| 2020–202220" (AWD) RX L [Sun] · 20" (AWD) RX L Premium Pack [Sun] · 20" (AWD) RX L Premium Tech & Safety Pack [Sun] and 2 more trims | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.2 L/100 km WLTP | 186 g/km |
| 2021–202220" (AWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.0 L/100 km WLTP | 180 g/km |
| 202020" (AWD) RX | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 178 g/km |
| 201918" (AWD) RX · 450h 20" wheels | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.6 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 201920" (AWD) F SPORT · 20" (AWD) F SPORT [Act Stab; Sun] · 20" (AWD) F SPORT [Act Stab] and 13 more trims | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 201920" (AWD) Premium Pack · 20" (AWD) Premium Pack [Pan] · 20" (AWD) Premium Sport Pack and 5 more trims | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019450h 18" wheels | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.0 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 201920" (AWD) Premium Pack · 20" (AWD) Premium Pack [Sun] · 20" (AWD) Premium Tech & Safety Pk and 2 more trims | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.2 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 201920" (AWD) Premium Pack · 20" (AWD) Premium Pack [Sun] · 20" (AWD) Premium Tech & Safety Pack and 1 more trim | 3.5 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.1 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2016–2018RX450h F Sport · RX450h Luxury · RX450h Premier | 3.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 2016–2018RX450h SE | 3.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2018RX450h Sport · RX 450h F SPORT · RX 450h Luxury and 1 more trim | 3.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 134 g/km |
| 2018RX 450h SE | 3.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2018RX 450h L SE | 3.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2018RX 450h L Luxury · RX 450h L Premier | 3.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2016–2017RX200t F Sport · RX200t Luxury | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2016–2017RX200t S | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 252–268 g/km |
| 2016–2022SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 242–253 g/km |
| 2017–2022SIDI & PFI · SIDI & PFI; Hybrid | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 185–190 g/km |
| 2016SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 185 g/km |
| 2016SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 186 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022Sport utility vehicle: Small | 3.5 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251–268 g/km |
| 2016–2022Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.5 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.9–8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 185–190 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.