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Lexus RX Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Lexus RX specs.

2012 Lexus RX Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr SUV
Wheelbase 107.9 in
Length 187.8 in
Width 74.2 in
Height 66.3 in
Curb Weight 4178 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 40.0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review
 

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2012 Lexus RX 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 350 450h
Standard Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6200
257 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
234 lb-ft@4800
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWD
Standard Tires235/60R18 tires235/60R18 tires
Optional Tires235/55VR19 tires235/55VR19 tires

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 Lexus RX

2012 Lexus RX Powertrain: Pros
YearComment
2013 With a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 to motivate 4,510 pounds, the Lexus RX F Sport isn't sluggish, but it isn't especially quick, either. The F Sport tweaks don't touch the engine (whose output lags the competitions'), and the transmission's two additional gears have a negligible impact on full-throttle acceleration. Lexus claims 7.7 seconds to sixty, a tenth quicker than the non-F. (The actual benefit is a little larger, as the F Sport has to shift twice rather than once due to shorter gearing.) The 308-horsepower SRX is nearly a second quicker. So what's good about this powertrain's behavior? Refinement. Though the V6 doesn't sound as sweet here as in the IS and GS (where it's direct-injected), it still sounds much better than the relatively uncouth, loudly roaring unit in the Cadillac. And, together with the transmission, the engine goes about its business very smoothly. Most shifts in casual driving are imperceptible. Engine speed changes less with each shift due to the more closely spaced gears of the new transmission. In contrast, the quicker Cadillac's transmission constantly draws attention to itself, reacting more slowly to driver inputs then often bumping into the new gear when it finally does. see full Lexus RX review
 

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2012 Lexus RX Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Good fuel economy, eco light is especially useful in helping drive economically. Lots of power when required to accelerate quickly see full Lexus RX review
 

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2012 Lexus RX MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr SUV 350 39,075 36,537 875
4dr SUV 450h 45,235 42,520 875

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