If you’re in the market for a family-friendly vehicle with plush seating that makes road trips more comfortable than ever and forward-thinking tech features that simplify driving and amplify your daily commute, the Lexus RX 350 might be the solution. This upscale SUV blends function and style, and it just underwent a full redesign for 2023. To learn more about all the features that come standard on this vehicle, from subtle but impactful design choices to adaptable performance modes, read on. Here’s Longo Lexus’s guide to the 2023 Lexus RX 350 and its standard features.
What Is the 2023 Lexus RX 350?
The 2023 Lexus RX 350 is the automaker’s luxury SUV. With seating for five, an automatic transmission, and an inline four-cylinder engine that gets up to 28 mpg on the highway, this sharply stylish SUV is as practical as it is upscale. The Lexus RX 350 is a favorite among buyers due to its comfortable interior, smooth handling, and refined good looks. Lexus gave the RX a makeover for 2023, with a fresh, angular exterior and a futuristic interior. This year’s edition only comes with two rows of seating instead of the two- or three-row versions offered in the past.
Lexus RX 350 Standard Exterior Features
Visibility is a key component to safe driving, and Lexus equipped the RX 350 with plenty of lighting features to help you see clearly in any condition. Bi-LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, and an LED blade tail lamp all come standard. Upscale features like heated exterior lamps, an auto-dimming exterior mirror on the driver’s side, and windshield wipers that can automatically sense rain all come on every Lexus RX 350 model. A power rear door is also standard. Optional exterior features include a power moon roof, a windshield wiper de-icer, and roof rails.
Lexus RX 350 Standard Interior Features
The spacious, high-tech cabin sets the Lexus RX 350 apart from its competition, designed with quality and convenience in mind. Each vehicle has a push button to start and stop the car, and the driver’s seat comes with eight-way power adjustments. The passenger’s seat does, too. Ambient interior lighting, multi-zone climate control, and door courtesy lamps all come standard, helping you navigate and utilize the cabin. It’s not all practicality inside the RX 350, though. There are also plenty of premiere interior details, like a luxurious leather-trimmed gearshift knob and steering wheel, heated front seats, and reclining rear sets.
Lexus RX 350 Standard Tech and Infotainment Features
The Lexus RX 350 also comes equipped with a host of high-tech features that help you contact your loved ones safely, enjoy your favorite music, podcasts, and more during your daily commutes, and keep your must-have devices accessible. Standard tech features on the RX 350 include Bluetooth connectivity and USB capability, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, so there are plenty of ways to connect your smartphone to your vehicle regardless of your phone model. A 9.8-inch touchscreen is also standard, allowing you to control your entertainment, apps, and more with a simple touch.
All models come with Wi-Fi hotspot capability through AT&T, which can be handy if you or your passengers are prone to working on the go. Three months of SiriusXM satellite radio, voice control technology, and access to the Lexus app all come with every RX 350. When it comes time to blast your favorite songs, from oldies to today’s top hits, you’ll have access to the standard 12-speaker sound system with high-quality audio. Optional upgrades include a digital key and wireless charging for smartphones.
Lexus RX 350 Performance Features
There are also a few clever high-tech features and technologies that make the Lexus 350’s drive style adaptable to your needs. Each model comes with sporty paddle shifters to make it easier than ever to change gears during long trips through diverse terrains. There are also a variety of drive modes so you can choose the right approach depending on your needs each trip. The standard drive modes available on the Lexus RX 350 are:
- Normal: This is the default setting on your Lexus, and it delivers the smooth, quiet rides you expect from your luxury SUV. You rarely need to turn this mode on manually since the car chooses it automatically in most cases, but you can shift to it if you’re coming out of another mode
- ECO: Use the ECO mode when you want to save some money on gas and control your car’s emissions. When running in ECO mode, your Lexus uses less energy on throttle response and temperature management so it can perform effectively while burning less fuel
- Sport: Sport mode lends you aggressive handling so you can navigate sharp turns, winding roads, and high speeds with grace. This mode pulls more voltage and power out of the engine, so expect it to use a little more fuel than usual
- Custom: You can even set your own unique drive mode depending on your personal preferences. You can set this up by adjusting the chassis, powertrain, and climate settings to your liking
Lexus RX 350 Standard Safety Features
Fortunately, Lexus takes its commitment to safety seriously. To help you navigate the roads and control your vehicle in unexpected situations, the Lexus RX 350 comes equipped with safety and driver assistance features. Standard safety offerings include:
- Collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection and intersection support
- All-speed dynamic radar cruise control
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Lane tracing assist
- Blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert
- Stability control
- Rear camera
- Anti-lock brakes
- Brake assist
- Electronic power steering
- 10 airbags
- Tire pressure monitoring
- 7-inch information display screen
- Traction control
- Intelligent high beams
All Lexus RX 350 models also come with a 10-year trial subscription to Safety Connect and Service Connect. Safety Connect is a program that protects drivers with roadside assistance, collision notifications, and location support in the event of theft. Service Connect monitors your car’s health and reports this information to your local Lexus dealer, who can help you schedule maintenance when necessary.
If you’re impressed with the wide range of interior, exterior, and tech features on the Lexus RX 350, Longo Lexus can put you behind the wheel of your very own. With plenty of customizable details, your next SUV can fit your lifestyle, preferences, and needs perfectly. Contact us today to learn more about what’s in our inventory, and explore our vehicles online to see if any other luxury SUVs catch your eye. The Lexus RX 350 starts at $48,550, and it’s available at Longo Lexus in El Monte, California.
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