2014 Lexus RX Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$39,760 to $47,450

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It doesn’t have the cachet of a Mercedes, a Beemer or an Audi, but Lexus keeps coming up with luxury alternatives to those Teutonic titans. A case in point is the eminently reliable and practical RX 350 high-end midsize crossover.

For 2014, Lexus’ pair of RX 350 trims, the Base and the performance-oriented F Sport, each get a few tweaks to profile and cabin. The new “spindle grille” matches that on the rest of Lexus' offerings, while new taillights, leather stitching, a more utilitarian (but still good-looking) center console, and a new steering-wheel design also debut this year. Its 80.3 cubic feet of cargo area (with the rear seats folded) remains, as does its 3,500 pounds of towing capacity.

Again the RX 350 Base trim is delivered with standard front-wheel drive (FWD), while the F Sport comes with standard full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) that again remains optional for the lower trim. Lexus’ AWD system, by the way, returns with power oriented toward the front wheels in normal conditions, standing ready to automatically divert torque from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip when the flakes fly or the mud thickens.

As the Lexus handle would imply, both trims are well endowed with standard appearance amenities, as the RX 350 Base once more sports 18-inch alloy wheels, a power liftgate and a rear spoiler, while its more athletic F Sport sibling tosses in a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, a power sunroof, and auxiliary transmission cooling.

Inside, the Base trim has cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, reclining rear seats and full power accessories, including reverse-tilting, heated, and power-adjustable outside mirrors. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering are again standard aboard both RX 350 trims, as are a remote garage door opener and dual-zone climate control. Leather and wood accents and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror also come standard aboard each, with all of this bling bolstered by Enform-interfaced Bluetooth hands-free calling and a 6-CD changer boasting 9 speakers, satellite radio, and a USB port. The RX 350 F Sport, meantime, replaces the cloth upholstery with genuine leather, along with adding heated front seats and memory for driver's settings.

Options, many in package form, include a 7-inch touchscreen display with rear-view camera that will also incorporate the available navigation suite that comes with rear-seat DVD entertainment. Remote engine start, as well as a 350-watt Mark Levinson premium stereo system boasting 15 speakers and Surround Sound can each be added separately, as can an available head-up display and radar-interfaced adaptive cruise control. Also optional across the lineup are the popular Enform-informed smartphone apps.

Returning to power the RX 350 for 2014 is a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 3.5-liter V6 that mates with a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission in the Base trim to put out 270 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. The F Sport again gets an 8-speed shiftable automatic that saves on gas (18 mpg city/26 highway) while allowing the same power numbers. FWD versions of the RX 350 Base, meantime, are estimated at 18/25, with available AWD versions alleged to get 18/24.

Finally, noteworthy standard safety features aboard each RX 350 include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags. Lexus’ touted Enform-based Safety Connect emergency communications and assistance again comes standard, as do turn-signal-integrated mirrors, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, a post-collision safety system, and a remote antitheft alarm. Safety options available to this high-end ute include the self-descriptive Intuitive Parking Assist, blind-spot warning, and a pre-collision braking system that works with the available adaptive cruise control.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Ilmars P
Jun 30, 2024
great little car that takes you anywhere in style with easeJun 30, 2024
by Gadaffi M
Jun 19, 2024
Yes it is a good value. I would compare it with Toyota Harrier. Jun 19, 2024
by S H
Aug 02, 2023
I like the style and body look of this year before it changedAug 02, 2023

2014 Lexus RX Pricing

Original MSRP
$39,760 to $47,450
Price range
$15,365 to $15,977
Average price on CG
$15,645
YoY price change
$15,863 to $15,645

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: perforated

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

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