Car Reviews 2012 Lexus Rx

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The 2012 Lexus RX is a remarkably efficient car with stunning elegance and an attractive cabin fitted with superior materials. This vehicle also has a lot of sophisticated features which include a triangulation system with a spontaneous multifunction controller and a fabulous Mark Levinson sound system. Here is a concise breakdown of the features and specifications of thisgorgeous vehicle.

Mechanical specification

2012 Lexus RX’s base engine size is 3.5L and it is a hybrid type. It is a Double Overhead Cam (DOHC), with 24 valves operating at variable timing. It has a V6 cylinder engine with 295 hp @ 6000 rpm and a turning circle of 38.8ft. It is a front wheel drive vehicle with continuously variable-speed automatic transmission, MacPherson strut front suspension, double wishbone rear suspension and Four-wheel independent suspension. It uses premium unleaded gas and the fuel tank capacity is 17.2 gallon. This car’s fuel economy makes it stand out among other SUVs of the same pricing and style.

Safety

This RX model of Lexus for 2012 puts the mind of the commuters at rest because of its excellent safety components. The safety apparatus includes dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags, Child seat anchors, remote anti-theft alarm system, emergency braking assist, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, rear door child safety locks, daytime running lights, engine immobilizer and passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation. The seat belt arrangement offers premium safety for the driver and passengers. There is a rear center 3-point belt and front and rear seatbelt pretensioners. It is fortified with electronic brake force distribution and emergency braking preparation. The car is also equipped with passenger and driver head restraint whiplash protection systems.

Interior

The front seats have head room of 39.0 inches, hip room of 55.5 inches, leg room of 43.1 inches and shoulder room of 57.9 inches. The passenger and driver seats are furnished with power adjustable lumbar support. The rear seats also have hip room of 54.5 inches, head room of 37.7 inches, leg room of 37.1 inches and shoulder room of 57.5 inches. The passengers at the rear are quite comfortable with the provision split-folding seat back, reclining and folding seats with storage center armrest. Front and rear cup holders, front door pockets and first aid kit are some other interior features that make 2012 Lexus RX a fabulous vehicle.

Entertainment and instrumentation

This vehicle offers premium fun with an AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo as well as Sirius XM satellite radio. There are 9 speakers in all and the volume control is speed sensitive. The sound system also offers auxiliary audio input and iPod integration with diversity antenna. The dashboard is furnished with clock, compass, external temperature display and low fuel level warning.

Warranty

Warranty is a crucial consideration when purchasing a car. The 2012 Lexus RX puts the mind of owners at rest with a basic warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles. The warranty for the hybrid component is 8 years or 100,000 miles.

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