For years, the Lexus RX has been synonymous with balance. It conveys an appreciation of the finer things but not the need to boast about it. It’s comfortable, quiet, and understated. It’s premium, yet attainable. These are appealing attributes, especially here in Canada where the RX is the brand’s perennial best-seller. The RX enters its fifth generation in 2023 and largely continues this legacy, with one exception. An entirely new performance hybrid model, the 2023 Lexus RX 500h, pushes the envelope and aims to challenge perceptions of what sport-oriented SUVs can be. Show
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. If you’ve always wanted a with a bit of spice, you’ll find the new RX especially appealing. But if you generally look to Lexus hybrids for efficiency, you may find the RX 500h doesn’t meet your expectations. That’s by design, but it’s important to know what you’re signing up for. Read on to learn more about the 2023 Lexus RX 500h and whether it’s likely to be the right vehicle for you.  What is the 2023 Lexus RX 500h?Learn more about the cars
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h is a premium mid-size crossover with two rows of seating. The previous generation RX came in a three-row configuration. So far, a three-row Lexus RX L is not being offered for the fifth generation. The upcoming Lexus TX, based on the Toyota Grand Highlander, is where three-row buyers are being directed. Instead, the Lexus RX is designed to do two rows of seating well. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The fifth-generation Lexus RX comes with three different powertrain options. There’s a gasoline-only RX 350 entry-level model, an RX 350h hybrid that’s designed less for power and more for efficiency, and the RX 500h performance hybrid that’s the focus of this review. A plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Lexus RX is expected to land later this year as a 2024 model. Where is it made?The Lexus RX, including the 2023 Lexus RX 500h, is assembled in Canada at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s plant in Cambridge, Ontario.
What are the 2023 Lexus RX’s competitors?The entry-level, gas-only Lexus RX competes with other two-row luxury mid-size SUVs such as the Genesis GV80, Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Some buyers may cross-shop it against luxury mid-size three-row vehicles from brands without a two-row equivalent, such as the Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60, Cadillac XT6, Volvo XC90, and Audi Q7. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Where the Lexus RX 500h is an outlier is in its hybrid powertrain. Very few luxury brands offer hybrid powertrains, in this class, performance-oriented or otherwise. The Volvo XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid is the closest equivalent. It starts at a similar price point to the Lexus RX 500h, but it has fewer standard features. You’ll pay on the order of $10,000 more to get an XC90 Recharge that matches the RX 500h in equipment. The same goes for the upcoming 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid. How much power does the 2023 Lexus RX 500h have?The 2023 Lexus RX 500h comes with a 2.4 turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors, one on each axle. This combination produces 376 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Through those two electric motors, the RX 500h comes with standard electronic all-wheel drive. It uses the Lexus Direct4 AWD system, a new electronically controlled technology that monitors traction and adjusts torque delivery in real time. Lexus says the front to rear torque split can be adjusted from 100:0 to 20:80 on demand within milliseconds. It can also adjust quickly to conditions. For example, at the start of a turn the torque split may be anywhere from 70:30 to 50:50, and it will progressively become more rear-biased to between 50:50 and 20:80 approaching corner exit. The Lexus RX 500h comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. This offers better responsiveness and control than the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that comes in the Lexus RX 350h. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Driving impressionsDrivers who are used to the moderated power and floaty disposition of previous RX models will be shocked by the difference in the Lexus RX 500h. This SUV is designed to be more than a grocery-getter. Power delivery is quick and responsive, especially in sport mode. An adaptive variable suspension is standard in the RX 500h. This couldn’t be further from the bouncy and reactive suspensions of RXs past. It keeps this SUV planted and stable, even when pushed, while soaking up road imperfections. The 500h also comes with standard active four-wheel steering. This feature allows the rear wheels to turn up to four degrees for tighter turning. On a midsize SUV, this may even be overkill. Regardless, it makes its mark on the RX’s handling, which is exceptional for a vehicle of this size. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What is the fuel economy of a 2023 Lexus RX 500h?The Lexus RX 500h is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 8.7 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving, 8.4 on the highway, and 8.6 combined. Our real-world figure is significantly higher at 10.8 L/100 km over 400 km of driving. There’s no apparent reason for this. We didn’t have carloads of people or carry heavy cargo. And as it stands, our real-world fuel consumption is higher here than the estimate for the gas-only RX 350, which is rated at 9.9 L/100 km combined. And it’s a far cry from the RX 350h’s combined estimate of 6.5 L/100 km. All that power and capability therefore comes with a trade-off in efficiency. Some drivers will find it to be worth the trade, while others will be disappointed at buying a hybrid that’s this thirsty. If outright efficiency is what you’re looking for, the Lexus RX 350h is therefore the one you want. The RX 500h is the driver’s car, but expect to pump more fuel for the privilege. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What kind of gas does a Lexus RX 500h take?The 2023 Lexus RX 500h requires premium fuel. All 14 Photos for Gallery Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Exterior designFor 2023, the redesigned Lexus RX features an updated exterior. The most significant change is in the new grille, which features a solid patterned section that cascades down the front of the hood. It’s large and bold. It’s not our favourite interpretation of the Lexus grille, but it will undoubtedly have its fans. Each headlight is a single, cohesive unit, as opposed to the distinct daytime runners seen on other Lexus vehicles. Our tester has the optional premium triple-beam adaptive LED headlights with auto-leveling and integrated washers. Dual-beam headlamps are standard, as is fully LED exterior lighting. The exterior colour shown here is called Copper Crest, and it’s exclusive to the RX 500h. It has a distinct and trendy rose gold hue to it that’s surprisingly edgy from Lexus. The rest of the colours available for the RX 500h are shades of black, white, and grey. Bolder red, blue, and green paints are available with the other powertrains. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The side profile is appealing. The RX has retained its floating roofline and emphasized hips, providing plenty of visual interest. Although it’s not easy to see due to a pronounced accent line, the doors cover the full length of the side and cover the sills. This is helpful for mitigating the salted-pants stripe in winter. Lexus’s fixed door handles with electronic push-button release are featured here. These first appeared on the Lexus NX when the latest generation was released for 2022. The exterior door handles themselves don’t move and are instead released by pushing a button on the inside. On the inside, rather than pulling a handle, you press a lever on the door. In both cases, Lexus has integrated emergency releases in case the electronic system fails. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the back, a long light bar spans the entire width, topped with the Lexus name rather than a logo. It’s a very sharp look that makes the rear quarter the RX’s best angle. Interior designTwo interior colourways are available on the 2023 Lexus RX 500h. The black interior, which is the only option with the Cooper Crest exterior, is very black-on-black. There is some visual interest from layering materials and stitching, but it still comes across as rather monotone. A couple of things help such as the panoramic sunroof, which is standard on the 500h, and the deep crease that runs across the top of the dashboard. With other exterior colours, a red interior is available that’s much more dramatic. Heated and ventilated front and outboard second-row seats are standard in the RX 500h, as is a three-spoke heated steering wheel. We find the seats comfortable and supportive, but longer-legged occupants may wish for longer seat cushions. People with more ample builds may find the seat bolsters a little tight. The liberal use of faux suede throughout strikes us as edging more toward dated than Lexus intends. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. All 24 Photos for Gallery Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Practicality and ergonomicsThe biggest learning curve in the Lexus RX 500h comes from the combination of the steering wheel touch controls and the head up display. This system, which debuted on the NX, puts a lot of functions at your fingertips by making both the left and right touchpads modular. The driver can switch between two pages of functions with a button just below the touchpad. This provides access to up to 16 different functions that can be customized according to driver preferences. It’s a smart system, but it’s one we’ve had a hard time getting used to. With no symbols to go by on the buttons, remembering which positions are set to which functions takes some time. Another smart design comes in the centre console, which has a door that can be opened from either side. This allows both the driver and front passenger to easily access the contents. Ahead of that, there’s a fun party trick: the front cupholder is adjustable. At its higher setting, it’s at the correct height for cans. If you want to use it for something taller, press down on the base. It will drop by a few centimeters to accommodate bottles or larger coffee cups. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The rear seats are spacious and come with power-adjustable tilting seatbacks. This is convenient for passengers, but not so convenient if you want to drop the seats quickly. There’s no manual release to give fast access to the full cargo area. In that cargo space, you’ll find 838 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,308 litres with them folded. The former is a higher than average figure for this segment, while the latter is below average. TechnologyMost 2023 RX models comes with a 9.8-inch infotainment screen as standard equipment. In the RX 500h, the latest Lexus 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard. This system features high-resolution graphics, fast response times, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A static graphic button bar at the bottom of the screen gives easy access to seat temperature and climate control functions. There’s even a cool colour integration effect built into the temperature dials. This system consistently works well and is a breath of fresh air compared to legacy Lexus infotainment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A wireless charging pad is optional in most models but standard in the RX 500h. This is positioned in a bin ahead of the cupholders, which makes it easy to keep out of sight and away from distraction. Phones also stayed connected to it consistently in our testing. This has not always been the case with other Toyota and Lexus charging pads. In the same forward bin as the wireless charging pad, you’ll find a USB-A and USB-C port. Two more USB-Cs are positioned above that bin, while there are two more USB-C ports at the back of the centre console. The RX 500h also receives a standard digital rearview camera mirror. This writer was recently humbled into accepting that this is a very useful feature. Even if you don’t enjoy looking at the digital display and will rarely use it, it’s helpful to have on standby. For bringing home hauls from the Swedish store or the like, it makes a monumental difference to improving rear visibility. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Safety and reliabilityThe list of standard safety features in the 2023 Lexus RX is impressive. With the Lexus Safety System 3.0+, each RX gets a pre-collision system with pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle detection; mid-turn pedestrian detection; junction turning assist; oncoming vehicle detection; left-turn oncoming vehicle braking; lane departure alert with steering assist; dynamic radar cruise control with curve speed management; emergency driving stop support; emergency steering assist; road sign assist; automatic high beams; and proactive driving assist. That’s on top of the safe exit assist, rear occupant alert, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert that are also standard. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Optional driver assistance features include a driver attention monitor, front cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, traffic jam assist, and adaptive high beams. Our tester was equipped with all of these features, and we detected only one issue. The automatic high beams were flickering on and off while we were driving on a busy highway. We were able to easily switch them off by pushing the button on the end of the lighting stalk. Otherwise, we found no missteps or annoyances with any of these systems. And if there’s any vehicle we’d be willing to recommend buying in the first model year of a new generation, it’s a Lexus. The brand’s bulletproof reliability is legendary, and TMMC Cambridge has won numerous awards for build quality. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 2023 Lexus RX 500h Canada pricingThe 2023 Lexus RX 500h starts at a base price in Canada of $83,832.50. This includes a destination charge of $2,205 as well as all dealer fees. Our test unit had the F Sport Performance 3 package equipped, which adds $5,800. Add a $650 charge for the Copper Crest paint and we’re looking at a total as-tested price of $90,282.50. Is the 2023 Lexus RX 500h a good value?If you’re intrigued by the big power figures here and are willing to pay a premium for them, you’ll find the RX 500h is relatively well-priced compared to similar high-performance vehicles in the segment. Pros✔ The high-powered RX some drivers have been waiting for ✔ Intuitive and reliable tech ✔ Unparalleled safety and reliability This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Cons✘ Polarizing exterior design ✘ Black interior feels dark and closed in ✘ Front seats are not comfortable for all body types David Booth’s original review from March 16, 2023 continues unedited below As promises go, the badging for the new top-of-the-line Lexus RX lineup would seem a little much. I mean, were you judging Lexus’ latest mid-sized SUV by its name alone — RX500h F-Sport Performance — you’d be right in expecting some fire-breathing monster of an ultra high-performance SUV. Hell, the word “Performance” is baked right there in the name. So too is “Sport.” And the RX’s alphanumeric badge — that “500” — typically implies a big, or at least powerful, engine. Were there this many overt references to speed blessing an Audi or Mercedes, it’d be adorned with ginormous Pirelli gumballs worthy of a Formula 1 racer and carbon ceramic brakes the size of manhole covers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But this is a Lexus, for whom “Sport” and “Performance” are relative, especially for a sport ute wearing the company’s “h” badging. Yes, lost amidst all these capitalized references to its bad-boy bona fides is the fact that the new top-of-the-line RX, despite all its bravado, is a hybrid based on a 2.4-litre four-banger. All 12 Photos for Gallery Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Mind you, this is Toyota’s latest turbocharged inline four and it’s good, all by its ownself, for 275 horsepower (and is the powerplant motivating the lesser, non-hybridized RX 350). To this, an 80-kilowatt electric motor is added to the rear axle, which according to Lexus, brings the whole shooting-match to a total of 366 ponies, enough, in Lexus’s mind to warrant that “500” badging (which is supposed to imply an equivalence to an old-school 5.0L, naturally-aspirated V8). Which means that, indeed, the RX 500h F-Sport Performance is the quickest of Lexus SUVs. That said, we’re talking about 6.1 seconds to 100 kilometres an hour here, hardly the dynamics that are going to put the fear of Enzo in the likes of Ferrari’s new Purosangue. Or a Lincoln Corsair PHEV for that matter. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Nonetheless, the RX 500h does feel quite sporty, there being excellent punch from the get-go and adequate acceleration if you do attempt something worth of its F-Sport badging. Imagine a nice mid-range Audi with one of the company’s old supercharged 3.0-litre V6 or perhaps BMW’s X5 powered by the iconic turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes as reference. Oh, at the top-end of the rev-range — when blown six-cylinder engines tend to come on song — there’s not nearly as much oomph. But there’s plenty of electric motor-reinforced bottom-end torque and the engine is actually quite pleasant to push hard (unlike the Atkinson-cycle fours that power the rest of Toyota’s hybrids). What neither of those aforementioned powertrains could offer — and indeed, few current largish SUVs — is the RX 500’s hybridized fuel economy. Depending on the situations — as in how deep into it my right foot was and how long I could keep it there — I averaged eight and nine litres per 100 kilometres. You could do worse, I suppose, but you’d be risking some serious conflict with the law — hence, my “how long I could keep it there” qualification — but the fact remains that you’re going to have to work hard to find another 2,155-kilogram non-PHEV SUV with 366 horses that can match the RX 500h’s frugality. For the record, Natural Resources Canada rates the F-Sport Performance at 8.6 L/100 km overall which ranks as pretty much the ultimate in automotive truth in advertising. It’s also worth noting that the RX 350 — identical to the RX 500h in all regards — save for the addition of a small battery and the forementioned electric motor — averages 1.3 L/100 km greater fuel consumption despite its 91-horsepower deficit. Such is the glory of hybrids, at least Toyota’s latest batch: more power and better fuel economy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. All 10 Photos for Gallery Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As for the rest of the of the 500h, it’s pretty standard RX fare. The huge “spindle” grille, for instance, has recently become more attractive or we’re all getting used to its gaping maw. Either way, the latest gen RX would seem to be much more attractive than its predecessor. The interior is, no big surprise, quite luxurious as well. The leather is all top-notch, the seats comfy, cozy and the build quality — straight seams, panel gaps, etc. — second to none. There are no less than six USB ports strewn about. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and linkable both through the aforementioned wireless ports as well as wirelessly. Speaking of wireless, there’s also a wireless charging pad. Add it all up and it would seem the RX is ready for no less than seven iPhones. Considering the RX boasts but five seats, the RX is ready for anything the mobile generation can throw its way. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The one digital bugaboo inside is, as with many Lexi, the infotainment system. Oh, we’ve come a long way since Toyota told us that track pads were the way to go. In fact, the latest version is fully touchscreen’ed. That’s said, it’s still complicated with too many sub-menus and some, shall we say, interesting navigation schemes. And for some reason, Lexus’ full-sized 14-inch screen — which alleviates some of the graphics questions — is optional even on the top-of-the-line $79,800 500h. It’s part of the $6,450 F-Sport Performance 3 package that also includes the aforementioned wireless CarPlay and a bunch of other things I would think warrant being included as standard equipment (it also includes the Mark Levinson 21-speaker audio system which is righteously worthy of being an option). Nonetheless blessed with the big screen, using Apple CarPlay which was a delight. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. More impressive is the 500’s drivetrain. A new all-wheel-drive system called Direct4 is lightning quick at parsing torque front-to-rear and can vary said torque-split from 70/30 front/rear to 20/80. Lexus means it as a performance upgrade — you know “Sport Performance” — but I can attest it works pretty darned well in the winter as well. Shod with Michelin X-ICE Snows — P235/50R21 all around — the 500h was quite the bullet through Ontario’s recent snowstorms. The same applies to the RX 500h’s suspension and brakes. The former is controlled by Lexus’ Adaptive Variable Suspension which offers some sporty — still not fully high performance — firmer damping but doesn’t spoil the ride. And Lordy, do mine eyes deceive me, are those six-pot front brake calipers adorning the front of a Lexus sport ute. Blessed indeed is the sport utility with adequate retardation. There’s also a Dynamic Rear Steering system which, as you might guess, is one of those Fancy Dan rear wheel steering systems that tries to disguise the avoirdupois of lardy SUVs. Lexus‘ system turns the rear rims a maximum of four degrees in either direction, a far cry from the 10 degrees some Mercedes’ models can rotate their wheels. Fear not, Lexus fans, Ferrari’s new Purosangue only uses two degrees and works just fine. Ditto the RX 500h. No, DRS doesn’t render the RX a Miata but it turns more than quick enough for its sporty — if not quite high performance — intent. And that’s the bottom line. The RX 500h is to high-performance SUVs what Weight Watchers is to haute cuisine. No, WW’s Air Fried Fish Tacos don’t taste quite as good as Guy Fieri’s. On the other hand, you won’t end up a fat blob on the couch driving a low-fat Lexus. The RX 500h F-Sport Performance is all about getting as much performance as you can get without consuming so much gas — or so many lithium ions — that you’re seriously damaging the environment. And disparage Lexus’ “reasonable” approach to performance all you like, but Weight Watchers is, according to Forbes, by far the most popular commercial diet in the world. Think of the RX as a sensible dinner tasty enough to serve guests. Check out the latest Lexus RX 500h model. David BoothDavid Booth is Driving’s senior writer as well as the producer of Driving.ca’s Driving into the Future panels and Motor Mouth podcasts. Having written about everything from the exact benefits of Diamond Like Coating (DLC) on motorcycle camshafts to why Range Rovers are the best vehicles for those suffering from opiod-induced constipation, Booth leaves no stone unturned in his quest for automotive veritas. Besides his long tenure with Driving, he was the editor in chief of Autovision magazine for 25 years and his stories has been published in motorcycle magazines around the world including the United States, England, Germany and Australia. EducationGraduating from Queen Elizabeth High School in 1973, Booth moved to from his Northern Quebec home town of Sept-Iles — also home to Montreal Canadiens great, Guy Carbonneau, by the way — to Ottawa to study Mechanical Engineering at Carleton University where he wrote a thesis on the then burgeoning technology of anti-lock brakes for motorcycles and spent time researching the also then burgeoning use of water tunnels for aerodynamic testing. ExperienceAfter three years writing for Cycle Canada magazine and another three working for the then oldest magazine in Canada, Canadian Automotive Trade, Booth, along with current Driving writer, Brian Harper, and then Toronto Star contributor, Alex Law, created an automotive editorial services group that supplied road tests, news and service bulletins to what was then called Southam newspapers. When Southam became Postmedia with its purchase by Conrad Black and the subsequent introduction of the National Post, Booth was asked to start up the then Driver’s Edge section which became, as you might suspect, Driving.ca when Postmedia finally moved into the digital age. In the past 41 tears, Booth has tested well over 500 motorcycles, 1,500 passenger cars and pretty much every significant supercar of the last 30 years. His passion — and, by far, his proudest achievement — however is Motor Mouth, his weekly column that, after some 30 years, remains as incisive and opinionated as ever. PersonalBooth remains an avid sports enthusiast — that should be read fitness freak — whose favourite activities include punching boxing bags until his hands bleed and running ski hills with as little respect for medial meniscus as 65-year-old knees can bear. His underlying passion, however, remains, after all these years, motorcycles. If he’s not in his garage tinkering with his prized 1983 CB1100RC — or resurrecting another one – he’s riding Italy’s famed Stelvio Pass with his beloved — and much-modified — Suzuki V-strom 1000. Booth has been known to accept the occasional mojito from strangers and the apples of his eye are a certain fellow Driving contributor and his son, Matthew, who is Global Vice-President of something but he’s never quite sure what. He welcomes feedback, criticism and suggestions at [email protected] Stephanie WallcraftStephanie Wallcraft is a full-time professional freelance writer and content creator based in Toronto. Her areas of automotive expertise include new vehicle reviews, consumer information and purchasing advice, family-friendly transportation, motorsport, and road trip travel. Stephanie has been a contributor to Driving.ca since 2019. Summary- A 10-year freelance automotive writing career with bylines in major Canadian and U.S.-based publications - Expertise in new vehicle reviews, consumer information and purchasing advice, family-friendly transportation, motorsport, and road trip travel - Served for six years on the Board of Directors for the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, including as the first woman to hold the role of President (2019-2022) EducationStephanie graduated from high school at Turner Fenton Campus in Brampton, and from Seneca College with a diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting. The latter included focused training in broadcast journalism. But the education that led her into a career in automotive journalism started as a young girl in the grandstands of the Honda Indy Toronto and continued in the press rooms of the NTT IndyCar Series and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. ExperienceWhen deciding to attend Seneca College for training in broadcasting, Stephanie had a singular goal: to graduate and get a job as a motorsport pit reporter. What she failed to calculate into her plans was that there was precisely one pit reporting job in all of Canada at the time, and it was a part-time gig at best. Upon realizing that ambition wasn’t in the cards, she spent roughly 15 years working traditional office jobs, 12 of which were with major law firms in downtown Toronto. This valuable period of her career taught her the importance of precision in the written word and diplomacy in the workplace. Her passion for fast machines on four wheels never wavered, and over time she began writing and podcasting on the side for a website she co-owned focused on IndyCar racing. She became a regular on the circuit, self-funding her way to eight to ten races per year and delivering to-the-minute coverage on her website as well as the platform formerly known as Twitter. This is how she captured the attention of Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee Norris McDonald, who offered her an opportunity to place her byline in one of Canada’s premier automotive newspaper sections. She left her office job six months later and hasn’t looked back. In addition to Driving.ca, Stephanie’s automotive-related work has appeared in the Wheels section of the Toronto Star, CarGurus Canada, AutoTrader.ca, lifestyle magazines such as NUVO, MONTECRISTO, SHARP, and Corporate Knights, industry publications including Supply Professional magazine and Automotive News Canada, and elsewhere. Stephanie also runs the automotive-focused YouTube channel Modern Motoring with her partner, Jay Kana, and owns and operates RoadTripper.ca, a website dedicated to Canadian road trip travel. On top of her automotive work, she regularly produces content relating to food and drink-related topics. Major awards won by the authorRunner-up: AJAC 2022 Jaguar Land Rover Canada Journalist of the Year Winner: AJAC 2022 Vinfast Canada Adventure and Travel Journalism Award Winner: AJAC 2022 Volvo Car Canada Road Safety Journalism Award Runner-up: AJAC 2022 Kal Tire Business Journalism Award Runner-up: AJAC 2021 Adventure and Travel Journalism Award Winner: AJAC 2020 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Julie Wilkinson Motorsport Journalism Award Winner: AJAC 2019 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Julie Wilkinson Motorsport Journalism Award Winner: AJAC 2017 Nissan Canada Environmental Journalism Award Winner: AJAC 2017 CAA Road Safety Journalism Award Winner: AJAC 2015 Bridgestone Canada Feature Writing Award Contact infoEmail: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniewallcraft All things automotive: breaking news, reviews and more. Wednesdays and Saturdays. By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. 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What is the best Lexus RX 350 to buy?According to industry reviews, consumer feedback, reported problems, and NHTSA statistics, the most reliable years for Lexus RX350 are 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. In these particular years, the car received the highest ratings in terms of safety, reliability, and performance. What is the fuel economy of a 2023 Lexus RX 350 in Canada?2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Lexus RX. What SUV is comparable to the Lexus RX 350?The 2022 Toyota Highlander starts at $35,205 MSRP. The standard 8-passenger seating capacity is a great choice for families, and you can still enjoy similar engine specs as the RX. |
