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2010 Lexus RX 350 Safety Review

February 24, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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Optional safety equipment includes a backup camera, which is included with the navigation system option
Cars.com

Features Hill-Start Assist Control to prevent rolling on an incline
Autoblog

10 airbags as standard
Road & Track

The 2010 Lexus RX 350 boasts a strong safety pedigree, as the outgoing version of this iconic Lexus crossover was a safety stalwart. The Lexus RX 350 looks to continue this tradition of safety excellence with its wide range of high-tech safety features.

Unfortunately, as is the case with many brand-new vehicles, the 2010 Lexus RX 350 hasn't yet been crash tested by either NHTSA or the IIHS. TheCarConnection.com will continue to monitor both of these crash-testing authorities for updates on the 2010 Lexus RX 350.

Crash-test ratings aside, this 2010 RX Lexus has a lot of safety features to soothe the more anxious drivers among us. Cars.com reports that this RX Lexus crossover offers standard safety features that "include all-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front and outboard rear seats, front and rear side curtain airbags, [and] knee airbags for front-seat occupants." Autoblog reviewers state that, "on the safety front, Lexus has thrown Campbell's alphabet soup surplus into the new RX, with the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system orchestrating the ABS, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) systems."

Cars.com notes that one of the optional safety features they love is the "backup camera, which is included with the navigation system option." Other options, according to Autoblog, include "adaptive front lighting...the Pre-Collision System (PCS) equipped with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that tightens the front seat belts and pre-loads the Brake Assist if the system detects the CUV bearing down on the vehicle it's pursuing."

In addition to the safety features found inside the latest Lexus RX 350, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that visibility is respectable from within the 2010 Lexus RX 350. As noted previously, a rearview camera is available to aid with visibility while backing up, and Car and Driver raves about the Lexus RX 350's "excellent driving position."

Conclusion

The 2010 Lexus RX 350 surrounds its occupants in an electronic security blanket to supplement traditional safety.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Optional safety equipment includes a backup camera, which is included with the navigation system optionCars.comFeatures Hill-Start Assist Control to prevent rolling on an inclineAutoblog10 airbags as standardRoad & Track The 2010 Lexus RX 350 boasts a strong safety pedigree, as the outgoing version of this iconic Lexus crossover was a safety stalwart. The Lexus RX 350 looks to continue this tradition of safety excellence with its wide range of high-tech safety features. Unfortunately, as is the case with many brand-new vehicles, the 2010 Lexus RX 350 hasn't yet been crash tested by either NHTSA or the IIHS. TheCarConnection.com will continue to monitor both of these crash-testing authorities for updates on the 2010 Lexus RX 350. Crash-test ratings aside, this 2010 RX Lexus has a lot of safety features to soothe the more anxious drivers among us. Cars.com reports that this RX Lexus crossover offers standard safety features that "include all-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front and outboard rear seats, front and rear side curtain airbags, [and] knee airbags for front-seat occupants." Autoblog reviewers state that, "on the safety front, Lexus has thrown Campbell's alphabet soup surplus into the new RX, with the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system orchestrating the ABS, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) systems." Cars.com notes that one of the optional safety features they love is the "backup camera, which is included with the navigation system option." Other options, according to Autoblog, include "adaptive front lighting...the Pre-Collision System (PCS) equipped with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that tightens the front seat belts and pre-loads the Brake Assist if the system detects the CUV bearing down on the vehicle it's pursuing." In addition to the safety features found inside the latest Lexus RX 350, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that visibility is respectable from within the 2010 Lexus RX 350. As noted previously, a rearview camera is available to aid with visibility while backing up, and Car and Driver raves about the Lexus RX 350's "excellent driving position." ConclusionThe 2010 Lexus RX 350 surrounds its occupants in an electronic security blanket to supplement traditional safety. 2010 LEXUS RX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "While the front end of the new RX is familiar, its nose isn't as pointy as the previous model's" Jalopnik: "Managed to take a boring but tidy SUV and crank the snooze up to 11" Autoblog: "Completely revised instrument panel, center stack ...

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Five-passenger crossovers with luxury nameplates are usually smaller than the 2010 Lexus RX 350. The Lincoln MKX is in the same size class and has a unique take on upscale accommodations to go with its sizable curb weight and mediocre cargo room. The Cadillac SRX will be reinvented for the 2010 model year as a smaller five-seat crossover with V-6 power; stay tuned for more from TheCarConnection.com. The most surprising competitor to the Lexus RX is the Nissan Murano, with its urbane good looks and flexible V-6 performance making up for its lackluster transmission, cargo space, and dealer experience.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By bob #1, Posted: 10/15/2009

    2010 rx 350 pulls to the left continuously. dealer has had car in to adjust alignment three times, with the last time taking four days to try to improve tracking.car has not been returned yet.mechanic said lexus has other models with a similar problem.

  2. By rob #2, Posted: 10/16/2009

    Yep. My 2010 RX350 Pulls to the left too! Factory sets the steering wheel a slight right so every time you try to set the steering straight it goes to the left. How on earth they got this wrong with the steering wheel? That's the most important thing for a driver. I'll never buy another Lexus again. They suck eggs with alignment issues.

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