STYLING | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
Though you can see evidence of Lexus's L-Finesse design language that has largely shaped the look of the recent GS, LS and IS models in the body of the new RX, it is very subtle.
MSN Autos
The cabin is cleanly styled and fitted with quality materials
Edmunds
The asymmetric design of the dash and center console may cause some consternation, but in practice it's actually pretty nice.
Jalopnik
the body has been bulked up with a more masculine look
New York Times
silky smooth and creamy, beautifully built--and boring as hell
AutoWeek
Inside, the Lexus RX 350 has given up a touch of its refinement, with a newly styled interior that divides driver controls visually from the passenger zone—leaving a large swath of silver-painted plastic (at a time when silvery-painted plastic is played out, we might add) and a less sophisticated look in the place of the subdued, woody library feel of the last RX generation.
It can be difficult to tell the hybrid RX 450h from the gas-only RX 350, too; differences amount to blue-lit gauges, a tinted grille, and a tweaked front bumper, as well as small hybrid logos and optional 19-inch wheels.
Conclusion
The 2011 Lexus RX doesn't stand out in any way, and it's the epitome of practical, understated luxury. To some, that's a good thing.
