Among five-seat luxury crossovers, the Lexus RX has been a sales leader, and gets credit for coining the segment in the mid-1990s.
It has competition in the form of the Lincoln MKX, a five-seater with great interior room, a strong V-6 powertrain (though no hybrid option), and MyLincoln Touch, which uses voice and touch commands to run audio, phone and navigation.
The Cadillac SRX was reborn in 2010 on a crossover platform, and has lovely styling and this year, a new 3.6-liter V-6.
Volvo's XC60 wraps lots of room inside an elegant shape, and its typically Swedish interior is very handsome.
For something a little less expensive, the Nissan Murano has urbane good looks and strong V-6 performance, though it's small inside and has a continuously variable transmission, a type we don't typically enjoy.
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A safe luxury-crossover choice for many good reasons, the 2012 Lexus RX 350 offers a serene driving experience and lots of cool tech features. |
With a smooth new engine and a rich, uniquely American interior, the 2012 Cadillac SRX appeals to those who want a lot of luxury and flair but don't require driving excitement. |
The 2012 Lincoln MKX lives up to the promise of top-notch American luxury, with some of the newest luxury and tech features as its controversial showpieces. |
It's stylish and refined, but the 2012 Nissan Murano isn't the most space-efficient crossover. |
The 2012 Volvo XC60 is an attractive, well-designed family luxury vehicle, with a class-leading roster of innovative safety and tech features. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $39,075 | $35,985 | $39,545 | $29,960 | $33,300 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I6 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | ||||
| FWD 4-Door | FWD 4-Door Base | FWD 4-Door | 2WD 4-Door S | AWD 4-Door 3.2L |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | Crossover | Crossover | Sport Utility | 5 Door Wagon |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/manual shift |
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| 2012 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Lincoln MKX | 2012 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Nissan Murano | 2012 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
