
The 2013 Lexus RX models have been huge successes for the Lexus brand, ever since they pretty much established the mid-size crossover luxury segment in the late 1990s.
Currently, its competition includes 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 has excellent styling inside and out, along with a new 3.6-liter V-6, and is closely aligned with the RX's mission.
Another alternative is the Volvo XC60, which manages to wrap a lot if interior space into an elegant, somewhat compact shape; we especially like its Scandinavian-design interior.
And as a somewhat more affordable, mass-market alternative, the Nissan Murano is a good pick; it has good performance from its V-6, although interior space is a little tighter and not everyone will love its continuously variable (CVT) automatic transmission.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2013 Lexus RX is plush and premium, and it delivers on that luxury impression, but it's not the over-the-top lavish expression some might seek. |
The 2013 Cadillac SRX has a roomy, rich, uniquely American interior, and with new interior technology it's now the iPhone of crossovers. |
The 2013 Lincoln MKX finally has luxury game with a knockout interior and Mustang-worthy power; MyLincoln Touch is better, too. |
The 2013 Nissan Murano trades away some utility and space-efficiency in the name of style and refinement. |
The 2013 Volvo XC60 carries on the tradition of Volvo wagons--even their top-of-the-class safety--only in a modern, fashion-conscious crossover. |
MSRP From | ||||
$39,660 | $37,330 | $39,575 | $28,440 | $34,350 |
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 | 18 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I6 |
EPA Class | ||||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | AWD Sport Utility | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | ||||
FWD 4-Door | FWD 4-Door Base | FWD 4-Door | AWD 4-Door S | AWD 4-Door 3.2L |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All 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 | Sport Utility Vehicle | Crossover | Sport Utility | Wagon |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2013 Lexus RX vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX | 2013 Lexus RX vs. 2013 Lincoln MKX | 2013 Lexus RX vs. 2013 Nissan Murano | 2013 Lexus RX vs. 2013 Volvo XC60 |