With credit for essentially starting the mid-size luxury crossover segment in the late 1990s, the Lexus RX has been a huge success for the brand.
Its current competition includes the Lincoln MKX, which offers good interior room, a strong V-6 engine and MyLincoln Touch, a high-tech (albeit occasionally buggy) infotainment system.
The Cadillac SRX looks great inside and out, and its 3.6-liter V-6 makes it a very similar package to the RX.
We like the Volvo XC60's Scandinavian design, offerings elegant style in a slightly more compact package.
On the more affordable side, the Nissan Murano is a solid choice; its V-6 offers good performance, though it's a little smaller inside than the RX, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) will win some shoppers, but lose others.
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While the 2014 Lexus RX may not be over-the-top luxurious, it's a plush, lavish crossover that delivers the right premium impression. |
The 2014 Cadillac SRX is the uniquely American pick among luxury crossovers; and its interior appointments and class-leading technology don't disappoint. |
The 2014 Lincoln MKX outdoes the Lexus RX in most respects; although MyLincoln Touch is at times a difficult companion. |
The 2014 Nissan Murano is stylish and refined, but lacks some of the space and efficiency found in competitors. |
The 2014 Volvo XC60 keeps in sync with Volvo's reputation for safe, luxurious wagons–just in a taller crossover package. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $39,760 | $37,605 | $38,575 | $28,530 | $34,850 |
| 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 / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small SUV 2WD | N/A | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| FWD 4-Door | FWD 4-Door Base | FWD 4-Door | AWD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door 3.2L PZEV |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front 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 | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2014 Lexus RX vs. 2014 Cadillac SRX | 2014 Lexus RX vs. 2014 Lincoln MKX | 2014 Lexus RX vs. 2014 Nissan Murano | 2014 Lexus RX vs. 2014 Volvo XC60 | |
