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Catering for the majority is good business practice. Sure, the ad shows a winding mountain road SUV attack or walk over rough roads make for an interesting video. In reality, though, most consumers of luxury-brand SUV just looking for plenty of space for people and things, fun driving dynamics, interior welcomes high-tech features and easy to use. The 2012 Lexus RX 350 offers all of that in one package strapping. With a broad appeal like that, no wonder the RX 350 is Lexus best-selling model. 

Equipped with fine leather, rich wood trim finishes and top-notch materials, RX 350 Lexus cabin handsome uphold tradition, as well as quiet and luxurious journey. This powertrain also praise-worthy for the performance and the ability to deliver both rapid acceleration and respectable fuel economy refined. Although it does not offer a third-row seat option, the RX 350 gives plenty of room for five passengers. It also accommodates cargo whether it is used for home improvements or the purchase of luggage for the annual family trip. 

RX offers the latest high-tech features, and you can use it without feeling like you need to study the owners manual. The navigation system, for example, has a Lexus remote touch interface which utilizes mouselike controller with tactile feedback - the setup is more intuitive than what youll find in competing vehicles. Also buyer is tempting rear seat video screen and superb Mark Levinson sound system. The choice, however, tend to be grouped into an expensive package that can quickly pump prices. 

Impressive as the 2012 Lexus RX 350 is, facing a worthy rival. Buick Enclave, Lincoln MKT and Mercedes-Benz R-Class is all the greater, and offers third-row seat for those with a bigger brood. And if you want a spicier crossover SUV with the performance, the Acura MDX, BMW X5 and Infiniti FX35 will all likelihood be the better choice. But overall, we think most buyers will find the combination of RX 350 luxury, comfort and utility is very interesting. 

The 2012 Lexus RX 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission available, but buyers can choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. In Edmunds testing, a FWD RX 350 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in a quick 7.1 seconds. 

The EPA estimates fuel economy at 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined for the FWD models, the AWD models making 18/24/20 mpg. Equipped with the optional towing package, the RX 350 can pull up to 3500 pounds.