About the Lexus RX
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Lexus RX is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,400 for the Base variant and topping out at $108,787 for the Sports Luxury.
There are 7 variants of the RX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2009.
Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (220kW/0Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/346Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/252Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 RX was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Lexus RX Price
Sports
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $89,814 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $96,787 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $77,400 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $82,900 |
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $93,900 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $108,787 |
Prestige
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $82,814 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $89,788 |
X Prestige
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $78,900 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $85,900 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $85,900 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $89,900 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $69,400 |
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2012 Lexus RX Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Lexus RX Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus RX
The most fuel efficient Lexus RX is the F Sport with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus RX that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sports with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Lexus RX variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Lexus RX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.8 L/100km |
2012 Lexus RX Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Lexus RX FAQs
The cheapest Lexus RX is the Base that starts from $69,400.
The most expensive Lexus RX is the Sports Luxury that starts from $108,787.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, X Prestige, Prestige, F Sport, Sports and Sports Luxury.
The largest Lexus RX is the Luxury which measures 1885mm wide, 4770mm in length and sits 1720mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus RX is the Luxury which has 220kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus RX is the X Prestige which weighs 2700 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus RX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or premium unleaded.