About the Lexus RX
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Lexus RX is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $72,716 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $106,000 for the Sports Luxury.
There are 3 variants of the RX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (175kW/350Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (230kW/0Nm) and 3.5L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (221kW/370Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 RX was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2016 Lexus RX Price
Luxury
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $74,540 |
3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $80,000 |
3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $88,000 |
F Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $86,840 |
3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $92,000 |
3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $99,955 |
Sports Luxury
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $92,990 |
3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $97,716 |
3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $105,955 |
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2016 Lexus RX Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Lexus RX Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus RX that uses the most amount of fuel is the Luxury with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 9.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Lexus RX | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 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 Luxury that starts from $72,716.
The most expensive Lexus RX is the Sports Luxury that starts from $106,000.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury.
The largest Lexus RX is the Luxury which measures 1895mm wide, 4890mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus RX is the Luxury which has 230kW of power from its 3.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus RX is the Luxury which weighs 2715 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus RX uses premium unleaded.