2012 Lexus RX for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.0 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.0 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Lexus RX for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Lexus RX specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 197 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.40 | $12.87 | $17.67 | $18.29 |
2012 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 31 | 29 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $2,574 | $3,534 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (11), service brakes (10) and electrical system (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V054000 | 2014-02-12 | electronic stability control (esc) | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Lexus RX
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Lexus RX for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2012 Lexus RX before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
Power comes from the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid, driving through an automatic (CVT). As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 8.0 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 24 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $37.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the RX makes sense
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Practical details
Being an SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If the RX is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the RX on your commute, then decide.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.40 in fuel.
Talk to a person
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Lexus RX from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Lexus RX?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Lexus RX before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Lexus RX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2480.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.