Car financing: 2018 Lexus RX
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.0 to 11.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.0 to 11.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2018 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Lexus RX specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.8 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 187.5 g/km | 248 g/km | 260 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.40 | $16.43 | $17.05 |
2018 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,975 | US$3,125 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $3,286 | $3,410 |
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 2018 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (10), unknown or other (10) and fuel/propulsion system (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | 2020-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus... |
| 20V012000 | 2020-01-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Lexus RX
No 2018 Lexus RX is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2018 Lexus RX before buying one.
Before you sign for the RX
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, unknown or other and fuel/propulsion system; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
It uses the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
It is rated 8.0 L/100 km combined: about 24 litres every 300 km. Expect about $12.40 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
The RX in everyday use
The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Rent it for a week first
Try the RX on your commute, then decide. Drive the RX on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $124 at our price setting.
Over to you
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2018 Lexus RX from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Lexus RX
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Lexus RX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 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.