Certified Pre-Owned: 2011 Lexus RX
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.0 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 8.0 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
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Rent a 2011 Lexus RX for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2011 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) | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.5 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 | $19.95 | $20.13 |
2011 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 | 24 | 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$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $2,574 | $3,990 | $4,026 |
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 2011 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 72 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (20), service brakes (18) and air bags (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V377000 | 2011-07-26 | service brakes, hydraulic | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 LEXUS RX350 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 30, 2010, THROUGH MAY 18, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE DYNAMICS INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT (VDIM). THE CALIBRATION FOR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES IS INCORRECT. DUE TO THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE RIGHT... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2011 Lexus RX?
No 2011 Lexus RX is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2011 Lexus RX for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, service brakes and air bags. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 8.0 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. In energy, every 100 km costs about $12.40 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the RX answers more than any brochure.
Money matters
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.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2011 Lexus RX from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Lexus RX?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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.