Certified Pre-Owned: 2012 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 11.8 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.
The 2012 Lexus RX: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Lexus RX for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2012 Lexus RX before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control, service brakes and electrical system; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
The 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid does the work, 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.
A combined rating of 8.0 L/100 km works out to about 24 litres per 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $124 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits stop-and-go driving and rideshare or delivery work. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
The RX in everyday use
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the RX first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the RX for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.40 in fuel.
Talk to a person
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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.