Certified Pre-Owned: 2016 Lexus RX
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.8 to 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.8 to 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2016 Lexus RX for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2016 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) | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 185 g/km | 186 g/km | 242 g/km | 252 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $12.40 | $16.12 | $16.74 |
2016 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 | 30 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 30 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 36 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,750 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,480 | $3,224 | $3,348 |
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 2016 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 3 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 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (23), service brakes (15) and power train (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V085000 | 2018-01-31 | air bags:side/window | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain... |
| 16V198000 | 2016-04-07 | electronic stability control (esc) | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29,... |
| 16V053000 | 2016-02-01 | air bags:knee bolster | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Certified Pre-Owned: the 2016 Lexus RX
No 2016 Lexus RX is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. For anyone shopping for the 2016 Lexus RX, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the RX
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the specs mean
Its 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid drives 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.
At 7.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 23 litres of fuel. That works out to about $12.09 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the RX makes sense
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
What the RX is like
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Drive it on your own roads
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Still deciding?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2016 Lexus RX from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Lexus RX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2418.00.
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.