Lease takeover: 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. 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 11.8 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.
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.
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 rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Lexus RX for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. The 2012 Lexus RX for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid; drive: front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 8.0 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 24 litres of fuel. Expect about $12.40 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the RX
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
The RX in everyday use
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the RX first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $124 at our price setting. 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.
Make a request
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 2012 Lexus RX from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Lexus RX
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.