Trade in: 2016 Lexus RX
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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
We do not have a 2016 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.
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.
The 2016 Lexus RX: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Lexus RX for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page puts the 2016 Lexus RX in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the RX
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, service brakes and power train; have those parts checked.
The numbers in plain words
Under the hood: the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid and front-wheel drive. 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.
A combined rating of 7.8 L/100 km works out to about 23 litres per 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $36.27 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Practical details
As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Who the RX suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Try before you buy
If the RX is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Drive the RX on your commute before you commit to it.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Let us know
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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?
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 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.