Trade in: 2017 Lexus RX
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.9 to 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.9 to 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2017 Lexus RX for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2017 Lexus RX specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 185 g/km | 243 g/km | 252 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.25 | $16.12 | $16.74 |
2017 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 31 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 28 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,450 | $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 2017 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 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (26), service brakes (21) and engine (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | 2020-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus... |
| 20V012000 | 2020-01-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350... |
| 18V211000 | 2018-04-03 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2017 Lexus RX?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2017 Lexus RX for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Thinking about the 2017 Lexus RX? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the RX
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, service brakes and engine; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
It uses the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 24 litres, from its 7.9 L/100 km rating. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $12.25. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.
Rent it for a week first
Try the RX on your commute, then decide. Drive the RX on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.25 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Talk to a person
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 2017 Lexus RX from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2017 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2017 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 $2450.00.
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.