The RX, part of Lexus's lineup since 1999, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. The RX has technology that is now expected: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Lexus RX has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Lexus offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2020 Lexus RX is safe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2020 Lexus RX has a score of 90, implying a 0.029% chance of driver death (2.6% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2020 Lexus RX has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0294% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.3573%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0294% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.3573% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2020 Lexus RX is 37% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2020 Lexus RX is 28% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
But it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2020 Lexus RX with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 68 to 98. The 2020 Lexus RX is safer than the 2020 Lexus GS, the 2020 INFINITI Q50, the 2020 INFINITI QX60, the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, and the 2020 Cadillac XT5. It is about as safe as the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus, the 2020 Acura MDX, and the 2020 Audi Q5.
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