Luxury Crossover Choice: RX350
In this side-by-side comparison of the Acura ZDX, Audi Q5, and Lexus RX 350, editors from Cars.com select the Lexus RX as the editors choice.
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All three of these crossovers have strong engines, but what elevated the RX 350 to the top is its responsive automatic transmission.
Known more for comfort than sport, Lexus surprised us with the best steering of the three: predictable and nicely weighted at all speeds.
Relatively wide and cushy front seats seemed to fit us just right. They're not as restrictive as the ZDX's bolstered buckets, and they offer good thigh support, aided by our test car's optional front-seat cushion extender.
The spaciousness in the front carries over to the RX's rear seats, which are generously sized and both slide and recline over wide ranges.
If you're easy on the options, the Lexus seems to offer the most for your money, and its projected five-year ownership costs are the lowest of these three.
With its spacious cabin, effortless driving experience and luxury trappings, the RX 350 is designed to have broad appeal among luxury shoppers. It doesn't have many negatives, either, which makes it even better.
