Archive for the ‘RX 350’ Category

TheCarConnection.com has just updated our full review of the Murano for 2010 and thought it would be the perfect time for a little match-up...against the 2010 Lexus RX 350.

When the Nissan Murano was first redesigned for 2009, we wrote, "The 2009 Murano is just as smooth as the RX, definitely sharper in profile, and very nearly the Lexus' equal in interior refinement."

Then came an all-new 2010 Lexus RX 350, nearly a year later, and the rivalry was back on. Although the redesign the Lexus received kept its profile so intact that it might not even be perceived as a new vehicle, even a passing glance inside revealed a much richer cabin and...

The Venza carries into its second model year with no significant changes. That's the short story, however some people might find the Venza's entertainment system considerably more functional; tech-savvy shoppers will be quick to verify that an USB auxiliary port and iPod connectivity are newly standard across the 2010 Toyota Venza model line, along with Bluetooth hands-free calling features that are built into the audio system.

In TheCarConnection.com's updated Bottom Line covering the 2010 Toyota Venza, we point to its attractive styling, versatile tall-wagon body style, and fuel efficiency as reasons we like the Venza, along with...

The RX was one of the first crossovers and arguably the first luxury crossover when it was introduced for 1998. Since then it’s become the long-time bestseller for the brand, and it’s easy to see why. The 2010 Lexus RX 350 is nearly as practical as a minivan and more fuel-efficient than an old-style SUV, yet serenely refined, with enough luxury features to feel a little indulgent.

But at the same time the RX has become, in some places, ubiquitous.

From the outside, those who aren’t RX owners or habitual automotive Web site visitors probably aren’t going to notice the difference between the previous second-generation RX and the redesigned...