Used Lexus RX 2016-present review

At the time of writing, you can pick up an early RX for anywhere upwards of £33,000; however, this generation of the RX is still rather new, so prices haven’t yet settled down and are sliding quite quickly.

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Avoid the RX 200t if you need to keep fuel bills to a minimum; it averages just 36.2mpg in official tests, dropping to 34.9mpg with larger wheels fitted. The hybrid version is much better, with an official average figure of 53.3mpg, which is better than most five-seat diesel SUVs. The RX L is slightly less efficient, on account of its extra weight; you should find it roughly on a par with its seven-seat rivals. However, be warned: while the hybrid is exceedingly efficient in town, where frequent braking allows the battery to recharge, it’s less so on the motorway.

Buying an RX registered before 1 April 2017, when the tax regime changed, is a smart move; the hybrid will cost you considerably less to tax, because it’s taxed according to its low CO2 emissions, so you shouldn’t pay more than £120 a year. Every RX registered after 1 April 2017, by contrast, will cost £450, because all cost more than £40,000 when new, and thus come under the higher tax bracket.

Servicing costs are roughly on a par with the RX’s premium rivals – no better or worse – but one advantage Lexus does offer is clear and transparent service pricing, available on its website.