New 2020 Lexus RX vs 2020 Audi Q5 vs 2020 Acura MDX: A Matter of Power and Refinement

The Lexus RX has long been one of the best-selling luxury sport utility vehicles in Canada and the United States. It has been recently redesigned and the current generation is even more remarkable in its competitive segment.

Indeed, Lexus understands the needs of high-end SUV buyers very well, and it shows when you take a closer look at the new 2020 Lexus RX. The Japanese automaker also understands that there is tough competition to contend with, two examples of which are the Audi Q5 and the Acura MDX. All three of these models offer significant advantages and strong selling points, and it really depends on your needs and what you're looking for when choosing between each option.

A more powerful engine for the new Lexus RX than the Audi Q5 and Acura MDX

Under the hood, the Lexus RX 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine developing 295 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. There is also a hybrid option available in the Lexus RX 450 which offers 308 horsepower. That said, for this comparison, we'll stick with the entry-level engine.

Although the Acura MDX comes close with its 290 horsepower, the new Lexus RX far outperforms the Audi Q5 in performance. Indeed, the German luxury compact SUV is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine developing 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. So there's over 40 extra horsepower under the hood of the Lexus RX 350, and drivers will immediately see the difference on the road.

Better yet, the Lexus RX's displayed fuel consumption of 12.2 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway is what is offered in the Acura MDX and Audi Q5. . This gives you more power without having to sacrifice fuel economy.

A more upscale interior in the new 2020 Lexus RX

There are plenty of ways the RX stands out from both the MDX and Q5, and we've covered the powertrains before. That said, it's when you step into the new RX that you can really feel the difference. Put simply, the Lexus RX 350 features what many consider to be one of the finest interiors and amenities in its segment.

A massive infotainment display will impress your passengers every time, and you can see how well everything is built when you inspect the quality of materials and craftsmanship inside the new RX. There's also over 600 liters of cargo space in the rear that outperforms both the Q5 and the MDX when the latter has all of its seats in place.

To learn more about how the Lexus RX 350 stands out from the Audi Q5 and Acura MDX, contact us today at Boulevard Lexus!