2007 Lexus RX 350 Road Test

There's a tremendous amount of practicality residing within the SUV crossover segment, and when the nameplate reads, "Lexus," plenty of luxury as well; their new RX 350 is a shining example of that. In this car-based mid-size example of the ever-popular "crossover" segment, Lexus has consolidated the utility and functionality of four-wheel-drive (FWD) with the comfort and opulence of a premium sedan. Life for the Lexus enigma began in 1998 with the launch of the RX 300. In 2005 both its V6 engine and nomenclature grew as it became the RX 330. For 2007 history repeats itself as the RX 330 morphs into the mightier and more refined RX 350. Stylistically, the RX series underwent a major makeover with the release of the 330 generation. The 350 version retains the 330's sharply cut lines, which makes it one of the sleekest-looking crossovers on the road, or off.