Calm and soothing. That’s the mindset of the 2019 Lexus RX 350L three row midsize utility vehicle, which debuted its current (fourth-generation) iteration in the 2016 model year. During a week-long test drive, the all wheel drive RX350L’s serene mood is defined by the richly furnished cabin that features an abundance of soft-touch materials. Assorted details (like rear door sunshades, power-folding third row seating, and tri-zone climate control) wonderfully compliment the cabin’s overall lush ambiance. RX 350 is offered in the two-row base model, three-row RX 350 L, and the performance-minded F-Sport.

The tested RX 350L with all wheel drive was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 295 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 267 lbs-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. Engine mates to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The RX 350L’s optional list includes a color Heads-Up Display, a touch- free power lift-gate that opens with a hand wave by the Lexus logo, and audio aura via an 835- watt/15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround System. The 109.8-inch wheelbase Lexus RX350L carries a MSRP of $54,185 and collects mpg of 18 city and 25 highway.