A quick look at Lexus's latest edition of its luxury crossover
Standard Features
Standard equipment includes a CD player, Bluetooth connectivity, dual-zone climate control, and 10-way power front seats. The most controversial feature in the new RX is likely to be the available Remote Touch controller, which Lexus compares openly to the iDrive system from BMW and Audi's MMI. The controller is shaped more ergonomically than those click-wheel setups, and Lexus says it feels natural like a computer mouse. It can be used to control the navigation system—which is mounted farther away on the dash than in prior versions for better visibility. A head-up display is also available to cut down further on driving distraction. In TheCarConnection.com's experience, it's far more usable and intuitive than the click-wheel iDrive clones, but it's still a computer interface that can distract drivers, and it can take weeks to learn to use.
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