Lexus

2010 Lexus RX 350 All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A five-passenger, all-wheel drive luxury crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points, and desire all-wheel drive and luxurious surroundings.
What's Hot: Joystick-controlled navigation system.
What's Not: Prices climb quickly when you start checking options.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, back up camera, rear-seat DVD system, Bluetooth
How It Got Its Score: Even with all-wheel drive, the Lexus RX 350 scores well thanks to plenty of standard and optional safety equipment, great crash test scores, a huge cargo capacity, and a modest price increase over front-wheel drive models.

Quick Specs

Family Friendliness: 8.1

2010 Lexus RX 350 Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A five-passenger luxury crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points, and desire luxurious surroundings.
What's Hot: Joystick-controlled navigation system.
What's Not: Prices climb quickly when you start checking options.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, back up camera, rear-seat DVD system, Bluetooth
How It Got Its Score: The Lexus RX 350 scores surprisingly well for a luxury brand thanks to its plentiful standard and optional safety equipment, excellent crash test scores and huge cargo area.

Quick Specs

Family Friendliness: 8.1

2010 Lexus RX 450h All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A five-passenger, hybrid, all-wheel drive luxury crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points, need all-wheel drive, and are willing to pay extra for luxury and superior fuel economy.
What's Hot: Joystick-controlled navigation system, excellent fuel economy.
What's Not: Prices climb quickly when you start checking options.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, back up camera, rear-seat DVD system, Bluetooth
How It Got Its Score: Despite its $45,000 price tag, the all-wheel drive Lexus RX 450h outscores crossovers costing half as much thanks to excellent safety features and crash test scores, and great fuel economy.

Quick Specs

Family Friendliness: 8.4

2010 Lexus RX 450h Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A five-passenger, hybrid, luxury crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points are willing to pay extra for luxury and superior fuel economy.
What's Hot: Joystick-controlled navigation system, excellent fuel economy.
What's Not: Prices climb quickly when you start checking options.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, back up camera, rear-seat DVD system, Bluetooth
How It Got Its Score: The Lexus RX 450h outscores the non-hybrid RX 350 thanks to its fuel economy, which is very good for this class of vehicle. Great crash test scores and plenty of safety equipment help, too.

Quick Specs

Family Friendliness: 8.4