New 2014 Lexus RX 350

The Lexus RX is a luxury-branded, five-passenger crossover SUV--one of the first vehicles to fit that description, actually. While Audi and BMW and Benz still were focused on building sedans and coupes, Lexus introduced its all-season, all-weather family wagon--and it quickly became its best-selling vehicle.

Today's RX fits the same formula as the original 1990s version. It's a comfortable, understated utility vehicle, one with a loyal owner body that continues to choose it over the Audi Q5, BMW X3 or Mercedes-Benz GLK.