seats five passengers across two rows, but buyers can upgrade to the RX 350L if they want a lengthened vehicle with a third row. Beware, however—with just 23 cubic feet of total space behind the second row, there is little to no legroom available when the third-row seats are in place.

A three-row SUV is a great option for families looking to seat a lot of people or store a lot of cargo without resorting to a minivan. However, not all full-size SUVs are created equal! While some are spacious and comfortable for the whole crew, others leave third- and even second-row passengers feeling cramped.

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What is the Lexus RX 350’s 3rd row like?

The standard Lexus RX 350 is a two-row crossover SUV that seats five people—however, you can upgrade to the Lexus RX 350L for an extra 4.4 inches of vehicle length and a third row of seats, bringing the total seating capacity up to seven.

Second-row captain’s chairs are optional, as well, which would reduce the total seating capacity to 6.

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Space and comfort

Unfortunately, while the Lexus RX 350L has a third row of seats, we can’t claim they’re at all comfortable—in fact, we’re not even sure they’re usable.

The total passenger volume for the RX 350L is 117 cubic feet—although most of that is reserved for the front and middle seats. Behind the second seat of your RX 350L, you’ll find 23 cubic feet of total space. Squeeze the third row of seats in there, and allow for 7.5 cubic feet of remaining cargo space, and you’ve got little to no room left for passengers.

In fact, if the second row’s captain’s chairs are pushed back (allowing for legroom for the second-row passengers), their backs physically touch the seat bottoms of the third row. You can move the second row up a bit, but the result will be mere inches of leg space for both the second-row and third-row passengers.

Let’s take a look at the dimensions for the RX 350L:

Second-row headroom: 38.5 inches

Third-row headroom: 34.8 inches

Second-row legroom: 30.9 inches

Third-row legroom: 23.5 inches

Keep in mind that these are maximum legroom measurements—meaning that realistic seat positions will greatly affect available space. For example, if the driver’s seat is pushed back to accommodate a taller driver, the second row’s leg space will suffer.

For a better idea of how the Lexus RX 350L stacks up against its competitors, let’s take a look at its legroom, headroom, and total passenger volume:

Model	Starting price	Third-row legroom	Third-row headroom	Total passenger volume
2022 Lexus RX 350L	$49,825	23.5 inches	34.8 inches	117 cubic feet
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS	$78,900	34.6 inches	38.9 inches	N/A
2022 Acura MDX	$49,195	29 inches	36.2 inches	139.1 cubic feet
2022 Infiniti QX60	$47,875	28 inches	35.7 inches	140.6 cubic feet
2022 Audi Q7	$58,695	29.2 inches	35.9 inches	N/A

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Is the Lexus RX 350 good for big families and long trips?

If most of your children are still in car seats, then the Lexus RX 350L might be suitable for long trips—but don’t expect to store a lot of cargo.

As the chart above shows, the RX 350L is less spacious—and less comfortable—than pretty much every midsize SUV in its class. Adults definitely won’t be able to fit in the third row of seats, but even taller children will struggle to find comfort in the second and third rows.

Frankly, you can find much more legroom—and much more cargo space—at a similar price point in another vehicle.

If you do have a young family that doesn’t require very much legroom because they’re seated in car seats and boosters, then you may enjoy the RX 350L’s other family-friendly features:

Versatile fuel efficiency: You can choose between a non-hybrid or hybrid RX350, both of which offer impressive fuel efficiency. While the hybrid has a higher EPA rating than the non-hybrid, both get an impressive 31 mpg on the highway in real-world tests.

Lots of technology: Your whole family will enjoy standard features like an 8-inch infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Standard safety features: Standard automated emergency braking, standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and standard adaptive cruise control earn this vehicle an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA.

Ultimately, your family’s size (both in terms of numbers and each individual’s physical size) will dictate if the LX 350L is the right option for you.

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