2020 BMW X5 vs 2020 Lexus RX: clash of the best SUVs in Montreal!

The BMW X5 and Lexus RX are among the oldest competitors among premium mid-size SUVs. Indeed, the Bavarian vehicle was put into production in 1999, while the RX preceded it by a year, having been produced since 1998. There's no doubt that both vehicles have since been among the pillars of their class in terms of performance, luxury and technology. However, the RX's 2020 model year will make a big difference, thanks to solid arguments on the above-mentioned points, for which it has made great strides towards becoming THE reference against its rival. Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire, your Lexus dealer serving the area from Montreal's West Island to Laval, tells you below why you should opt for the Lexus SUV rather than its Munich counterpart in this 2020 BMW X5 vs. 2020 Lexus RX comparison!

A very racy design for the Lexus in the face of the BMW’s conservatism in Montreal.

The first point on which the two competitors are diametrically opposed is clearly the design. While the 2020 X5 prefers curved lines (especially for the headlights and two-piece grille) and massive lines (especially from the rear), the Lexus plays the dynamics card to the max.

Indeed, with the Lexus, there's going to be sport! With a front grille extending from the tip of the hood to the bottom of the front bumper, very chiseled trapezoidal headlights, ultra-sculpted flanks and a very aggressive rear end, the 2020 RX seems ready to leap on the streets of the West Island and Laval, even when stationary. These already extremely seductive lines can be further enhanced with the available colors, each one more exclusive than the last. You're sure to stand out wherever you drive in the Montreal area. So as you can imagine, if you're looking for a character-filled SUV with a clear and elegantly sporty profile, the 2020 RX is the one for you, not the 2020 BMW X5!

Powertrain: capability and efficiency for the Lexus on the roads leading to Laval!

But as you know, a luxury vehicle is also judged by the mechanical performance it is able to deliver to its driver. And with BMW's established reputation as an engine manufacturer, it's understandable to think that the 2020 Lexus RX could come out losing to the 2020 X5 on this score.

But make no mistake! While the Munich-based luxury SUV, in its 2020 xDrive40i variant, boasts more power than its competitor in its most powerful iteration (the 2020 RX 450h) with 335 hp versus 308 hp for the Lexus, the latter makes up for it with a more advanced engine.

While offering top acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.0 seconds), you can count on an engine that's far more eco-friendly than the one powering the X5 in its above finish. While the German engine guzzles 11.7 L/100 km of gas in the city and 9.1 L/100 km on the highway, the 2020 RX will settle for 7.5 litres in the city and 8.4 litres on the highway. Thank you Lexus Hybrid technology! So if you want an SUV that's gentle on the environment and your wallet, the 2020 RX is once again the winner over the 2020 BMW X5.

Interior: the future of on-board equipment is already available at Lexus!

Finally, the last criterion on which you will judge your luxury SUV will undoubtedly be the interior. And for the SUVs in our comparison, it starts again with the design offered. The interior of the BMW SUV is both very geometric and complex in its lines, and will seem cold to some. The Lexus SUV, on the other hand, offers the exact opposite, with a less angular and more classic design, which creates an immediately warm atmosphere on board.

In terms of equipment, the 2020 RX will offer you, as is customary at Lexus, the best in technology and luxury. Heated and ventilated leather front seats, power moonroof, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility for smartphones, or head-up display: the Lexus SUV will put at your disposal all its innovations to make your daily life easier on the roads from the West Island to Montreal and all the way to Laval!

So contact one of our specialists at Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire right now to discover all the advantages the 2020 Lexus RX has to offer over the 2020 BMW X5! We will help you discover the Lexus offers and the leasing and financing programs which will allow you to get behind the wheel of your own Lexus SUV. We look forward to helping you in the process of acquiring your future 2020 RX!