Lexus RX 350 Near Hayward and Alameda: Coliseum Lexus of Oakland Is Your East Bay Dealer
If you’re in Hayward, Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley, or anywhere in the East Bay and the 2026 Lexus RX 350 is on your list, Coliseum Lexus of Oakland at 7273 Oakport Street is your closest authorized Lexus dealer — and the one that’s earned the Lexus Elite Award for eight consecutive years. That’s not a participation trophy; it’s Lexus’s own recognition of the dealerships that consistently deliver the ownership experience the brand is built around.
The RX 350 is the most popular vehicle in the Lexus lineup for good reason. Here’s what makes it worth the trip — and why the trip from most East Bay communities is short.
Why the RX 350 Keeps Winning East Bay Buyers
East Bay living puts specific demands on a vehicle that the RX 350 handles without complaint. Oakland’s hills require a powertrain that doesn’t hesitate — the RX 350’s 275-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder with 317 lb-ft of torque delivers confident power from a stop and smooth highway cruising in equal measure. Hayward’s surface streets and the stop-and-go of I-880 are the kinds of driving where cabin refinement is either noticed or taken for granted; in the RX 350, it’s noticed in the best possible way. The Bay Area’s compressed parking situations are navigated more easily in the RX’s nimble-for-its-class proportions than in a larger three-row SUV.
And for Alameda buyers who cross the Webster Tube for their morning commute, or Castro Valley drivers who do the 580 toward Dublin or Oakland daily, the RX 350’s estimated 29 MPG highway on FWD models is a meaningful number. Lexus’s reliability reputation — consistently at or near the top of industry reliability surveys — matters for buyers who don’t want their schedule disrupted by unexpected service visits.
The Trim Worth Knowing for East Bay Buyers
The RX 350 Luxury, starting around $60,445, is the configuration that draws the most attention from buyers who’ve spent time with the lineup. Semi-aniline leather throughout, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a head-up display come standard. It’s the trim that competes most directly with the base configurations of the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE — and does so at a lower price point with a better reliability track record. The F Sport Handling trim adds adaptive suspension and standard AWD for buyers who want the sporty version of the RX 350 without moving to the hybrid range.
The Full RX Lineup at Coliseum Lexus
Beyond the gas RX 350, Coliseum Lexus carries the full RX range. The RX 350h hybrid achieves an estimated 36-37 MPG combined with AWD standard — a meaningful efficiency upgrade for Bay Area commuters putting real miles on their vehicles. The RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid adds an estimated 85 MPGe combined with an electric-only range that covers most East Bay daily commutes without touching the gas engine. If your daily driving is predictable and you have home charging available, the PHEV case is worth running the numbers on. Ask our team to walk you through the comparison.
Getting to Coliseum Lexus from Hayward and Alameda
From Hayward, Coliseum Lexus at 7273 Oakport Street is a direct shot up I-880 north — about 15 minutes in normal traffic. From Alameda, you’re crossing the Fruitvale Bridge or the Posey Tube and a short surface street drive from Oakport. San Leandro and Castro Valley buyers are similarly close. We’re near the Coliseum BART station, which makes us accessible even if you want to leave your current vehicle home.
Frequently Asked Questions — RX 350 Near Hayward and Alameda
How far is Coliseum Lexus from Hayward?
About 15 minutes north on I-880 from central Hayward. Easy freeway drive, convenient location near the Coliseum area of Oakland.
Does Coliseum Lexus of Oakland have the RX 350 in stock?
We carry the RX 350 across multiple trims. Check current inventory online or call us at (510) 671-8038 to confirm availability on specific configurations.
Is the Lexus RX 350 or the RX 350h better for Bay Area driving?
For buyers who do primarily highway commuting, the RX 350’s 29 MPG highway is solid. For buyers with significant city stop-and-go driving — Oakland, downtown areas, surface street commutes — the RX 350h’s estimated 37 city MPG is where the hybrid genuinely earns back its price premium faster. Our team can run the numbers for your specific commute pattern.
What makes Coliseum Lexus of Oakland different from other Bay Area Lexus dealers?
Eight consecutive Lexus Elite Awards is the credential that speaks most directly to that question. It’s Lexus’s own assessment of the dealer experience. Beyond that: we serve the Oakland and East Bay community specifically, with a bilingual sales team and a service department staffed by EV-certified master technicians.
Can I value my trade-in online before visiting Coliseum Lexus?
Yes — use our online trade-in valuation tool to get a market-based estimate before you visit. Bring the vehicle for a firm in-person appraisal when you come in.
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