What is it?
The fifth-generation RX is Lexus's large luxury five-seat SUV. Four powertrains: RX 350 turbo, RX 350h hybrid, RX 450h+ PHEV with 65 km EV range, and the flagship RX 500h F Sport Performance with DIRECT4 AWD and 273 kW combined.
The lineup runs from RX 350 Luxury at $88,950 plus on-roads, through to RX 500h F Sport Performance at $131,450 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Four powertrains including the 500h F Sport Performance with 273 kW combined and proper DIRECT4 AWD. 14-inch Lexus Interface plus 12.3-inch driver display, wireless CarPlay and OTA updates.
5-seat only, no 7-seat option here (that is the larger TX). RX 500h F Sport Performance at $131,450 plus on-roads pushes into Cayenne territory.
Should you buy the RX?
Reasons to buy
- Four powertrains including the 500h F Sport Performance with 273 kW combined and proper DIRECT4 AWD. 14-inch Lexus Interface plus 12.3-inch driver display, wireless CarPlay and OTA updates.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 10 years for HEV.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
- 612 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- 5-seat only, no 7-seat option here (that is the larger TX). RX 500h F Sport Performance at $131,450 plus on-roads pushes into Cayenne territory.
- You need 7 seats (Lexus TX, BMW X5, Volvo XC90), you want a longer base warranty than 5 years (Volvo XC90), or you want a full-EV flagship.
- Spindle grille and split-tail rear remain a polarising design call. Test the design in person before locking in the top trims.
- Top trim climbs to $131,450 plus on-roads.
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