2026 Lexus RX Price, Specs and Range

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.

Quick Buyer Context

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.

Who it suits

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Families

612 L boot, full safety suite

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Drivers

Pace and poise

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Premium

Cabin quality up top

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Hybrid buyers

Efficient, no plug

CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper: 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.
The trade-off: 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.
Check before you buy: Spindle grille and split-tail rear remain a polarising design call. Test the design in person before locking in the top trims.
Best suited to: Couples and 5-seat luxury buyers who want powertrain choice. Four energy options on the same body, AWD across the line, and a 500h F Sport Performance that finally gives the RX nameplate real teeth.