2023 Lexus RX prices increase by up to $18,000

The all-new Lexus RX line-up has been detailed for Australia, with the price of entry now $15,000 higher than before.

3 Nov 2022 at 10:03 am

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James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

The new-generation Lexus RX is slated to arrive in local showrooms during the first quarter of 2023 (January-March), with a hybrid-heavy range kicking off just under $90,000 – some $15,000 more than the old model.

From launch there will be three powertrain options – RX350h, RX350 and RX500h – with the RX350h offering 2WD and AWD options while the rest of the range will be AWD only. Notably absent is the RX450h+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV), though it’s understood it’s under evaluation for a later introduction.

As with other Lexus model lines, Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury trim levels will be offered depending on engine variant, while the flagship RX500h will debut a new F Sport Performance grade.

Pricing starts at $87,500 plus on-road costs for the entry-level RX350h Luxury 2WD, and climbs to a lofty $126,000 before on-roads for the RX500h F Sport Performance AWD. That represents a $15,000 price increase at the entry level, and almost $18,000 at the top end.

Those higher prices, however, are offset by various engineering developments as part of the shift to a new architecture, new powertrains, as well as equipment and technology enhancements across the board.

Pricing

2023 Lexus RX350h Luxury 2WD: $87,500
2023 Lexus RX350h Luxury 2WD + EP: $92,600
2023 Lexus RX350h Luxury AWD: $92,000
2023 Lexus RX350h Luxury AWD + EP: $97,500
2023 Lexus RX350 F Sport AWD: $99,900
2023 Lexus RX350 F Sport AWD + EP 1: $102,900
2023 Lexus RX350 F Sport AWD + EP 2: $104,000
2023 Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury AWD: $105,900
2023 Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury AWD + EP 1: $108,900
2023 Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury AWD + EP 2: $109,800
2023 Lexus RX350h Sports Luxury AWD: $111,900
2023 Lexus RX350h Sports Luxury AWD + EP 1: $114,900
2023 Lexus RX350h Sports Luxury AWD + EP 2: $115,800
2023 Lexus RX500h F Sport performance AWD: $126,000

Prices exclude on-road costs

Standard Equipment

RX350h Luxury highlights:

19-inch alloys, bright machined finish
Bi-LED headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED front, rear fog lights
Heated side mirrors
Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
Rear privacy glass
Roof rails
8-way power adjustable front seats
- incl. 2-way power lumbar
Heated front seats
Synthetic leather trim
3-zone climate control
- incl. nanoe X air purifier
Rear air vents
Electrically adjustable steering column
- incl. Easy Access function
Paddle shifters
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Carpeted floor mats
4 x cup holders
Power tailgate
14-inch touchscreen infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Android Auto
Satellite navigation
DAB+ radio
Lexus Connected Services
12-speaker Panasonic audio
5 x USB-C ports, 1 x USB-A port
2 x 12V sockets

RX350h Luxury + Enhancement Pack adds:

$5100 (RX350h 2WD), $5500 (RX350h AWD)

Panoramic moonroof
Leather-accented seat trim
Ventilated front seats
Easy access seats
Driver seat memory function
Touch-sensitive steering wheel controls
High-grade instrument cluster display
Head-up display
Smart key card
Wireless phone charger

RX350 F Sport adds:

21-inch alloy wheels in gloss black
F Sport bumpers
F Sport grille
F Sport exterior badging
Black roof rails
Black mirror caps
Dimpled leather steering wheel
F Sport scuff plates
F Sport shifter
F Sport instrument cluster
Aluminium pedals
Heated, ventilated F Sport seats
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
6-piston aluminium monobloc brake calipers
High-grade bi-LED headlights
- BladeScan technology
- Adaptive high beam
- Dynamic auto levelling
- Cornering lights
- Headlight cleaners
Power tailgate with kick sensor
Rear door sunshades
Configurable ambient interior lighting
Wireless smartphone charger
Active Noise Control
21-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio
Panoramic View Monitor (360 cameras)