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About the Lexus RX
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Lexus RX will launches in Australia with a wide range of variants including turbocharged, hybrid and turbocharged hybrid powertrains – but no plug-in hybrid.
Prices range from $87,500 before on-road costs for the front-wheel drive RX350h Luxury to $126,000 before on-roads for the flagship all-wheel drive RX500h F Sport Performance.
Gone is the old V6 engine, with the RX350 nameplate now applied to a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder model.
There’s no extended, three-row L body style, with reports Lexus will introduce a new three-row crossover.
A plug-in hybrid RX450h+ joins the range elsewhere but won’t be offered here at launch. It is, however, understood to be under evaluation for Australia.
The RX range opens $15,000 higher than the outgoing model, though the previous base turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine has been axed.
In addition to familiar Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury trims, there’s a new fully-loaded F Sport Performance flagship.
Available only in RX500h guise with a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder hybrid, this variant features a ‘high-output’ eAxle rear electric motor, a DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system and rear-axle steering.
The 2023 RX is based on the company’s GA-K platform, also referred to as TNGA-K, which also underpins the Lexus NX, Lexus ES, Toyota Kluger, Toyota RAV4, and Toyota Camry, among others.
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2023 Lexus RX Price
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $102,904 |
| 2.4L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $105,900 |
| 3.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $108,883 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $111,900 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $72,204 |
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $82,204 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $87,500 |
| 3.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $90,183 |
| 2.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $92,000 |
Crafted Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $76,266 |
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $85,676 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Suv | $87,204 |
| 2.4L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $98,370 |
| 3.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $102,683 |
| 2.4L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $124,675 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Lexus RX Dimensions
1690mm
1895mm
4890mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Lexus RX Safety Rating
The Lexus RX has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Intersection collision avoidance support
- Emergency steering assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane Tracing Assist (lane centring)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Driver fatigue monitoring
Some models also include a surround-view camera.
2023 Lexus RX Fuel Economy
| Lexus RX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Premium Unleaded | 10.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
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How does the 2023 Lexus RX drive?
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The 2023 Lexus RX350h uses a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with 184kW of power. It’s available with either front- or all-wheel drive, and uses an eCVT.
The RX350 is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 205kW of power and 430Nm of torque. It’s all-wheel drive only and uses an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The RX500h F Sport Performance uses a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with a total system output of 273kW. It features a ‘high-output’ eAxle rear electric motor and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system. The 0-100km/h time is a claimed 6.2 seconds.
2023 Lexus RX Colours
What colours are available for the Lexus RX
The RX is available in the following finishes:
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Iridium
- Graphite Black
- Sonic Copper
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport Performance)
- White Nova (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Sonic Quartz (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Titanium (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Vermillion (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Khaki Metal (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
2023 Lexus RX Warranty
Lexus backs its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
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Lexus RX FAQs
The cheapest Lexus RX is the LUXURY 2WD HYBRID that starts from $87,300.
The most expensive Lexus RX is the F SPORT PERFORMANCE HYBRID that starts from $123,500.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: LUXURY 2WD HYBRID, LUXURY AWD HYBRID, LUXURY 2WD + EP1 HYBRID, LUXURY AWD + EP1 HYBRID, F SPORT, F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 1, F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2, SPORTS LUXURY, SPORTS LUXURY + EP1, SPORTS LUXURY + EP2, SPORTS LUXURY AWD HYBRID, SPORTS LUXURY AWD + EP1 HYBRID, SPORTS LUXURY AWD + EP2 HYBRID and F SPORT PERFORMANCE HYBRID.
The largest Lexus RX is the LUXURY 2WD HYBRID which measures 1920mm wide, 4890mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus RX is the F SPORT which has 205kW of power from its 2.4L SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI engine.
The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus RX is the F SPORT PERFORMANCE HYBRID which weighs 2750 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus RX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Premium Unleaded Petrol.