Lexus RX - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
Pros | General ease-of-use, multiple hybrid options, F Sport is fun |
Cons | CVT drone, Three-row model discontinued, slightly unusual looks |
Bottom Line | Lexus has refined this formula for 25 years now, so it's little wonder the RX practically defines the segment. Not outstanding in any one area, but great in all of them. |
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2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance Review: Quick Take
On the surface, the concept of a sporty Lexus RX has real dad-wearing-fluorescent-Nikes vibe.
The RX is a great many things: luxury crossover trailblazer, comfortable road tripper, money-printing machine for Lexus. But sporty? That seemed like a stretch when the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance launched a little over a year ago. I liked it well enough on that curated first drive, but a recent weekend together—spurred on by a comparison with its new TX big brother—confirmed this mid-sized SUV is a solid all-rounder for folks wanting a bit of fun.
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3 Ways the Lexus TX Isn’t Just a Bigger RX
We’ve driven the 2024 Lexus TX and determined it hits the mark. The big luxury SUV does exactly what Lexus set out to do: make a dedicated three-row that offers buyers more space than the cramped, outgoing RX-L.
Lexus might have changed the name, but is this new model simply a stretched RX with a new look? The question is hard to ignore: Toyota didn’t even hide behind a new name when it debuted the related Grand Highlander earlier this year.
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2023 Lexus RX First Drive Review: Best-Seller Gets Better
The 2023 Lexus RX has a tough act to follow.
The previous generation wrapped up its seven-year tenure as the undisputed sales champ of the luxury SUV segment, shifting over 100,000 units in America each and every full year it was on sale. Since the nameplate debuted in 1998, Lexus has sold well over 2 million of the things.
The Japanese luxury brand hasn’t sat on its laurels for the fifth generation of its best-seller. Lexus has thoroughly updated the RX for this year, adopting a new platform, stuffing the car full of modern tech, and introducing a brace of new drivetrain options—including the model’s first performance trim.
3 Ways the Lexus TX Isn’t Just a Bigger RX
We’ve driven the 2024 Lexus TX and determined it hits the mark. The big luxury SUV does exactly what Lexus set out to do: make a dedicated three-row that offers buyers more space than the cramped, outgoing RX-L.
Lexus might have changed the name, but is this new model simply a stretched RX with a new look? The question is hard to ignore: Toyota didn’t even hide behind a new name when it debuted the related Grand Highlander earlier this year.
Read the full article here.
Detailed Specs
Price | $49,950 - $70,080 |
Engine | 2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder + hybrid / 2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder + hybrid |
Power | 275 hp / 246 hp / 366 hp |
Torque | 317 lb-ft / 233 lb-ft / 406 lb-ft. |
Drivetrain | 8AT / eCVT / 6AT |
Transmission | FWD / AWD |
Fuel Economy | 21–37 mpg / 28–34 mpg |
Cargo Capacity | 29.6 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Lexus RX
Overall | 4.0 |
| Performance | 8.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 8.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 |
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