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)

    RX350 F Sport + EP 1 ($3000) adds:

    • Panoramic moonroof

    RX350 F + EP 2 ($4100) adds:

    • Panoramic moonroof
    • Digital rear-view mirror
    • Intelligent Parking Assist
    • Heated steering wheel

    RX350h / RX350 Sports Luxury add:

    • 10-way power front seats
      • incl. 4-way lumbar
    • Semi-aniline leather upholstery
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Woodgrain steering wheel ornamentation
    • Power folding, reclining rear seats
    • Heated, ventilated outboard rear seats
    • 21-inch alloy wheels

    RX Sports Luxury + EP 1 ($3000) adds:

    • Panoramic moonroof

    RX Sports Luxury + EP 2 ($3900) adds:

    • Panoramic moonroof
    • Digital rear-view mirror
    • Intelligent Parking Assist

    RX500h F Sport Performance adds:

    • F Sport specification
    • EP 1 + EP 2 specification
    • Leather upholstery
    • Aluminium ornamentation
    • 21-inch alloys in matte black
    • Aluminium monobloc calipers in black
    • Piano black bumper accents
    • F Sport badging in black
    • Black window surrounds
    • Active Sound Control
    • F Sport scuff plates with black logo
    • F Sport carpet floor mats
    • Dynamic Rear Steering

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    James Wong

    James Wong is the Production Editor at CarExpert based in Melbourne, Australia. With experience on both media and manufacturer sides of the industry, James has a specialty for product knowledge which stems from a life-long obsession with cars. James is a Monash University journalism graduate, an avid tennis player, and the proud charity ambassador for Drive Against Depression – an organisation that supports mental wellness through the freedom of driving and the love of cars. He's also the proud father of Freddy, a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI .

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