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About the Lexus RX
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Lexus RX is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $73,013 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $113,088 for the Sports Luxury.
There are 4 variants of the RX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (175kW/350Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (230kW/335Nm) and 3.5L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (221kW/370Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 RX was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2021 Lexus RX Price
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $73,136 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $83,136 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $92,388 |
Crafted Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $81,381 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $88,551 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $98,018 |
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $94,713 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $101,836 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $111,088 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $88,013 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $95,513 |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $104,888 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lexus RX Dimensions
1690mm
1895mm
4890mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Lexus RX Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus RX
The most fuel efficient Lexus RX is the Luxury with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus RX that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sports Luxury with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 10.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Lexus RX variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Lexus RX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
| 3.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Lexus RX Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Lexus RX FAQs
The cheapest Lexus RX is the Luxury that starts from $73,013.
The most expensive Lexus RX is the Sports Luxury that starts from $113,088.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, Crafted Edition, F Sport and Sports Luxury.
The largest Lexus RX is the Luxury which measures 1895mm wide, 5000mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus RX is the Luxury which has 230kW of power from its 3.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus RX is the Luxury which weighs 2720 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus RX uses premium unleaded.