Lexus RX Preview
What To Expect
Lexus introduced the current RX for the 2023 model year. With the midsize SUV set to enter its third model year on sale, the 2025 Lexus RX is set to arrive as a carryover model without any major changes. Here’s what we expect to see from the upcoming 2025 RX.
As a carryover model, the 2025 Lexus RX should have the same exterior design as the current SUV that’s on sale. The current RX features a sporty exterior design with sharp headlights, a large grille, and a stubby nose. Along the side, a prominent body line that starts at the back of the front fender and connects the rear taillight stands out as a distinctive element. The rear end of the RX has wraparound taillights that are connected by a horizontal bar, a rounded rear bumper, and a small rear spoiler.
The 2025 Lexus RX is expected to have the same interior design as the current model that’s on sale. The midsize SUV has seating for up to five people across two rows of seats. The sweeping dashboard lines up with the door panels for a seamless design while the large center screen is integrated into the same trim piece as the instrument cluster. The RX has two large dials and touch-capacitive controls, while the SUV has a stubby shift knob.
Standard tech features with the current Lexus RX include a 9.8-inch touchscreen, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, 12 audio speakers, Bluetooth, six USB ports, satellite radio, and an HD Radio. Available features include a 14-inch touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, navigation, and a 21-speaker audio system. These features should continue to be available with the 2025 Lexus RX.
2025 Lexus RX Engine & Specs
The base RX 350 features a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 275 horsepower. The hybrid makes 246 hp.
There are a few high-performance RX models. The RX 500h comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for a total of 366 hp. The range-topping RX 450h+ is a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and three electric motors. This model makes 304 hp.
2025 Lexus RX Safety
Every Lexus RX currently comes with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, intersection assist, and lane-trace assist. These features should be standard on the 2025 Lexus RX.
Available safety features on the midsize SUV include lane-change assist, front cross-traffic alert, park assist, parallel and perpendicular park assist, a surround-view camera, a head-up display, and traffic-jam assist.
2025 Lexus RX Price
Lexus has not shared information on how much the 2025 RX will cost yet. Without any major changes, the 2025 should remain close to the current model that’s on sale. The current RX’s price ranges from $49,950 to $70,580.
Competitors in the midsize SUV segment include the Genesis GV80, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, Acura MDX, and INFINITI QX60.
2025 Lexus RX Release Date
As a 2025 model, we could see the SUV as early as the end of 2024. More information on the midsize SUV should become available within the next few months.
Please check back for updates as they become available.
Overview
2024 Lexus RX Changes
For the 2024 model year, Lexus has introduced a new plug-in hybrid RX 450h+ model. The RX 450h+ shares the same powertrain as the NX 450h+.
Choosing Your 2024 Lexus RX
Lexus offers the 2024 RX in gas-powered, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models. The gas-powered lineup includes the RX 350, RX 350 Premium, RX 350 Premium+, RX 350 Luxury, and RX 350 F Sport Handling. Pricing for the RX ranges from $49,950 to $58,550.
The RX Hybrid is available in RX 350h, RX 350h Premium, RX 350h Premium+, RX 350h Luxury, and RX 500h F Sport Performance. The hybrid ranges from $51,800 to $63,800.
2024 Lexus RX Engine Options
The 2024 Lexus RX is available with four different engines. The gas-powered RX comes standard with front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive being a $1,600 option. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains come with AWD as standard.
The gas-powered RX comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the RX 350h has a continuously variable automatic transmission, the RX 500h features a six-speed automatic transmission, and the RX 450h+ PHEV comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
The RX 450h+ PHEV comes with a naturally aspirated engine, three electric motors, and an 18.1-kWh battery pack.
