How do we improve on that which is nearly perfect? If it’s the 2024 Lexus RX SUV, you add a few more features to sweeten the pot, then tack on a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model just for good measure. Learn about the other Lexus hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.
The RX is renowned for its high resale value, exceptional reliability record, and exquisite fit and finish. The RX isn’t an enthusiast driver’s SUV, but it strikes a superb balance between comfort and performance, enticing many RX buyers to buy another again and again.
Lexus offers the RX in a range of trims and powertrains, including the hybrid RX 350 and new plug-in hybrid RX 450h+. The F Sport trims do an excellent job scratching the itch for those who like a bit more attitude in their SUV.
As a 5-passenger, 2-row SUV, the RX must contend with the Audi Q5, Cadillac XT5, Lincoln Nautilus, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and a formidable newcomer, the Genesis GV70. But, given the RX’s long history of worry-free ownership, one might argue that the competitor set has to contend with the RX.
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
The big news for 2024 is the addition of the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. The rest of the Lexus RX lineup remains unchanged except for a few upgrades to the standard equipment. Cloudburst Gray is added to the RX paint palette, while Copper Crest can now be applied to the Premium and F Sport Handling grades.
Our Recommendation:
We’d pick a hybrid over a non-hybrid RX due to its better fuel economy and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). We see no downside to choosing the hybrid.
We like the Luxury trim for its features and optional equipment that pamper its occupants to the fullest.
RX 350/RX 350h AWD
Starting at $49,950 | See listings
- Lexus Safety System 3.0+
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power liftgate
- Heated side mirrors w/ auto tilt-down
- 8-way power and heated front seats
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Smart Access keyless entry
- Multi-zone climate control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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RX 350 Premium/RX 350h Premium AWD
Starting at $52,100 | See listings
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Driver’s seat memory
- Power moonroof
- Wireless charging pad
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RX 350 Premium+/RX 350h Premium+ AWD
Starting at $53,950 | See listings
- Perforated leather upholstery
- Ambient interior lighting
- Advanced climate control
- 14-inch touchscreen
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RX 350 Luxury/RX 350h Luxury AWD/RX 450h+ Luxury
Starting at $59,080 | See listings
- Semi-aniline leather upholstery
- 10-way power front seats
- Heated and ventilated rear seats
- Panoramic glass roof
- Head-up display
- 21-inch wheels
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RX 350 F Sport Handling AWD
Starting at $58,550 | See listings
- Sport suspension
- Sport steering
- 21-inch gloss black wheels
- Adaptive variable suspension
- F Sport tuned dampers
- 6-piston front brake calipers
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RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD
Starting at $63,800 | See listings
- 366-horsepower hybrid engine
- Perforated leather Sport seats
- Active Sound Control
- Direct4 AWD
- Adaptive variable suspension
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2024 Lexus RX 350: $49,950 (FWD), $51,550 (AWD)
The least-expensive RX 350 comes with all the basic luxury features one might expect from a Lexus, minus a few high-tech options. It appeals to budget-conscious buyers who don’t like a lot of complex technology in their vehicles.
Powering the RX 350 is a 275-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power flows to the front wheels, but AWD is an option.
Standard on every RX is the Lexus Safety System 3.0+, a comprehensive suite of driver aids that includes adaptive cruise control with curve speed management, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle detection, and intersection assistance that can help avoid collisions with vehicles crossing at an intersection.
Other features include a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, lane-keeping assist, lane-tracing assist (works when the adaptive cruise control is engaged), automatic high-beam headlights, and traffic sign recognition.
Intuitive Park Assist with Auto Braking is now standard. It uses front and rear parking sensors to warn you when getting too close to an object. It can activate the brakes to help prevent a collision.
The base RX features bi-LED headlights, LED fog lights, 19-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a power liftgate, and heated side mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse and driver’s side auto-dimming features.
The RX’s doors have electronic latches, meaning you only need to touch the door handle to unlock and open the door. The system includes a safe exit assist that prevents the doors from opening if a bicycle or fast-moving car approaches from the rear.
Should the RX’s battery die, Lexus includes a manual override latch built into the door, so you can still get in or out.
The Premium cabin is put together nicely, touting NuLuxe simulated leather upholstery, 8-way power and heated front seats, and a 40/20/40 split-folding and reclining rear seat.
You’ll also find a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Smart Access with push-button start, ambient interior lighting, multi-zone automatic climate control, and a 7-inch digital multi-information instrument cluster configurable to show a variety of readouts.
The standard infotainment system consists of a large 9.8-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, voice control, Bluetooth, a 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Platinum Plan satellite radio, and access to Lexus Drive Connect apps.
Drive Connect is a subscription-based service that opens the door to cloud-based navigation, destination assistance, and an Intelligent Assistant that responds to questions by speaking the command, “Hey, Lexus.”
RX buyers can also upgrade to a Wi-Fi hotspot and download the Lexus app, providing remote start, vehicle service reminders, and more.
The RX’s 12-speaker premium audio system delivers impressively good sound.
Optional equipment for the RX 350 includes the Cold Area Package (heated wiper de-icers and a heated steering wheel), the Technology Package (wireless phone charger and Digital Key), and a power moonroof.
Digital Key turns your smartphone into a key, which can unlock and start the car from anywhere. You can even text the key to up to seven friends.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350 costs $49,950. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $898. See 2024 Lexus RX 350 models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 includes:
- Adaptive cruise control – The Lexus adaptive cruise control system keeps a safe distance between the RX and the vehicle ahead, allowing it to slow or stop as needed. Curve Control will slow the RX, if necessary, for upcoming curves on the highway.
- Power side mirrors with tilt down – When the RX is placed in reverse, its side mirrors angle downward and let the driver see objects that might brush against the rear wheels.
- Rain-sensing wipers – Using sensors in the windshield, the RX’s wipers automatically activate when detecting rain, mist, or snow.
2024 Lexus RX 350h: $51,800
The 350h is the hybrid version of the RX 350. It features a normally aspirated 2.5-liter engine and dual electric motors (one up front and one at the rear axle) for a combined output of 246 hp. AWD is standard, as is a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Besides the mechanical changes, a hybrid-specific instrument cluster, and an EV mode added to the Drive Modes, the RX 350h is identical to the RX 350 AWD.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350h costs $51,800. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $931. See 2024 Lexus RX 350h models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium: $52,100 (FWD), $53,700 (AWD)
The RX 350 Premium adds a few more luxury touches without adding much to the RX’s bottom line.
Upgrades include heated and ventilated front seats, a heated wood and leather steering wheel, memory for the driver’s seat, steering wheel and mirrors, a power tilt/slide moonroof, and a wireless charging pad.
Most optional equipment for the Premium resides in packages. It includes a motion-activated power liftgate, a 360-degree Panoramic View monitor, a digital rearview mirror camera, Traffic Jam Assist, and a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen with a 3-year trial to Drive Connect. An available tow package elevates towing to 3,500 pounds, including the kick sensor rear liftgate.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium costs $52,100. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $936. See 2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350h Premium: $53,950
The RX 350h Premium adds the hybrid powertrain, CVT, and AWD from the RX 350h to the standard and optional content found in the RX 350 Premium.
One option unique to the Premium hybrid and higher trims is a 120-volt AC inverter.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350h Premium costs $53,950. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $969. See 2024 Lexus RX 350h Premium models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium+: $53,950 (FWD), $55,550 (AWD)
The Premium+ continues the incremental climb toward a more luxurious RX, building off the Premium trim with customizable ambient interior lighting, an advanced climate control system with smog-sensing automatic recirculate mode, and perforated leather-trimmed seats.
The Premium+ trim gains the 14-inch touchscreen and opens the door to even more optional equipment beyond the Premium’s offerings.
Premium+ buyers can opt for Lexus Digital Key, 21-inch alloy wheels, a digital rearview mirror, and a 10-inch color head-up display.
The Convenience Package gains Advanced Park self-parking assistant.
Music lovers will thrill to the available Mark Levinson audio system featuring a 1,800-watt amp powering 21 speakers.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium+ costs $53,950. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $969. See 2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium+ models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium+ includes:
- Ventilated front seats – Small fans built into the seats circulate cool air through the perforated surfaces, helping you stay cool on hot summer days.
- 14-inch touchscreen – This larger display makes finding and seeing icons, maps, and messages easier.
- Available head-up display – The RX’s 10-inch color head-up display projects vital vehicle and navigation information onto the back of the windshield.
2024 Lexus RX 350h Premium+: $55,800
Adds the hybrid features to the Premium+ standard and optional equipment.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ costs $55,800. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $1,003. See 2024 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 Luxury: $59,080 (FWD), $60,680 (AWD)
The Luxury trim accomplishes precisely what its name implies, bringing with it most of the optional equipment from the Premium trims and adding a few exclusive upgrades.
Building off the Premium+, the Lexus RX 350 Luxury adds semi-aniline leather upholstery, 10-way power front seats with 4-way power lumbar support, heated and ventilated power-folding rear seats, Ultrasuede interior door trim, a panoramic glass roof with rails, 21-inch alloy wheels, and the 10-inch color head-up display.
Options beyond those from the Premium+ include triple-beam LED headlights with washers and cornering lights.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350 Luxury costs $59,080. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $1,062. See 2024 Lexus RX 350 Luxury models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 Luxury includes:
- 10-way power seats – The Luxury’s multi-adjustable front seats allow driver and passenger the same latitude in finding a comfortable position, with 4-way power lumbar.
- 21-inch wheels – Larger wheels with a bold design help distinguish the Luxury from lesser trims. The lower-profile tires improve steering response and cornering.
- Heated and ventilated power-folding rear seats – No more straining to reach the seats from the cargo area. Just push a button, and the seatbacks electronically fold flat.
2024 Lexus RX 350h Luxury: $60,930
This 2024 Lexus RX is a hybrid with all the standard and optional equipment of the Luxury trim.
Advanced Park with Remote Park is a unique option not offered on the gas-only RX 350 Luxury. When so equipped, this RX 350h can parallel park itself or let you use a smartphone to maneuver it into a parking spot while standing outside the RX.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350h Luxury costs $60,930. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $1,095. See 2024 Lexus RX 350h Luxury models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX450h+ Luxury: $70,080
The RX450h+ is a new plug-in hybrid model offering an all-electric range of up to 35 miles. Under the hood, the same 2.5-liter engine and dual-electric motor setup as the RX 350h adds a 6.6-kW onboard charger.
This setup allows a full charge in about 2.5 hours when using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. A Type 1 charge cable plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet increases charging time to about 12 hours.
Similarly equipped as the RX 350h Luxury trim, the RX 450h+ Luxury adds a radiant knee heater, 5-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels, and a 120-volt outlet.
The tow package is not offered on the Lexus RX450h+ plug-in hybrid.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury costs $70,080. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $1,259. See 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Handling: $58,550
The F Sport Handling is the first of two performance-oriented RX trims. It comes standard with the turbocharged gas engine from the RX 350 coupled with AWD and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The F Sport Handling combines luxury features from the RX 350 Premium and Luxury with a more aggressive suspension and steering setup. It also has a unique mesh grille and front bumper, gloss-black 21-inch alloy wheels, and gloss-black trim on the roof rack, windows, and side mirrors.
Performance enhancements include an adaptive variable suspension, F Sport-tuned front and rear shock absorbers, and 6-piston front brake calipers.
The F Sport cabin features NuLuxe upholstery covering heated and ventilated bolstered sport front seats, an F Sport steering wheel and instrument cluster meters, a head-up display, customizable ambient interior lighting, and a smog-sensing multi-zone climate control system.
The F Sport Handling shares the RX 350’s 9.8-inch touchscreen, which can be upgraded to a 14-inch screen with cloud-based navigation.
F Sport Handling buyers can upgrade with a windshield wiper de-icer, triple-beam LED headlights, a motion active power liftgate, a digital rearview camera mirror, and a 360-degree Panoramic View monitor.
Traffic Jam Assist, Advanced Park Assist, and Lexus Digital Key are also available, as is the Mark Levinson audio system.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Handling costs $58,550. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $1,052. See 2024 Lexus RX 350 F Sport Handling models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance: $63,800
The RX 500h F Sport Performance turns the RX into a true high-performance SUV, equipped with a 366-horsepower hybrid powertrain, Lexus’ Direct4 AWD system, and an adaptive variable suspension.
The 500h F Sport Performance builds off the F Sport Handling, adding perforated leather seating, 21-inch matte-black alloy wheels, and Active Sound Control that amplifies the engine’s performance sounds through a speaker hidden behind the dash.
Options for the F Sport Performance include heated and ventilated rear seats, upgraded 21-inch wheels, a 120-volt outlet, and a panoramic glass roof with rails.
With the delivery charge already figured into the price, the 2024 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance costs $53,950. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, you can expect a monthly payment of $969. See 2024 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance models for sale near you
2024 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance includes:
- Adaptive variable suspension – The F Sport’s adaptive suspension continually adjusts to changing road conditions, helping keep the tires firmly planted on the road.
- Direct4 AWD – This advanced all-wheel-drive system directly controls torque from the front and rear electric motors, improving acceleration and braking as needed.
- 6-piston brakes – Larger front brakes with 6-piston calipers bring the RX 500h to a speedy stop.
