2026 Lexus RX Plug-in Hybrid

The RX 450h+ is the plug-in hybrid version of Lexus' popular midsized luxury SUV. It’s quicker and quieter than the RX hybrid, and has a decent EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric driving. Once the battery is drained it delivers the same 34 mpg as the regular hybrid. It takes about three hours to charge the 18.1-kWh battery on a 240-volt connection. Power is plentiful, but there’s an uncouth growl when the hybrid system transitions from quiet electric operation to the four-cylinder gas engine. In other respects, the PHEV is similar to the rest of the RX line with a comfortable ride, sound--but not sporty--handling, and a quiet cabin. The front seats are comfortable and the rear seat is roomy. The infotainment touchscreen isn't the most intuitive, and the electronic door latches and gear selector take acclimation. We like the standard head-up display, but interacting with it through the unlabeled steering-wheel buttons is fussy.

Market value: $65,230
Fuel: Plug-in hybrid
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 5

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Model year 2026

Owner rating Not rated

Reliability 3/5

Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain: Plug-in hybrids
Body style: 4-door SUV
Drive type: AWD
Transmission: CVT
Category: Luxury midsized SUVs
Generation began: 2024

Pricing

Original MSRP range: $65,230 - $71,860

Ratings

Road test score: 92/100
Reliability: 3/5
Expert recommendation: Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city: 36 MPG
EPA highway: 33 MPG
EPA combined: 35 MPG
Tested city: 27 MPG
Tested highway: 39 MPG
Tested overall: 34 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $1,440
Cruising range: 525 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph: 2.6 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
60-0 mph braking: 135 ft
Avoidance speed: 51 mph
Test status: Test Completed

Dimensions

Length: 193 in
Width: 76 in
Height: 67 in
Wheelbase: 112 in
Weight: 4,795 lb
Maximum load: 1,175 lb
Towing capacity: 3,500 lb

Interior

Seating: 5 people
Front head room: 4 in
Front leg room: 43.5 in
Rear head room: 3.5 in
Rear leg room: 32.5 in
Cargo volume: 31 cu ft
Luggage: 3+3+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score: 6/10
Greenhouse gas score: 9/10
SmartWay: Yes

Brand context

About Lexus

Lexus, Toyota’s upscale sub-brand, is among the few luxury automakers that successfully merges technologically-advanced designs with consistently great reliability. Interiors are quiet and finished with finely-crafted materials. The engines are generally smooth and powerful. Many of its cars and SUVs are available with more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrains. Lexus continues to sell sedans, with its ES, IS, and top-shelf LS models. Most of its SUVs have done well in our testing, including the NX, RX, and TX. The brand’s first all-electric vehicle, the RZ, is a luxury version of the Toyota bZ4X EV. Lexus also sells two-door coupes and convertibles, the RC and LC. Multiple Lexus models have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendation for used cars.

Vehicle ID: 38026 Updated: December 4, 2025

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