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2026 Lexus RX
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2026 Lexus RX

The redesigned 2023 RX is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which replaced the smooth V6 used in past generations. It's powerful and gets good fuel economy at 24 mpg, but lacks the old V6's silky smoothness. The RX350h is the hybrid version, which is much more sparing with fuel. The ride is comfortable whether with the standard 19-inch tires or optional 21-inch ones. Handling is sound and secure but not sporty. Fit and finish is impeccable and rear seat room is generous. Rear and side visibility are limited and the electronic door latches take some getting used to. The infotainment system's touch screen is not the most intuitive and neither is the gear selector. High end versions with a head-up display have unlabeled steering wheel buttons. For 2024, a plug-in hybrid, the 450h+, with an EPA estimated 37-mile electric range was added.

Market value
$59,250
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury midsized SUVs
Generation began
2023

Pricing

Current retail median
$59,250
Retail value range
$49,950 - $70,750
Original MSRP range
$49,725 - $71,860
Trade-in range
$47,140 - $66,885

Ratings

Road test score
82/100
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,055
Cruising range
420 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.1 sec
0-60 mph
7.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
193 in
Width
76 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Weight
4,280 lb
Maximum load
1,110 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
5/10
SmartWay
No

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: 38024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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