The 2023 Lexus RX: A Comprehensive Overview

Is it finally time to give all-wheel drive only its due? The newly added powertrain, found under the skin of the RX 450h+, is a plug-in hybrid model that uses the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and a pair of electric motors. This impressive setup comes with all-wheel drive as standard, but what's even better is the ability to drive up to 37 miles in an electric-only mode. The RX 450h+ has a max system output of 304 horsepower, courtesy of a CVT that delivers power to the wheels.

The base model of the RX 350 is available in white, gray, and silver, but for those looking for more exciting color options, there are three excellent choices: Matador Red, Micah Nightfall Gray, and Nori Green. Inside the cabin, the center screen measures 9.8 inches, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. The Lexus Digital Key is also available as an option, essentially turning your smartphone into a key. However, after three years, the service turns into a subscription-based item, which is a bit of a shame.

The starting price for the 2023 Lexus RX 350 is $49,950 for front-wheel drive or $51,150 for all-wheel drive. The hybrid model, known as the RX 350h, starts at $52,400. Moving up to the RX 350 Premium adds Power Tilt and Slide Moonroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a wireless charger as standard kit. This trim also comes with additional optional interior color and trim choices.

The next step up is the RX 350 Premium Plus, which features a larger 14-inch touchscreen display, fully leather-trimmed interior, and Lexus's thematic ambient illumination that lets you light up the cabin by way of 64 colors and 14 different themes. This is also the first trim level where you can select the Mark Levenson 21-speaker sound system as an option, which cranks out 1,800 watts at a cost of $1,160.

For those looking for more advanced features, the RX 350 Luxury is the next step up. At this level, you'll get semi-aniline leather on the inside, wheels that climb from 19s to 21-inch hoops, and a head-up display as standard. The 2024 Lexus RX 3.5 Luxury starts at $59,800 for front-wheel drive, $60,800 for all-wheel drive, or $61,200 for the hybrid model.

Finally, there are two top-of-the-line models to consider: the sporty RX 500hF Sport and the plug-in hybrid RX 450h+. The 500hF Sport is a more engaging driving experience, thanks to its direct four-wheel drive system that's more aggressive about vectoring torque. It also features Dynamic Rear Steering for easier slow and high-speed maneuvering. With a starting price of $64,800, this model is certainly not for the faint of heart.

In contrast, the RX 450h Plus offers all the upgrades from the Luxury trim, coupled with the plug-in powertrain that provides an impressive range of up to 37 miles in electric-only mode. This one starts at a whopping $70,500, but it's worth noting that this model also gets all-wheel drive and a more premium setup than the Luxury trim.

Ultimately, the choice between these models depends on your priorities. If you're looking for a more affordable option with plenty of features, the Premium Plus might be the way to go. This trim offers a larger screen, 19-inch wheels for better ride quality, and the excellent Mark Levenson sound system at an accessible price point. By choosing this trim, you can keep your Lexus RX in the mid-to-lower $50,000 range.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enLexus redesigned the RX for the 2023 model year and this legend of the luxury crossover World rolls on into 2024 with a fresh family member added to the lineup this means you've got a few choices to make if you're in the market for one of these so let's dive in and see which one is right for you let's talk powertrains first is you've got four from which to choose the gas only engine of the RX 350 is a 2.4 L turbocharged 4cylinder which produces 275 horsepower and 317 lbet of torque it pairs with an 8-speed gearbox and this RX is offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive though the all-wheel drive system does split the torque 75 front 25 rear in normal driving it can do up to a 50/50 split should the need arise next we have the RX 350h which uses a hybrid setup that consists of a 2.5 l four-cylinder engine a battery pack and a pair of electric motors you have all-wheel drive is standard thanks to the rearm mounted electric motor this hybrid model uses a CVT and power output is rated at 246 horsepower and 233 lb feet of torque after that is the sporty RX 500h this one too is a hybrid but here you'll find the 2.4 L turbo 4 working with the electrified bits to produce 366 horsepower and 46 PB feet of torque a six-speed automatic meters out the power and this one too is all-wheel drive only finally the newly added powertrain is found under the skin of the RX 450h plus this is a plug-in hybrid model which uses the 2.5 l 4cylinder and a pair of electric motors all-wheel drive is standard here but even better is the ability to drive up to 37 mil in an electric only mode the RX 450h plus has a max system output of 304 horsepower and you have a CVT to D out that power the base model is the RX 350 oddly white gray and silver are the three base colors that cost you more dough and that's fine because Matador red Micah Nightfall Micah and Nori green are three excellent choices on the inside the center screen is 9.8 in Wireless Apple carplay and Android auto are standard and the Lexus digital key is available as an option this essentially turned your smartphone into a key however after 3 years the service turns into a subscription based item which is kind of lame the starting price for the 2023 Lexus RX 350 is $49,950 for front-wheel drive or 51,1 15 for all-wheel drive if you want the RX 350h which is the hybrid that one starts at $52,400 next we have the RX 350 premium these models add a Power Tilt and slide moonroof heated and ventilated front seats and a wireless charger as standard kit you also get a few more optional interior color and trim choices as well with the RX 350 premium it's 52,1 100 for front-wheel drive 53,723 for the RX 350h premium moving on we landed the RX 350 Premium Plus at this level the unique Copper Crest paint option is available for $595 on the inside you jump to the larger 14 in touchscreen display and the interior is fully leather trimmed also Lexus includes its thematic ambient illumination which lets you light up the cabin by way of 64 colors and 14 different themes also this is the first trim level where you can select the mark levenson 21 speaker sound system as an option it cranks forth with 1,800 watts and cost $1,160 which if you do your accounting in watts per dollar actually I don't know if that's a good deal or or not but it sounds like it right the starting price of the 2023 RX 350 Premium Plus is $ 53,9 for front-wheel drive or 55550325 f- sport handling model this unlocks Grecian water as an exterior color option at no extra cost you you also get sport-tuned adaptive damping suspension more aggressive interior and exterior styling and the gauge cluster is f- Sport specific as well this one is all-wheel drive only and starts at $58,500 continuing through the trim ladder welcome to the RX 350 luxury here we add semi anolin leather on the inside the wheels climb from 19s on up to 21in hoops and the head-up display is standard the 2024 Lexus RX 3 50 luxury starts at $59,800 for front-wheel drive $60,800 for all-wheel drive or $61,200 for the RX 350h luxury hybrid now we've arrived at the top of the 2024 RX mountain and you have a choice between two paths the sporty RX 500hf sport or the plug-in hybrid RX 450h plus if you remember I mentioned the power and performance bump for the 500h towards the beginning of this video it also gets the sportier f- sports styling more important however is that the all-wheel drive system employed here is the more engaging direct four setup that is more aggressive about vectoring torque additionally this one is fitted with Dynamic rear steering which makes both slow and high-speed maneuvering that much easier this one is expensive as it starts at $64,800 but it's not the most expensive now that the 450h is here depart this model gets all the upgrades from the luxury trim coupled with that plug-in powertrain and if you want that EV only range you're going to have to pay for it the RX 450h plus starts at an eyew watering $70,500 so all that said which one to buy the reality is that the premium plus seems like the trim with the most to offer right out of the gate especially since you get the larger screen I can easily argue that the 19-inch wheels will result in a better ride on a daily basis compared to the next trim up which gets 21s also you can upgrade to the excellent Mark levenson sound system on this trim if you so desire get the premium plus and keep this Lexus RX in the mid to lower $50,000 range get the turbo gas model because you also prefer the smoother 8-speed gearbox over the less than exciting CVTLexus redesigned the RX for the 2023 model year and this legend of the luxury crossover World rolls on into 2024 with a fresh family member added to the lineup this means you've got a few choices to make if you're in the market for one of these so let's dive in and see which one is right for you let's talk powertrains first is you've got four from which to choose the gas only engine of the RX 350 is a 2.4 L turbocharged 4cylinder which produces 275 horsepower and 317 lbet of torque it pairs with an 8-speed gearbox and this RX is offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive though the all-wheel drive system does split the torque 75 front 25 rear in normal driving it can do up to a 50/50 split should the need arise next we have the RX 350h which uses a hybrid setup that consists of a 2.5 l four-cylinder engine a battery pack and a pair of electric motors you have all-wheel drive is standard thanks to the rearm mounted electric motor this hybrid model uses a CVT and power output is rated at 246 horsepower and 233 lb feet of torque after that is the sporty RX 500h this one too is a hybrid but here you'll find the 2.4 L turbo 4 working with the electrified bits to produce 366 horsepower and 46 PB feet of torque a six-speed automatic meters out the power and this one too is all-wheel drive only finally the newly added powertrain is found under the skin of the RX 450h plus this is a plug-in hybrid model which uses the 2.5 l 4cylinder and a pair of electric motors all-wheel drive is standard here but even better is the ability to drive up to 37 mil in an electric only mode the RX 450h plus has a max system output of 304 horsepower and you have a CVT to D out that power the base model is the RX 350 oddly white gray and silver are the three base colors that cost you more dough and that's fine because Matador red Micah Nightfall Micah and Nori green are three excellent choices on the inside the center screen is 9.8 in Wireless Apple carplay and Android auto are standard and the Lexus digital key is available as an option this essentially turned your smartphone into a key however after 3 years the service turns into a subscription based item which is kind of lame the starting price for the 2023 Lexus RX 350 is $49,950 for front-wheel drive or 51,1 15 for all-wheel drive if you want the RX 350h which is the hybrid that one starts at $52,400 next we have the RX 350 premium these models add a Power Tilt and slide moonroof heated and ventilated front seats and a wireless charger as standard kit you also get a few more optional interior color and trim choices as well with the RX 350 premium it's 52,1 100 for front-wheel drive 53,723 for the RX 350h premium moving on we landed the RX 350 Premium Plus at this level the unique Copper Crest paint option is available for $595 on the inside you jump to the larger 14 in touchscreen display and the interior is fully leather trimmed also Lexus includes its thematic ambient illumination which lets you light up the cabin by way of 64 colors and 14 different themes also this is the first trim level where you can select the mark levenson 21 speaker sound system as an option it cranks forth with 1,800 watts and cost $1,160 which if you do your accounting in watts per dollar actually I don't know if that's a good deal or or not but it sounds like it right the starting price of the 2023 RX 350 Premium Plus is $ 53,9 for front-wheel drive or 55550325 f- sport handling model this unlocks Grecian water as an exterior color option at no extra cost you you also get sport-tuned adaptive damping suspension more aggressive interior and exterior styling and the gauge cluster is f- Sport specific as well this one is all-wheel drive only and starts at $58,500 continuing through the trim ladder welcome to the RX 350 luxury here we add semi anolin leather on the inside the wheels climb from 19s on up to 21in hoops and the head-up display is standard the 2024 Lexus RX 3 50 luxury starts at $59,800 for front-wheel drive $60,800 for all-wheel drive or $61,200 for the RX 350h luxury hybrid now we've arrived at the top of the 2024 RX mountain and you have a choice between two paths the sporty RX 500hf sport or the plug-in hybrid RX 450h plus if you remember I mentioned the power and performance bump for the 500h towards the beginning of this video it also gets the sportier f- sports styling more important however is that the all-wheel drive system employed here is the more engaging direct four setup that is more aggressive about vectoring torque additionally this one is fitted with Dynamic rear steering which makes both slow and high-speed maneuvering that much easier this one is expensive as it starts at $64,800 but it's not the most expensive now that the 450h is here depart this model gets all the upgrades from the luxury trim coupled with that plug-in powertrain and if you want that EV only range you're going to have to pay for it the RX 450h plus starts at an eyew watering $70,500 so all that said which one to buy the reality is that the premium plus seems like the trim with the most to offer right out of the gate especially since you get the larger screen I can easily argue that the 19-inch wheels will result in a better ride on a daily basis compared to the next trim up which gets 21s also you can upgrade to the excellent Mark levenson sound system on this trim if you so desire get the premium plus and keep this Lexus RX in the mid to lower $50,000 range get the turbo gas model because you also prefer the smoother 8-speed gearbox over the less than exciting CVT\n"