2023 Lexus RX Priced to Undercut Key Rivals

Beneath the sheetmetal

The brand new RX is accessible in a large number of trim ranges with numerous four-cylinder powertrains, together with typical gas-power, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The bottom $48,550 RX 350, obtainable with front- or all-wheel drive (for an extra $1,600), makes use of a brand new turbocharged 275-horsepower four-cylinder with 317 lb-ft of torque. The standard hybrid RX 350h, a alternative for final yr’s 450h, begins at $50,150. It has an electrical motor coupled to a 2.5-liter four-cylinder for a complete of 246 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. Powertrain and pricing particulars for the plug-in hybrid RX 450h+ have but to be introduced. Lastly, the RX 500h F Sport Efficiency AWD (nonetheless a mouthful) pairs its turbocharged four-cylinder with an electrical motor for a grand whole of 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, or greater than most RX drivers will ever want.

The inside is, fortunately, utterly overhauled for 2023 and contains Lexus’ new touchscreen infotainment system, a big enchancment over the hard-to-use mouse setup the corporate was insistent on for therefore a few years. Plus, general design and supplies are much-improved. Base fashions get a 9.8-inch touchscreen, whereas a 14-incher is accessible. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are in each RX, as is Lexus’ suite of security options together with adaptive cruise management, clever high-beams, lane departure warning with steering help, and extra. Plus, niceties like a bumping 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system and a head-up show are additionally obtainable.

Edmunds says

On condition that the 2023 Lexus RX is a big enchancment over its predecessor with out an enormous enhance in value, it is seemingly to stay a giant vendor within the extremely aggressive midsize luxurious SUV phase.