2023 Lexus RX: Which One to Buy?

The 2023 Lexus RX is the original luxury crossover, but made new as it enters its 5th generation! There are a handful of trims and a choice between gas-only or hybrid powertrains. Which one should you buy? Let's take a closer look and figure it out.

00:00 2023 Lexus RX
00:24 Gas-only or Hybrid?
01:24 RX 350 base
02:11 RX 350 Premium
02:39 RX 350 Premium+
03:59 RX 350 Luxury
04:24 RX 350 F Sport
05:04 RX 500h F Sport Performance
06:12 Buy the Premium+

 

[TheDoltonboy]

Funny, most journalists suggest the 350h. The 0-60 is nearly identical and a significant mpg boost plus it reduces the noise from the rough sounding 4 turbo 4

[tonyantonuccio]

Lexus builds the RX by allocation. That is, you can't order one just the way you want it. They make them, you buy them. Try to find a Premium + with 19" wheels? Good luck. Yes, the 350h Premium + is the sweet spot. You'll pay about $60K for the privilege. Is it worth it? If you enjoy a true luxury car, with above average power, and excellent MPG, you bet it is.

[Aikynbreusov]

I think I rather buy the recent previous nothing beat an old fashion V6 with excellent reliability record....

[cristinearias]

Yes, but other than price, what separates them?

[joelgarcia]

What why do we have to get the 500 or plug in if we wanted a hybrid? 350h too noisy for you? Sure. But going 500 kills the fuel economy benefit. The plug in fuel economy tanks if you drive on longer trips.

[fbp]

99% of premium plus models come with 21" wheels. And hardly any premium plus models have the upgraded sound system. I agree that would be the sweet spot, but unfortunately you're stuck with what Lexus produces.

[donaldbanner]

Buy the year before with the VP non turbo....End of Story!

[Aikynbreusov]

The brand new Mazda CX-90 is a great alternative to this brand new RX350.... the Mazda CX-90 is v6 with a turbo....

[adyk]

Too expensive. Pricing isn’t right for this car.

[naveenthemachine]

Here’s the short answer:

NONE 😆. There’s no recommendable RX. If you’d like I can explain why

[thomasbednar]

Base engine is a new 2.4L inline 4cyl, not 2.5