2023 Lexus RX Priced to Undercut Key Rivals

Underneath the sheetmetal

The 2023 RX is accessible in quite a few trim amounts with 4-cylinder powertrains of gas-powered, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. The foundation $48,550 RX 350, out there with entrance- or all-wheel push (for an additional $1,600), makes use of a new turbocharged 275-horsepower 4-cylinder gasoline-run motor with 317 lb-ft of torque. The regular hybrid RX 350h, a substitute for previous year’s 450h, has an electrical motor coupled to a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder for a full of 246 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. It starts off at $50,150. Pricing and powertrain aspects for the plug-in hybrid RX 450h+ have nonetheless to be declared, while we hope it will pack more electrical power than the 350h. Eventually, the hybrid RX 500h F Sport Functionality AWD (nevertheless a mouthful) pairs its turbocharged four-cylinder with an electrical motor for a grand total of 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, or much more than most RX motorists will at any time have to have.

The RX’s interior is, fortunately, wholly overhauled for 2023 and involves Lexus’ new touchscreen infotainment method, a massive enhancement above the hard-to-use mouse set up the enterprise was insistent on for so quite a few several years. Furthermore, total structure and supplies are considerably-enhanced. Foundation products get a 9.8-inch touchscreen, whilst a 14-incher is obtainable. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Vehicle are in every RX, as is Lexus’ suite of security characteristics together with adaptive cruise management, smart high beams, lane departure warning with steering assistance, and extra. Plus, niceties like a bumping 21-speaker Mark Levinson seem program and a head-up show are also out there.

Edmunds suggests

Supplied that the 2023 Lexus RX is a enormous enhancement around its predecessor with no a large increase in selling price, it’s probable to stay a large seller in the extremely aggressive midsize luxurious SUV phase.