Are the 2023 Lexus out yet?

The 2023 Lexus RX release date is sometime in late 2022. The Japanese automaker will unveil a fully refreshed version of this sleek SUV.

Expect wholesale changes to the RX, from its exterior looks and interior design to new engines and plenty of tech features.

The ‘23 RX will have a new, sharp exterior look, judging from sneak peeks so far. Expect a wide-mouthed grille, Lexus’s iconic L running lights, and a full-width tail light bar.

On the inside, the revamp continues with a top-notch, luxury feel, replete with ambient lighting, open-pore wood trim, black interior, aluminum pedals, and more. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard, but you’ll have to pay extra for options such as built-in navigation, a head-up display, or a premium Mark Levinson audio system.

The 2023 RX will feature a slew of new engines, including a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. The base RX350 will sport a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 275 horsepower. The RX350h is a hybrid that will feature a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine combined with electric motors producing 246 horsepower.

Details on the RX450h+**—the plug-in hybrid—have been scarce, but experts expect its engine and electric motors to pony up about **302 horsepower. The top trim of the new RX will be the RX500h F Sport Performance, which will feature a gas engine and electric motors that produce 367 horsepower while featuring all-wheel drive.

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Overview

Despite a complete overhaul for 2023, Lexus’s RX SUV retains its soft-riding road manners that seem tailor-made for its faithful buyers. A quartet of powertrains is on the menu including a new plug-in hybrid version. The RX’s new styling looks much sharper than the outgoing model’s and up front, there’s a new version of the brand’s wide-mouthed grille and Lexus’s recognizable L-shaped running lights. Interior accommodations are more deluxe this time around, and the cabin features a large infotainment touchscreen and the latest tech features. The outgoing model was offered in either two- or three-row configurations but the 2023 RX is strictly a two-row affair. A three-row variant may join the lineup later or Lexus may choose to launch a new, larger SUV above the RX with a standard seven-seat layout.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

What's New for 2023?

The RX rolls into its fifth generation with an all-new design and it's on track to hit U.S. showrooms by the end of 2022.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

RX350

$49,000 (est)

RX350 F Sport

$51,000 (est)

RX350h

$53,000 (est)

RX350h F Sport

$54,000 (est)

RX450h+

$57,000 (est)

RX500h F Sport Performance

$60,000 (est)

Until Lexus releases more information on pricing and features, we’ll hold off making a recommendation. But the RX will be offered with a broad range of powertrains as well as in regular and F Sport trims. The sportiest model will be the RX500h F Sport Performance trim, which gets a 367-hp hybrid powertrain with standard all-wheel drive.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The 2023 RX is offered with no less than four different powertrains, starting with the base RX350 model which is powered by a 275-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. That model comes with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive as standard, but all-wheel drive is an option. The hybrid RX350h pairs electric motors with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine to make 246 horsepower and comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive. On our first test drive, neither of these powertrains delivered notable performance and we estimate both will deliver slightly slower acceleration than their 2022 analogues. Stepping up to the RX500h F Sport Performance unlocks a punchier powertrain. It combines the turbocharged 2.4-liter and electric power to make 367 horsepower and utilizes Lexus’s Direct4 system to route that power to all four wheels. Lexus had an opportunity to recast the new RX as a performer with the RX500h model, but its chassis engineers regrettably chose not to dial in any additional cornering confidence. All models we've driven so far are just as softly-sprung and luxury-focused as the outgoing generation RX, which will please faithful buyers but won't attract any driving enthusiasts. A plug-in hybrid model—dubbed RX450h+—will join the lineup later, and although Lexus hasn’t released specs on that yet, we expect to see the same 302-hp powertrain that’s offered in the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Lexus NX450h+SUVs.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA hasn't weighed in yet, but according to Lexus, the most efficient RX model will be the RX350h which carries claimed ratings of 37 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The RX500h is said to be good for 28 mpg city and 27 mpg highway while the nonhybrid RX350 could be rated as high as 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. When we get a chance, we'll test the new RX on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route to determine its real-world fuel economy. For more information about the RX's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Although the outgoing model was offered in both two- and three-row configurations, the 2023 RX is offered exclusively as a two-row, five-seat SUV. A three-row model may debut later or the RX L could be replaced by an entirely different and larger SUV with a standard third row of seats. The 2023 RX’s interior design is more modern than the 2022 model, with textured fabric sections on the upper door panels, rich-looking ambient lighting, and open-pore wood trim on RX350 models. The RX500h F Sport Performance features more heavily bolstered front seats, black interior trim, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and aluminum pedals.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen is parked smack in the middle of the RX’s redesigned dashboard; a larger 14.0-inch screen is optional. Like the smaller NX SUV, the RX's infotainment display is angled slightly toward the driver and uses Lexus’s latest software interface. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard but features such as navigation, a head-up display, and a Mark Levinson stereo system are optional.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Lexus offers many standard driver-assistance features on its new cars and SUVs, and the 2023 RX is no different. The RX’s automated emergency braking system can detect pedestrians as well as motorcyclists and all models also come with adaptive cruise control with lane-centering. For more information about the RX’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Lexus’s limited warranty matches most of its rivals in this segment and its powertrain warranty surpasses many. Hybrid components get longer coverage; however, complimentary scheduled maintenance lasts only one year, whereas the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60 both offer lengthier terms.

• Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 6 years or 70,000 miles
• Hybrid components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for 1 year or 10,000 miles

Specifications

Specifications

2023 Lexus RX
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-engine and front- and rear-motor, front- or all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE
Base (C/D est): $49,000–$60,000

POWERTRAINS
DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 2.5-liter inline-4, 190 hp + 3 AC motors (combined output: 246 hp, 233 lb-ft); turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter inline-4, 275 hp, 317 lb-ft; turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter inline-4, 275 hp, 317 lb-ft + 2 AC motors (combined output: 366 hp, 406 lb-ft)

TRANSMISSIONS
6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic, continuously variable automatic

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Length: 192.5 in
Width: 75.6 in
Height: 67.3 in
Cargo Volume: 30 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 4150–4750 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 5.6–7.8 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.4–16.1 sec
Top Speed: 112–130 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 24–36/21–37/28–34 mpg

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