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The fifth-generation 2023 Lexus RX has arrived in Australia with a five-star ANCAP rating.
Following its five-star Euro NCAP assessment in 2022, Lexus's large SUV passed the stricter 2023 ANCAP testing without trouble. The rating applies to all RX variants, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
ANCAP praised the RX for its AEB system's ability to detect pedestrians and cyclists, earning it a record 89 per cent in the vulnerable road user criteria.
“The Lexus RX is another of our top performers – achieving high scores across all key areas of assessment resulting in a five-star ANCAP safety rating”, said ANCAP chief executive, Carla Hoorweg.
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UPDATE November 2022: Lexus RX pricing and features
Snapshot
- 2023 Lexus RX pricing and features
- Four-cylinder powertrains, new GA-K platform, more tech and safety features
- Priced from $87,500 before on-road costs
First published in November 2022, this story has been updated – and pulled forward – to reflect the local launch of the Lexus RX this month.
It debuts with a range of variants, including four-cylinder hybrid, turbocharged and turbocharged-hybrid powertrains – but no plug-in hybrid for now.
Priced from $87,500 plus on-road costs, the front-wheel drive RX350h Luxury is $15,000 dearer than the previous 2.0-litre turbo-petrol entry-level model – but around $2700 cheaper than the previous, cheapest hybrid.
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The sole non-electrified powertrain offered is the RX350, which features a 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine in place of the previous naturally-aspirated V6.
Topping the range is the new RX500 F Sport Performance, which sports Lexus's new turbocharged-hybrid powertrain, making it the most powerful Lexus hybrid available in Australia.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Lexus RX pricing
- 2023 Lexus RX features
- Options
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2023 Lexus RX pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| RX350h Luxury FWD | $87,500 |
| RX350h Luxury AWD | $92,000 |
| RX350 F Sport AWD | $99,900 |
| RX350 Sports Luxury AWD | $105,900 |
| RX350h Sports Luxury AWD | $111,900 |
| RX500h F Sport Performance AWD | $126,000 |
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2023 Lexus RX features
RX350h Luxury
| 19-inch alloy wheels | Rear privacy glass |
| 14-inch infotainment system | Roof rails |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto | Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with two-way lumbar support |
| 12-speaker Panasonic audio system | Heated front seats |
| Connected satellite navigation | Electrically-adjustable steering column |
| Lexus Connected Services | Three-zone climate control with air purification system |
| DAB+ digital radio | Paddle shifters |
| USB-C ports (x5) and one USB-A port | LED ambient lighting |
| LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lamps | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Front and rear fog lamps | Electric tailgate. |
| Heated side mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming function |
RX350 F Sport
| In addition to RX350h Luxury | |
|---|---|
| 21-inch alloy wheels (dark finish) | Smart key card |
| Adaptive suspension | Rear door sunshades |
| Matrix LED headlights | Colour-adjustable LED ambient lighting |
| Automatic high beam | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Wireless phone charger | Unique F Sport bumpers and grille |
| Head-up display | F Sport exterior badging |
| 21-speaker Mark Levinson audo system | Black roof rails and mirrors |
| 360-degree camera system | Aluminium pedals. |
| Hands-free power tailgate | |
RX350h and RX350 Sports Luxury
| In addition to RX350 F Sport | |
|---|---|
| 21-inch alloy wheels (new design) | Power-folding and reclining rear seats |
| 10-way power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support and memory function | Heated and ventilated front and rear seats |
| Heated steering wheel | Active noise cancellation. |
RX500h F Sport Performance
| In addition to RX350h and RX350 Sports Luxury | |
|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof | Piano black body cladding |
| Digital rear-view mirror | Black exterior trims |
| Automatic park assist | F Sport scuff plates |
| 21-inch matte black alloy wheels | Dynamic rear steering (up to four degrees) |
| Black front brake calipers | Active sound control. |
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Options
Enhancement Pack – $5100 (Luxury FWD), $5500 (Luxury AWD)
| Panoramic sunroof | Touch-sensitive steering wheel controls |
| Leather-accented upholstery | Head-up display |
| Ventilated front seats | ‘High-grade’ instrument cluster display |
| Automatic power-sliding seat | Smart key card |
| Driver’s seat memory function | Wireless phone charger. |
Enhancement Pack 1 – $3000 (F Sport, Sports Luxury)
| Panoramic sunroof. |
Enhancement Pack 2 – $1100 (F Sport), $900 (Sports Luxury)
| Digital rear-view mirror | Heated steering wheel (standard on Sports Luxury). |
| Automatic park assist |
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Colours
| Luxury and Sports Luxury | F Sport and F Sport Performance |
|---|---|
| Sonic quartz | Sonic chrome |
| Titanium | Sonic iridium |
| Sonic chrome | Graphite black |
| Sonic iridium | Sonic copper |
| Graphite black | White nova |
| Vermillion | Cobalt mica |
| Khaki metal | Deep blue (F Sport only). |
| Deep blue | |
| Sonic copper. |
Metallic paint incurs a $1750 premium.
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Despite sharing some of the same names as the outgoing model, the engine and drivetrain choices are all-new for the upcoming RX, starting with the entry-level RX350h.
It is powered by a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder hybrid engine producing 184kW, matched with front- or all-wheel drive and an eCVT automatic transmission.
Replacing the previous naturally-aspirated V6, the RX350 is powered by 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 205kW and 430Nm, sending power to all four wheels.
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It is matched with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic.
Rounding out the range is the RX500h, with its 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid system providing 273kW, thanks to a 'high-output' electric motor on its rear axle.
It has a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.2 seconds.
| 2023 Lexus RX claimed fuel economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.5-litre hybrid FWD (RX350h) | 5.0L/100km | 114g/km |
| 2.5-litre hybrid AWD (RX350h) | 5.4L/100km | 123g/km |
| 2.4-litre turbo-petrol AWD (RX350) | 8.7L/100km | 197g/km |
| 2.4-litre turbo-petrol hybrid AWD (RX500h) | 6.5L/100km | 148g/km |
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Safety
The 2023 Lexus RX received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022. This score has yet to be applied by ANCAP.
It received a score of 90 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 89 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 91 per cent for safety assist.
Eight airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and driver's knee and front-centre) are fitted across the range.
| 2023 Lexus RX active safety features | |
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction, reverse) | Blind-spot alert |
| Emergency steering assist | Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Lane-keep assist | Driver monitoring camera |
| Lane departure warning | Safe exit assist. |
| Low-speed acceleration suppression | |
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Dimensions
The all-new RX is wider, lower and lighter than before, with wider tracks at the front and rear (up by 15 millimetres and 45mm, respectively), matched with a 10mm height reduction over the outgoing model.
This has resulted in a 15mm drop in the SUV's centre of gravity, while 90 kilograms have also been shed.
Riding on a longer wheelbase of 2850mm (up by 60mm), the overall length of the RX is unchanged at 4890mm, while its width has grown by 25mm to now stand at 1920mm wide.
2023 Lexus RX boot space
With the distance between the front and rear hip points increased by 12mm, more interior space is also met with a 50mm boot space increase, for a 612-litre capacity. This extends to 1678 litres with the second-row folded flat.
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Lexus range, the RX is covered by the brand's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
In a Lexus Australia first, the RX includes five years of capped-price servicing – up from three years – with each service priced at $695.
This is equal to $3475 over the five-year period.
Availability
The 2023 Lexus RX will arrive in mid-February. The plug-in hybrid RX450h+ is confirmed for Australia, but local timing has yet to be locked in.
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