Exploring the Lexus RX Luxury and Performance

Among luxury midsize sedans, the Lexus RX reigns supreme. This impressive SUV has been one of the best options offered for generations.

How can the RX be better than ever? Lexus chose to add a new PHEV model to make it much better and more enticing. This SUV is a top choice when it comes to resale value, reliability, and finish, which makes it an excellent choice in its class. The RX hits all the right notes when it comes to the balance between comfort and performance, which gives drivers a little of everything they want to enjoy.

What do the 2024 Lexus RX trims offer?

RX 350

The RX 350 is the base model, and it’s powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that delivers 275 horsepower to the front wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. Standard features for this base model include:

• Lexus Safety System 3.0+
  • Adaptive cruise control with curve speed management
  • Forward collision avoidance
  • Pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle detection
  • Intersection assistance
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Rear cross-traffic detection
  • Lane-departure warning with steering assist
  • Lane-keeping assist
  • Lane-tracing assist
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Traffic sign recognition
• Intuitive Park Assist with Auto Braking
• Bi-LED headlights
• LED fog lights
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Powe liftgate
• Heated side mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
• Electronic door handles
• Safe Exit Assist
• NuLuxe simulated leather upholstery
• 8-way power, heated front seats
• 40/20/40 split-folding and reclining rear seat
• Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Push-button starting
• Ambient interior lighting
• Multi-zone automatic climate control
• 7-inch digital instrument cluster
• 9.8-inch color infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Voice control
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• Lexus Drive Connect apps
• 12-speaker premium audio system

The RX 350 can be upgraded with AWD, a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Cold Area Package, a Technology Package, and a power moonroof.

RX 350h

The Lexus RX 350h is the hybrid version of the base RX 350. This trim has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors to deliver 246 horsepower. At this trim, you’ll have a standard AWD and a CVT to give you better fuel mileage. In addition to the powertrain changes, this model has an instrument cluster made for hybrid models and an EV model that’s been added to the Drive Modes.

RX 350 Premium

If you stick with the gas-powered model, the Premium version gives you:

• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated wood and leather steering wheel
• Driver’s side memory settings
• Power tilt/slide moonroof
• Wireless charging pad

This model also has several options for you to enjoy. These include:

• Motion-activated power liftgate
• 360-degree Panoramic View monitor
• Digital rearview camera mirror
• Traffic Jam Assist
• 14-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 3-year trial of Drive Connect
• Tow Package

RX 350h Premium

The Lexus RX 350h Premium mirrors the regular Premium trim but adds the hybrid powertrain. This model has one option, which is a 120-volt AC inverter.

RX 350 Premium+

Turning back to the gas-only models, we move up to the Premium+, trim which gives you:

• Customizable ambient interior lighting
• Advanced climate control system
• Perforated leather upholstery
• 14-inch touchscreen

This trim has a good list of options, which includes:

• Lexus Digital Key
• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Digital rearview mirror
• 10-inch color head-up display
• Convenience Package gains Advanced Park self-paring assistant
• Mark Levinson 1,800-watt/21-speaker premium audio system

The RX 350h Premium+ has these same upgrades but uses the hybrid powertrain.

RX 350 Luxury

The Luxury trim of the 2024 Lexus RX 350 gives you:

• Semi-aniline leather upholstery
• 10-way power front seats with 4-way power lumbar support
• Heated and ventilated power-folding rear seats
• Ultrasuede interior door trim
• Panoramic glass roof with rails
• 21-inch alloy wheels
• 10-inch color head-up display

This trim can be upgraded with a set of triple-beam LED headlights with washers and cornering lights.

The RX 350h Luxury can be upgraded with Advanced Park with Remote Park, which isn’t offered for the gas-only model.

RX 450h+ Luxury

The Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury is the newest model in the lineup. This plug-in hybrid model uses the same setup as the regular hybrid rims but has a PHEV setup that provides up to 35 miles of electric driving.

Above the RX 350h Luxury trim, this model adds a radiant knee heater, 5-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels, and a 120-volt outlet.

Are there any performance models?

Above the 450h+ Luxury trim, the Lexus RX reaches the F Sport Handling model and the F Sport Performance trim. These two performance versions add more power and impressive driving features to make it more fun to get behind the wheel of this Lexus SUV.