New LEXUS Gets New Powerful Hybrid Drivetrain


The new electrified Lexus RX lineup starts with the RX 350h hybrid and progresses up to the RX 500h F Sport on the top shelf

RX 500h F Sport Performance is the most powerful hybrid SUV thusfar in Australia.

The drivetrains, technology, and styling, have all been given a thorough once-over.

Lexus Australia Chief Executive John Pappas said the launch of the all-new RX is exciting given the model’s popularity and significance in this market.

“RX is synonymous with Lexus in Australia. It has helped forge the Lexus brand here, pioneering the luxury SUV concept and winning customers with its refined luxury and thoughtful design.

“The all-new RX builds on the model’s long-standing qualities but now encapsulates it in a thoroughly modern and more sporting package that still delivers high on comfort and elegance.”

The range starts at $87,500 RX 350h Luxury hybrid up to $126,000 for the RX 500h F Sport Performance. The latter has a 273kW 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol parallel hybrid, a Lexus first. The six-speed automatic transmission send power to the DIRECT4 all-wheel drive (AWD) system.

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ABOVE: 2023 LEXUS RX Range

RX 350h has 184kW in either two-wheel drive (2WD) or AWD for an extra $4,500.

On between is the RX 350 F Sport with 205kW / 430Nm turbocharged petrol engine with electronically controlled AWD, and costs $99,9001 plus on-road costs.

Interiors come with extra techonolgy, so our road tests and review will bring more detail.

 

ModelPrice1
RX 350h Luxury 2WD$87,500
RX 350h Luxury 2WD + Enhancement Pack$92,600
RX 350h Luxury AWD$92,000
RX 350h Luxury AWD + Enhancement Pack$97,500
RX 350 F Sport AWD$99,900
RX 350 F Sport AWD + Enhancement Pack 1$102,900
RX 350 F Sport AWD + Enhancement Pack 2$104,000
RX 350 Sports Luxury AWD$105,900
RX 350 Sports Luxury AWD + Enhancement Pack 1$108,900
RX 350 Sports Luxury AWD + Enhancement Pack 2$109,800
RX 350h Sports Luxury AWD$111,900
RX 350h Sports Luxury AWD + Enhancement Pack 1$114,900
RX 350h Sports Luxury AWD + Enhancement Pack 2$115,800
RX 500h F Sport Performance AWD$126,000

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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