Dive into the price list: Lexus RX, that’s what the BMW X5 competitor costs

Last year Lexus presented a new generation of the RX. The new Lexus RX can now be ordered. We are presented with a bath in the price list.

Last year Lexus pulled the curtain on the new RX generation, the brand’s top SUV in our part of the world. After we were able to drive it, the car can now be ordered. So today we mainly look at the prices and the equipment and put it together as desired. In short, time to take a look at the price list!

Specifications Lexus RX

The previous Lexus RX was available as a five-seat version and as a slightly longer seven-seat version. The new Lexus RX is back in one version, the five-person variant. You can read why here. Furthermore, the new RX is mainly an evolution of the previous model, but there is one important innovation: the car is now also available as a plug-in hybrid. That’s the 450h+, where the plus stands for the plug-in hybrid technology.

The Lexus RX 450h+ has a system output of 227 kW (309 hp) and a torque of 227 Nm. The powertrain is based on a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. The 100 km/h is reached in just 6.5 seconds, the average consumption is 1.1 l/100 km (WLTP). Of course that’s based on how the plug-in hybrid is intended to be used. According to Lexus, if you don’t charge it properly, you should achieve a consumption of 7.1 l/100 km.

But if you don’t want to plug in, it’s better to go for the 350h and 500h. With an output of 184 kW (250 hp), the 350h is the entry-level model in the new RX series. With an average fuel consumption of 6.6 l/100 km, this is still a frugal model, while the 0-100 sprint of 7.9 seconds is unmissable. If you want top performance, go for the 500h. It has 273 kW (371 hp) and reaches 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds. With 8.9 l/100 km it is also the least fuel-efficient Lexus RX.

Prices Lexus RX

Since the plug-in hybrid has hardly any CO2 emissions on paper, it is by far the cheapest version of the new Lexus RX in this country. It is available from 84,995 euros. For the 350h with the same equipment you have lost 92,995 euros. When it comes to the top model, the 500h, you can save even more: Lexus wants at least 129,995 euros for this model. Then you also get the richer equipped F-Sport version.

Equipment Lexus RX

The standard equipment of the new Lexus RX is too extensive to mention here, so we’ll stick to a few highlights: 19-inch alloy wheels, power tailgate, leatherette upholstery, front heated seats and of course an extensive range of infotainment and safety systems. For caravan drivers: The RX is equipped as standard with a towing pack that allows a maximum trailer load of 2,000 kg. Regardless of the implementation. Such a trailer load is not a matter of course with a hybrid, certainly not with a plug-in.

For our configuration of the Lexus RX, we take the “base model” Comfort Line with plug-in hybrid drive as a starting point. Not just because it’s the cheapest option. The plug-in is also the cheapest to use and the Comfort Line actually offers all the comfort you could wish for. We then spend the remaining money on clothes and some accessories. Finally, the Comfort Line also looks a bit better with its more modest rim size. The 21 inch rims are very big.

exterior decoration

A choice made, then we come to the body colors. Surprisingly, dark green is the default color. Another color costs 1,395 euros extra. Then you can choose between white, black, three shades of gray and dark red. Very dark blue and a copper engraving are also possible, but cost an additional 1,995 euros. If you want a lighter shade of dark blue then you must have the F Sport. Although we’re usually interested in a tan, we think the gray Sonic Titanium looks best in this case. The selected version does not offer any other choice of rims.

Interior Lexus RX

The interior of the new Lexus RX is completely black as standard. Optionally, at no extra cost, the interior can be partially painted in Ammonite Sand, a type of very light beige. Then it is very bright again. At least in the configurator we are not convinced, we are sticking with black anyway.

Lots of options Lexus RX

You see it with more and more brands: the choice of equipment level determines what you have on board and what you don’t, there are no separate options for even more luxury. This is also the case with the new Lexus RX, where the list of options is limited to accessories. We want a protective strip for the luggage compartment lifting sill for 43 euros, as well as protection for the backrest of the rear seat bench for 116 euros and protection for the luggage compartment floor for 133 euros. A tire repair kit (including a compressor) can also be useful for 98 euros. We don’t need any additional decorative strips (280 to 625 euros) or a wind deflector at the top of the side windows (705 euros). We also leave the other practical accessories as they are.

Assemble yourself

The bottom line is that we have now put together a Lexus RX for 94,780 euros. It costs a bit, but then you have a pretty complete car. All prices, equipment and the configurator can be found at www.lexus.nl. If you really want to know everything about the new Lexus RX, take a look at Sjoerd’s Facts 297.