2024 Lexus RX

Which 2024 Lexus RX Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Lexus RX that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Lexus RX 350 (2.4T 8-Speed Automatic)

• Base Price: $48,600
• MPG Combined: 25
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.4-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 275 
• Torque: 317 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 7.6 sec
• Weight: 4,155 lbs
• Length: 192.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,494 lbs

Offered seemingly forever with a naturally aspirated V6 engine, the RX 350 has moved on to the world of turbocharging for this generation, sharing its 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder with the smaller NX 350. It gets the job done, but neither the acceleration nor the fuel economy is particularly good.

2. 2024 Lexus RX 350 AWD (2.4T 8-Speed Automatic)

• Base Price: $50,200
• MPG Combined: 24
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.4-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 275 
• Torque: 317 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 7.2 sec
• Weight: 4,310 lbs
• Length: 192.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,494 lbs

Adding all-wheel drive to the RX 350 doesn't boost the weight too much and only costs you a single mpg — and $1,600.

3. 2024 Lexus RX 350h AWD (2.5 Hybrid CVT)

• Base Price: $50,750
• MPG Combined: 36
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: CVT
• Horsepower: 246 
• Torque: 233 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 7.4 sec
• Weight: 4,455 lbs
• Length: 192.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,494 lbs

Sharing its hybrid powertrain with the smaller NX 350h, the RX 350h offers most of its lesser sibling's efficiency and acceleration while increasing interior space considerably.

4. 2024 Lexus RX 500h AWD (2.4T Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic)

• Base Price: $62,750
• MPG Combined: 27
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.4-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 366 
• Torque: 406 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.9 sec
• Weight: 4,750 lbs
• Length: 192.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,494 lbs

Just in case the hybrid-powered RX 350h doesn't have enough juice for your taste, Lexus also offers the RX 500h, which comes only in "F SPORT" trim to drive home the performance theme. Adding more than 100 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque thanks to a completely different engine (2.4T) and transmission (6-speed auto), the RX 500h is very much its own entity. The fuel economy takes a dive, though, falling short of 30 mpg on the highway, so you'll have to decide how much that matters.

5. 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ AWD (2.5 Plug-In Hybrid CVT)

• Base Price: $69,230
• MPG Combined: 35
• EV Range: 37 mi
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: CVT
• Horsepower: 304 
• Torque: N/A
• 0-60: 6.2 sec
• Weight: 4,800 lbs
• Length: 192.5 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,494 lbs

The plug-in-hybrid RX 450h+ is yet another RX model that shares its powertrain with the smaller NX crossover, which in turn borrows this specific PHEV powertrain from the Toyota RAV4 Prime. How's that for a family reunion? Fortunately, this powertrain delivers impressive electric range, fuel economy and acceleration wherever it's found.