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2024 Lexus RX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2024 Lexus RX is the addition of the RX 450h+ Luxury, the first plug-in hybrid RX sold in the U.S. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with no redesign or major platform change.
About the 2024 Lexus RX
5th generation (2023-present), second model year; lineup expansion year with the first RX plug-in hybrid.
Lexus positions the RX as its core two-row luxury crossover: a quiet, comfortable, family-friendly SUV that blends easy daily driving with upscale cabin design and a broad menu of powertrains. The RX’s main appeal is not maximum sportiness or off-road ability, but smooth ride quality, strong safety tech, a polished cabin, and the ability to choose gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or performance hybrid power depending on what matters most to the owner.
The 2024 RX lineup spans the 275-hp turbo RX 350, the efficiency-focused RX 350h, the plug-in RX 450h+ Luxury, and the 366-hp RX 500h F SPORT Performance. Upper trims bring features such as a 14-inch touchscreen, semi-aniline leather, a panoramic glass roof, and heated and ventilated rear seats, while F SPORT models emphasize firmer handling and stronger brakes.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The RX 450h+ Luxury joins the lineup as the first RX plug-in hybrid in the U.S. It has a 304-hp plug-in hybrid system, standard AWD, and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric driving range.
Safety
Parking assistance with automatic braking becomes standard on the RX 350 and RX 350h instead of optional.
Technology and convenience
A heated steering wheel becomes standard on RX 350 Premium and RX 350h Premium. The panoramic glass roof becomes standard on RX 350 Luxury and RX 350h Luxury.
2024 Lexus RX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 37 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 37 mpg | 22 mpg | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | 21 mpg | 27 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 246 hp | 275 hp | 275 hp | 246 hp | 275 hp | 246 hp | 304 hp | 246 hp | 275 hp | 366 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 233 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 233 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 233 lb-ft | 233 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 Lexus RX?
The biggest change is the new RX 450h+ Luxury, which brings the first plug-in hybrid powertrain to the U.S. RX lineup. It expands the range to four distinct powertrain choices.
Is the 2024 Lexus RX a redesign?
No, the 2024 Lexus RX is not a redesign. It is the second model year of the fifth-generation RX introduced for 2023, and its basic body, platform, design, and safety suite carry over.
What does the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ add to the lineup?
The RX 450h+ adds a 304-hp plug-in hybrid system, standard AWD, and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric driving range. It comes in the Luxury trim with semi-aniline leather, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, and a panoramic glass roof.
Which features became standard on the 2024 Lexus RX?
Parking assistance with automatic braking became standard on the RX 350 and RX 350h. The Premium gas and hybrid trims gained a standard heated steering wheel, while the Luxury gas and hybrid trims gained a standard panoramic glass roof.
Is the 2024 Lexus RX substantially different from the 2023 model?
No, most 2024 RX models are not substantially different from their 2023 counterparts. The 2024 stands out mainly for the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and a few trim-specific equipment upgrades; the underlying design and core safety suite carry over.
2024 Lexus RX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Lexus RX.
4.3
2024 Lexus RX
(217 reviews)
“Do not buy it - the gear shift is difficult and slips into neutral if hit accidentally. The computer screen is difficult to read. The phone system is difficult, and it does not have weather radar. Complete operational change from our 2022. We are very dissatisfied. It is pretty and looks good on the road.”
“The Plug in Hybrid is a great balance, especially for retired people that normally drive minimal miles with an occasional long trip.”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2024 Lexus Rx
- pressroom.lexus.com — Electrifying An Icon The 2024 Lexus Rx 450H
- lexus.com — Models / 2024 / MY24 Lexus RX Brochure
- lexus.com — Models / 2023 / MY23 Lexus RX Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — The Evolution Of An Icon The All New 2023 Lexus Rx
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus Best Seller Returns For 2025 With A Black Line Special Edition