Last updated August 4, 2026
The Lexus RX lineup starts with the gas-powered RX 350, while RX 350 Premium and Premium+ add more everyday comfort and cabin polish. RX 350 F SPORT models bring athletic styling, and F SPORT Handling adds sharper suspension and brakes. RX 350 Luxury favors richer materials, while RX 350L versions add a third row. The hybrid branch runs from the efficiency-focused RX 350h and earlier RX 450h to Luxury, F SPORT, and three-row RX 450hL versions. The RX 500h F SPORT Performance is the high-output hybrid. RX 450h+ Premium and Luxury are the plug-in hybrids, pairing gasoline backup with an EPA-estimated 38 miles of electric driving.
The Base Model trim level is the RX 350, the straightforward gas-powered RX built around a quiet ride, an upscale cabin, and easy everyday use.
Best for: Someone who wants the core RX experience without extra sport or luxury packages.
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The Mid-Level trim level includes RX 350 Premium and RX 350 Premium+, the comfort-focused gas models that add the luxury conveniences many RX shoppers expect.
Best for: Someone who wants more comfort and cabin polish without moving to the Luxury trim.
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Adds a moonroof, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, driver memory, and roof rails over the RX 350; Premium+ adds a 14-inch touchscreen and leather upholstery.
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The Sport Styling trim level covers RX 350 F SPORT, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, and F Sport Crafted Line models, all known for a more athletic look, with Handling versions adding meaningful road-performance hardware.
Best for: Someone who likes the RX’s comfort but wants bolder styling or sharper responses.
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Adds F SPORT exterior and cabin styling over the comfort-focused Mid-Level models; F SPORT Handling also adds adaptive suspension, stronger brakes, and more driver-focused tuning.
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The Luxury Features trim level covers the comfort-focused RX 350 Luxury plus the RX 350L and RX 350L Luxury, combining richer gas-model cabins with a three-row RX L branch.
Best for: Someone who prioritizes cabin materials, passenger comfort, or occasional third-row seating over sporty styling.
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Compared with Sport Styling, this level trades the athletic theme for richer materials and more passenger comfort; RX 350L models also add a power-folding third row.
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The Hybrid trim level spans RX 350h and its Premium, Premium+, Luxury, and F SPORT Design forms; RX 450h, F SPORT, F SPORT Handling, RX 450hL, and RX 450hL Luxury; plus the RX 500h F SPORT Performance.
Best for: Someone who wants hybrid efficiency, standard AWD, or the high-output performance of the RX 500h.
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This is a separate powertrain branch rather than a simple equipment upgrade, adding hybrid power and standard AWD in efficiency, Luxury, F SPORT, three-row, and performance-focused forms.
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The Plug-in Hybrid trim level includes RX 450h+ Premium and RX 450h+ Luxury, the electric-first RX models with gasoline backup for longer trips.
Best for: Someone who charges regularly and wants quiet electric commuting without relying on public charging for every long trip.
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Moves from a regular hybrid to a 304-hp plug-in hybrid with an EPA-estimated 38 miles of electric driving; the Luxury version adds richer materials and more rear-seat comfort.
1 in stock| Feature | Hybrid | Mid-Level | Base Model | Sport Styling | Plug-in Hybrid | Luxury Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | RX 350h, RX 350h F SPORT Design, RX 350h Luxury, RX 350h Premium, RX 350h Premium+, RX 450h, RX 450h F SPORT, RX 450h F SPORT Handling, RX 450hL, RX 450hL Luxury, RX 500h F SPORT Performance33 in stock | RX 350 Premium, RX 350 Premium+11 in stock | RX 350147 in stock | RX 350 F SPORT, RX 350 F SPORT Design, RX 350 F SPORT Handling, RX 350 F Sport Crafted Line14 in stock | RX 450h+ Luxury, RX 450h+ Premium1 in stock | RX 350 Luxury, RX 350L, RX 350L Luxury24 in stock |
| Powertrain character | Hybrid; four-cylinder or V6 by version | 2.4L turbo gas | Gas; recent 2.4L turbo | Gas; V6 or 2.4L turbo by year | 2.5L plug-in hybrid | Gas; V6 RX L or recent 2.4L turbo |
| Power output | 246 hp 350h; 308 hp 450h; 366 hp 500h | 275 hp | 275 hp in recent models | 275 hp recent; older V6 295 hp | 304 hp | 275 hp recent; RX 350L 290 hp |
| Recent-model city/highway MPG | 350h: 37 / 34; 500h: 27 / 28 mpg | 22 / 29 mpg | 22 / 29 mpg | 21–22 / 28–29 mpg | 37 / 34 mpg | 22 / 29 mpg |
| F SPORT role | Design, Handling, and 500h Performance versions | — | — | Design for looks; Handling for sharper responses | — | — |
| Cabin focus | Ranges from core comfort to Luxury and F SPORT | Front-seat comfort and convenience | Core comfort | Bolstered seats and sport details | Premium or comfort-focused Luxury | Richer materials and rear-seat comfort |
| Third-row branch | RX 450hL and RX 450hL Luxury | — | — | — | — | RX 350L and RX 350L Luxury |
| Plug-in electric range | Non-plug-in hybrid | Not a plug-in | Not a plug-in | Not a plug-in | EPA-estimated 38 miles | Not a plug-in |
On fifth-generation models, the RX 350 Premium keeps the base model’s gas engine but adds a moonroof, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, driver-seat memory, and aluminum roof rails. It is the comfort-and-convenience step above the standard RX 350.
On recent RX 350 models, Premium+ builds on Premium with a 14-inch touchscreen, leather upholstery, richer ambient lighting, and 21-inch wheels. Premium already has the moonroof, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and driver memory many shoppers want.
On fifth-generation models, the RX 350 Luxury focuses more on passenger comfort. It adds semi-aniline leather, upgraded front seats, a head-up display, Ultrasuede door trim, and heated and ventilated power rear seats. Premium+ emphasizes its large screen and upscale cabin without those rear-seat upgrades.
Since the 2023 redesign, the RX 350 uses a 275-hp turbo gas engine, while the RX 350h uses a 246-hp hybrid system with standard AWD. The RX 350h is aimed at lower fuel use and smooth everyday driving; the RX 350 is the straightforward gas model.
On recent models, the RX 350h Premium+ adds a 14-inch touchscreen, leather upholstery, ambient cabin lighting, and 21-inch wheels. The RX 350h Premium already includes a moonroof, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, driver memory, and roof rails.
On newer RX models, F SPORT Design is mainly an appearance trim with an aggressive front end, dark exterior details, and 21-inch wheels. RX 350 F SPORT Handling adds functional upgrades including adaptive suspension, stronger six-piston front brakes, AWD, sport seats, and a head-up display.
Not necessarily. Many RX 350 and RX 450h F SPORT versions use the same engine or hybrid system as their regular counterparts, with differences centered on styling, seats, and suspension tuning. The exception in the fifth-generation range is the 366-hp RX 500h F SPORT Performance.
The RX 500h F SPORT Performance is the fifth-generation lineup’s performance-focused hybrid. It combines 366 horsepower with AWD, adaptive suspension, dynamic rear steering, stronger chassis hardware, a 14-inch touchscreen, and heavily bolstered front sport seats.
The RX 450h+ is a plug-in hybrid that travels an EPA-estimated 38 miles on battery power before using gasoline, while the RX 350h is a conventional hybrid that does not need external charging. The newer 450h+ also has 304 horsepower, compared with 246 horsepower in the 350h.
In the newer plug-in lineup, RX 450h+ Luxury adds semi-aniline leather, heated and ventilated power rear seats, a head-up display, and a panoramic glass roof. RX 450h+ Premium keeps the same 304-hp plug-in AWD system and 38-mile electric range with a simpler equipment level.
The RX 350L is the longer, three-row gas RX sold from 2018 through 2022. It uses a 290-hp V6 and has a power-folding third row plus dedicated third-row climate controls. It suits households that need occasional extra seats while retaining the RX’s comfort-focused character.
Both are longer three-row RX models from the 2018–2022 era. The RX 350L uses a 290-hp gas V6, while the RX 450hL uses a 308-hp V6 hybrid system with standard AWD. The hybrid also has standard second-row captain’s chairs.
For a recent-model commuter, the RX 350h is the straightforward fit. Its conventional hybrid system does not need external charging, and standard AWD comes with it. The Premium trim adds a moonroof, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and driver memory for extra daily comfort.
On newer models, F SPORT Design is the style-first choice. It adds the F SPORT front end, dark exterior trim, and 21-inch gloss-black wheels while retaining the regular RX chassis tuning. It appears on both RX 350 gas and RX 350h hybrid versions.
In RX names, “h” identifies a hybrid, while “h+” identifies a plug-in hybrid. The “L” used from 2018 through 2022 marks the longer three-row body. RX 500h is also a hybrid, but it is the fifth-generation performance-focused version rather than the efficiency-first RX 350h.