For 2026, the Lexus RX has received more standard equipment, tweaked controls, and a new entry-level plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, with negligible price increases across the board.
The new RX450h+ Luxury is priced at $105,350 before on-road costs, or $18,300 less than the Sports Luxury – previously the only plug-in hybrid RX offered here.
It’s $8150 more than the RX350h Luxury AWD, though it includes additional standard equipment including adaptive suspension, leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, and ventilated front seats.
Lexus Australia has also confirmed RX vehicles produced from September 2025 feature “improved operation” of the haptic steering wheel controls and climate control system.
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Hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants feature a Vehicle Approach Notice, Lexus lingo for an acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) that emits a noise at low speeds to warn pedestrians.
A wireless phone charger is now standard across the range. It was previously standard on all grades bar the Luxury, where it was part of the Enhancement Pack 1.
All variants have received a minor price increase, topping out at $265 for the base front-wheel drive RX350h Luxury.
“These updates, together with the addition of the RX450h+ Luxury grade, demonstrate the Lexus commitment to delivering refined innovation and expanding the luxury of choice for customers,” said a Lexus Australia spokesperson.
RX450h+ Sports Luxury
Opting for the RX450h+ Luxury instead of the pricier RX450h+ Sports Luxury means you miss out on the following:
21-inch alloy wheels3-projector bi-LED headlightsCornering lights21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system19-way power front seats with memory, 4-way power lumbarHeated and ventilated outboard rear seatsMulti-colour ambient lightingHeated steering wheel with woodgrain trimWoodgrain inlaysDigital rear-view mirrorSemi-aniline leather-accented upholsteryManual rear sunshadesSurround-view cameraIntelligent Parking Assist
You do still, however, get the following on the RX450h+ Luxury:
19-inch alloy wheelsAdaptive suspensionSingle-projector bi-LED headlights with automatic high-beamPanoramic sunroofRain-sensing wipers14-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoDAB digital radio12.3-inch digital instrument clusterHead-up display12-speaker Panasonic sound system5 x USB-C outlets8-way power-adjustable front seats with 2-way lumbarHeated and ventilated front seatsLeather upholsteryWireless phone chargerPower-adjustable steering columnSingle-colour ambient lightingAdaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)Blind-spot monitoringLane-keep assistLane Tracing Assist (lane centring)Rear cross-traffic alertSafe exit assistFront and rear parking sensorsReversing camera
Both RX450h+ crossover SUVs mate a 136kW/227Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 134kW/270Nm front and 40kW/121Nm rear electric motors, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and a lithium-ion battery.
Total system output is 227kW, while Lexus quotes the same fuel consumption and electric range figures for both variants – 1.3L/100km and 85km on the NEDC cycle.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs2026 Lexus RX350h Luxury FWD$93,550 (+$265)2026 Lexus RX350h Luxury AWD$97,200 (+$250)2026 Lexus RX350 F Sport AWD$101,100 (+$150)2026 Lexus RX450h+ Luxury AWD$105,350 (NEW)2026 Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury AWD$107,100 (+$150)2026 Lexus RX350h Sports Luxury AWD$117,000 (+$150)2026 Lexus RX450h+ Sports Luxury AWD$123,650 (+$150)2026 Lexus RX500h F Sport Performance AWD$131,100 (+$150)
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