The 2026 Lexus RX range gets more affordable with the introduction of the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Luxury variant. This cheaper 5-seat luxury PHEV SUV sits below the RX 450h+ Sports Luxury variant.
Overall, the 2026 Lexus RX range gains more standard equipment, efficiency, and improved haptic steering wheel controls and climate control system. Also, the prices have increased only slightly across the new Lexus RX range.
The 2026 RX 450h+ Luxury variant is already available for sale from November 2025, while the Sports Luxury variant went on sale in April 2025.
2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury PHEV variant pricing
| Variant | Pricing (before on-roads) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury (NEW) | AU$105,350 |
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Sports Luxury | AU$123,650 |
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Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury variant powertrain
| Specification | 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L NA 4-cylinder petrol |
| Drive | AWD |
| Power | 227kW (combined); 136kW/227Nm (engine); 134kW/270Nm (front motor); 40kW/121Nm (rear motor) |
| Transmission | e-CVT |
| Acceleration | 0–100 km/h in ~6.5 seconds |
| Battery | 18.1kWh Li-ion |
| Electric range | 85km (NEDC) |
| Fuel consumption | 1.3L/100km (NEDC combined cycle) |
| Braked towing capacity | 1,500kg |
Both the 2026 Lexus RX450h+ PHEV variants use the same powertrain.
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Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury variant standard features
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2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury (Entry-level)
The 2026 Lexus RX450h+ Luxury variant includes:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
- NuLux Leather interior
- Single-colour ambient interior lighting
- 8-way power-adjustable front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 3-zone automatic climate control with nanoeX air purification
- 12-speaker Panasonic premium audio
- Colour head-up display
- 14-inch infotainment with “Hey Lexus” voice recognition
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (front and rear)
- Dynamic radar cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Road-sign assist
- Parking sensors and a reversing camera
- Power tailgate
The 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury variant is $18,300 (before on-roads) cheaper than the RX450h+ Sports Luxury, which was previously the only 2026 PHEV RX available. It results in the removal of several high-end features, such as:
- 21-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels
- 3-projector Bi-LED headlamps with Adaptive High-beam System (AHS)
- Cornering lamps
- Kick sensor for the power tailgate
- High-grade semi-aniline leather seats
- 10-way or 19-way power-adjustable seats with memory
- Heated or ventilated outboard rear seats
- Power-folding/reclining rear seat function
- Manual rear door sunshades
- Woodgrain-look instrument panel & steering wheel
- Customizable multi-colour interior illumination
- 21-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system
- Panoramic view monitor (360-degree camera)
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Intelligent (semi-autonomous) park assist system
Lexus warranty and servicing benefits
Lexus offers a standard 5-year, unlimited-kilometre bumper-to-bumper warranty. On the battery, car owners get up to 10 years (unlimited km) of warranty, provided they complete an annual hybrid health check at a Lexus dealership after the first five years.
Service benefits include the ‘Capped Price Servicing’ for the first five years or 75,000km with complimentary loan vehicles and a wash. Moreover, Lexus buyers can also purchase Lexus Encore Platinum Benefits (3-year membership), which provides premium lifestyle and mobility services.
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Overview of the Lexus RX range in Australia
The latest large luxury SUV Lexus RX range in Australia includes four main models, based on their powertrains: RX 350 (petrol), RX 350h (hybrid), RX 450h+ (plug-in hybrid), and RX 500h (performance hybrid). Lexus luxury SUVs are usually cheaper than many German luxury rivals.
On this, the Lexus Australia CEO, John Pappas, said, “Lexus offers customers the Luxury of Choice, and more are choosing to transition to Hybrid, and similarly more from Hybrid to Plug-In Hybrid as the benefits of battery-electric assisted performance are embraced.”
With the announcement of the 2026 RX 450h+ Luxury variant, Lexus is expanding its electrified lineup and focusing on efficiency-focused buyers. Lexus Australia says demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) is growing and claims 85% of RX sales and 80% of NX sales are now electrified (hybrid or plug-in hybrid) in 2025.
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