2027 Lexus RX Priced from $55,450 with Four Powertrain Choices

• The 2027 Lexus RX starts at $55,450 for the base RX 350 and tops out at $73,510 for the RX 450h+ Luxury plug-in hybrid.
• Four powertrains carry the lineup: a 275-horsepower turbo four, two hybrid options, and a 366-horsepower F SPORT Performance hybrid with a 6.2-second 0-60 time in plug-in form.
• The RX arrives at Lexus dealerships this fall with new optional red brake calipers on the F SPORT Handling and Performance grades.

Four Ways Into the Same Crossover

Lexus has priced the 2027 RX, and the spread between cheapest and priciest version runs more than $18,000. The base RX 350 Premium FWD opens at $55,450 including the $1,550 delivery fee, while the range-topping RX 450h+ Luxury AWD plug-in hybrid reaches $73,510. Between those two sit six grades and four distinct powertrains, giving buyers a genuine choice rather than a single formula with trim badges bolted on.

The RX 350’s turbocharged four-cylinder makes 275 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque through an eight-speed automatic, with all-wheel drive available for $1,600 over the front-drive price. The RX 350h hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter engine with a nickel-metal hydride battery for 246 combined horsepower, starting at $57,750.

The Plug-In Delivers a 38-Mile Electric Range

Above the standard hybrid sits the RX 450h+, a plug-in that swaps in a larger lithium-ion battery for an EPA-estimated 38 miles of electric-only range and a combined 85 MPGe rating. Lexus quotes a 6.2-second 0-60 time. Charging takes about two-and-a-half hours on a 240-volt outlet with the standard 6.6 kW onboard charger, and every RX 450h+ comes with a dual-voltage charging cable for both 120V and 240V outlets. Pricing starts at $66,880 and reaches $73,510 for the Luxury grade.

At the top of the range, the RX 500h F SPORT Performance combines a 2.4-liter turbo hybrid engine with a rear electric motor for a combined 366 horsepower and 406 lb.-ft. of torque, run through a six-speed automatic and Lexus’s DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive system. It starts at $68,950 and adds Dynamic Rear Steering, which turns the rear wheels up to four degrees to tighten low-speed maneuvers and stabilize higher-speed lane changes.

New for 2027: Red Calipers and Little Else

Lexus is treating 2027 as a light update year for the RX, now in its third generation on the GA-K platform. The main visual change is optional red front and rear brake calipers on the F SPORT Handling and Performance grades, calipers that Lexus notes weigh 2.4 pounds less than the units fitted to the LS and LC. Exterior color choices include Cloudburst Gray, Matador Red Mica, and a new Incognito shade reserved for F SPORT models.

Standard equipment across the lineup includes a 9.8-inch touchscreen (14-inch on higher grades), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which bundles pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, and road sign recognition. A 12.3-inch digital instrument display comes standard on every grade.

Where the RX Sits Against Rivals

At $55,450 to start, the RX undercuts the Genesis GV80 and BMW X5, both of which open above $60,000, while offering a plug-in hybrid option neither BMW nor Genesis match at this price point. The RX’s closest hybrid rival, the Acura MDX, tops out lower on power but starts several thousand dollars cheaper, leaving Lexus positioned on electric range and plug-in performance rather than on price.

Picking a Trim

For most buyers, the RX 350h at $57,750 is the trim worth cross-shopping first: it costs barely more than the gas-only RX 350 Premium AWD at $57,050 and swaps in a hybrid powertrain without asking for a plug. Buyers with a home charger and a short commute get the strongest case for the RX 450h+: 38 miles of electric range covers most daily driving on battery power alone, with the gas engine as backup for longer trips.

The RX 500h F SPORT Performance is a harder sell on value grounds: its $68,950 starting price sits close to the loaded RX 450h+ Luxury without the plug-in’s electric-only range. It makes more sense for buyers who prioritize the Dynamic Rear Steering system and the extra 120 horsepower over charging convenience. Lexus dealers begin taking orders this fall, with the full lineup expected on lots by winter.

Financing and Ownership Costs to Weigh

Federal tax credit eligibility for the RX 450h+ depends on where the vehicle is assembled and where its battery components come from, rules that change from year to year and that buyers should confirm with a dealer before signing paperwork rather than assume from past model years. Insurance quotes tend to run higher on the F SPORT Performance grade than on the base RX 350, reflecting both the higher purchase price and the more powerful hybrid system.

Lexus backs every RX with its standard four-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, extended to six years and 70,000 miles on hybrid components, including the battery pack on both the RX 350h and the plug-in RX 450h+. That coverage counts most for buyers considering the RX 450h+, where the battery represents the single most expensive component to replace outside of warranty.