Our Opinion - 2025 Lexus RX Review Lexus’s RX has been a reliable small luxury SUV for five people for five generations, with a smooth ride, high build quality, and comfortable seats. The base model of the 2025 Lexus RX350 has a four-cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It can also be bought as a gas-only or hybrid car, which we’ll talk about separately. Yes, that’s fine if you’d rather drive in peace. But if you want something sportier and more expensive, you could look at cars like the Maserati Grecale or Porsche Macan. The RX has more comfort features than any other car, but the 2025 Genesis GV70 is more stylish and up-to-date. There is, however, a new version of this SUV that Lexus fans will enjoy. What's New? There are now seven trim levels for the RX for 2025. Three of them start with F Sport: Handling, Performance, and Design. There are three grades of the RX F Sport Performance. The seats in those grades are made of a brand’s synthetic material, while the seats in the RX F are made of leather. Along with those features, the F Sport Performance comes with a panoramic glass roof and a bigger touchscreen. The Performance and Design models have front brakes with two pistons each. The F Sport Handling model, on the other hand, has six more powerful pistons. Pros and Cons Pros The inside is very high-end and modern. Comfortable ride. Several options for fuel-efficient powertrains. Cons Other businesses offer more space. F Sport models overemphasize their sportiness. Some models demonstrate lackluster steering. Engine, Transmission, and Performance All-wheel drive is an option for the 2025 RX350, but front-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 275 horsepower are standard. When Lexus redesigned the RX two years ago, they could have changed how it drives, but instead, they decided not to make it more confident around corners. Fans of driving may find the new RX350 less appealing, while loyal customers will appreciate it for being just as softly sprung and focused on comfort as the previous generation of the RX. Safety The RX is one of many new Lexus cars and SUVs that come with a lot of features that help the driver. The RX’s automated emergency braking system (AEB) can tell the difference between motorcycles and people walking. All models have adaptive cruise control that can center the car in its lane. Some important safety features are: Normal automated emergency braking can tell when a cyclist or a pedestrian is in the way. Normal lane departure alert with help staying in your lane. Normal adaptive cruise control that can center the car in its lane. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The RX is only available as a two-row, five-seat SUV, making room for the three-row TX, which came out last year. The RX’s interior is more modern than the last generation’s. It has open-pore wood trim, rich ambient lighting, and textured fabric sections on the upper door panels. There is a lot of space behind the second-row seats for groceries or multiple suitcases when traveling by car. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA said that the front-wheel drive RX350 models got 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. With all-wheel drive, the RX350 gets 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. As soon as we can, we’ll put the RX350 through our 75-mph highway fuel economy test and add the results to this story. Infotainment and Connectivity A 9.8-inch touchscreen for entertainment leads the RX’s redesigned dashboard, but a bigger 14.0-inch screen is also available as an option. The RX’s infotainment screen is slightly angled toward the driver and uses Lexus’ most recent software interface, similar to that of the smaller NX SUV. Built-in are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, but you can choose to add navigation, a head-up display, or a Mark Levinson stereo system. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The turbo four did not offer any noteworthy performance during our first test drive. We think it will take the RX350 with front-wheel drive 7.0 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph and 6.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, even though all-wheel drive should make it go faster. Price and How to Choose We think most people who buy an RX350 will be happy with the Premium Plus trim. This middle-range model comes with extras like a bigger 14.0-inch infotainment screen, leather seats, and a head-up display option.
