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2026 Lexus RX Review
Luxury midsize Lexus crossover with clear 2026 EPA gas and hybrid ladder (RX 350 / 350h / 500h). Axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Lexus RX
RX is Lexus's volume luxury crossover for buyers who want brand quietness and a hybrid option without jumping to a three-row TX. Trade-offs versus German rivals: less "sport" messaging, stronger hybrid mpg story.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
- RX 350: 25 mpg combined (22/29)
- RX 350 AWD: 24 mpg combined (21/28)
- RX 350h AWD: 36 mpg combined (37/34)
- RX 500h AWD: 27 mpg combined (27/28)
Practical notes
350h is the efficiency flagship. 500h is the performance-hybrid compromise. Gas 350 is simpler but costs mpg. Cross-shop X3, GLC, Q5, and MDX.
Safety
Score pending on DriveRevu axes pending a full IIHS/NHTSA 2026 RX matrix citation in this pass (do not invent stars).
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Lexus RX — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026LexusRX.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Lexus — RX — https://www.lexus.com/models/RX (OEM; verify MY)