The RX Gets a Slight Price Hike
The Lexus RX is basically carrying the brand in the US market. Through June 2026, it held onto its crown as Lexus’ best-seller, moving 59,904 units – nearly doubling the NX at 30,763 and leaving the TX at 28,112 in the dust.
For 2027, Lexus continues what works for the RX, but it is nudging prices up a bit. Every trim that sticks around gets a $500 bump, whether you’re eyeing the gas, hybrid, plug-in, or the sporty hybrid version. The silver lining? Lexus left the $1,550 destination and handling fee untouched, so the extra cash is all in the sticker price.
But here’s where things get interesting: Lexus has axed the base RX 350 FWD (which started at $52,775) and the base RX 350 AWD ($54,375). Now, the RX 350 Premium is your new entry ticket, starting at $55,450 for front-wheel drive and $57,050 if you want all-wheel drive.
The hybrids aren’t spared either. The entry-level RX 350h AWD is gone, so now the RX 350h Premium AWD is the cheapest hybrid you can get, at $57,750. So even though each trim only went up by $500, dropping the base models means it’s now more expensive just to get your foot in the RX door.
| Model | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
| RX 350 FWD | $52,775 | Discontinued | – |
| RX 350 AWD | $54,375 | Discontinued | – |
| RX 350 Premium FWD | $54,950 | $55,450 | +$500 |
| RX 350 Premium AWD | $56,550 | $57,050 | +$500 |
| RX 350 Premium+ FWD | $58,440 | $58,940 | +$500 |
| RX 350 Premium+ AWD | $60,040 | $60,540 | +$500 |
| RX 350 Luxury FWD | $63,495 | $63,995 | +$500 |
| RX 350 Luxury AWD | $65,095 | $65,595 | +$500 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Design FWD | $57,280 | $57,780 | +$500 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Design AWD | $58,880 | $59,380 | +$500 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD | $61,550 | $62,050 | +$500 |
| RX 350h AWD | $55,075 | Discontinued | – |
| RX 350h Premium AWD | $57,250 | $57,750 | +$500 |
| RX 350h Premium+ AWD | $60,740 | $61,240 | +$500 |
| RX 350h Luxury AWD | $65,795 | $66,295 | +$500 |
| RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD | $59,580 | $60,080 | +$500 |
| RX 450h+ Premium AWD | $66,380 | $66,880 | +$500 |
| RX 450h+ Luxury AWD | $73,010 | $73,510 | +$500 |
| RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | $68,450 | $68,950 | +$500 |
What’s New for the 2027 Lexus RX?
If you were hoping for a fresh face or some flashy new tech, the 2027 RX is sticking to what it knows best. The only real update is the optional red brake calipers – front and rear – on the RX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD and RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD. It’s a tiny visual flex that spices up the sporty models, but don’t expect any extra performance.
Otherwise, it’s business as usual. That means buyers still get the same four powertrain choices: the 275-horsepower turbocharged RX 350, the RX 350h hybrid, the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid with an estimated 38 miles of electric driving range, and the 366-horsepower RX 500h F SPORT Performance hybrid.
Inside, you still get Lexus Interface infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a standard 12.3-inch digital cluster, and a 14-inch touchscreen if you spring for the higher trims. Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 – with its updated Curve Speed Management feature – is still standard everywhere, so don’t expect any big tech or safety upgrades for 2027.
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Arriving This Fall
The 2027 RX still rides on the same GA-K platform, with no tweaks to its size, suspension, or overall setup. You can still pick from Premium, Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, and F SPORT Performance trims, depending on which powertrain you’re after.
Lexus says the 2027 RX will start showing up at US dealerships later this fall. For a model that’s still crushing it in the sales charts, this update is more of a gentle update than a full-on makeover. You’ll pay a bit more, but you’re still getting the same luxury SUV that’s kept the RX on top in America.
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Jacob Oliva
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