After seven long years, the RX has finally been redesigned—but how does the new RX350 drive?
Finally, the RX moves to a new platform for 2023. That presented Lexus an opportunity to cut weight, improve vehicle dynamics, add new tech, and offer a dizzying array of models. Previously offered as an RX350 and RX450h in two- and three-row variants only, the 2023 model now boasts a standard RX350 model in addition to the RX350h hybrid, RX450h+ plug-in hybrid, and RX500h performance-focused hybrid.
Out on the open road, the RX350's four-cylinder stays mostly in the background, which is exactly where it belongs. Lexus smartly mutes the engine because even in F Sport guise, the RX is a luxury-first SUV. Well, it might also be because the engine doesn't sing quite like the turbo I-4 in the smaller Acura RDX. For the RX350, we didn't detect any significant turbo lag, nor did the experience at idle raise any eyebrows.
That said, we'd suggest an upgrade from the standard and Premium models in order to enlarge the infotainment from 9.8 inches to the 14.0-inch touchscreen, which is available on the 2023 RX Premium+, Luxury, and F Sport Handling trims. It's simply a better daily experience. Keep in mind that these two screens do double duty, with on-screen nav and audio info as well as HVAC controls. Suddenly, those 9.
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