Hybrid demand in the U.S. is quietly climbing again, especially as enthusiasm for full EVs cools down. With tax perks fading, automakers are shifting attention back to gas-electric options that feel more practical for everyday drivers.
In the luxury space, one name has a major head start: Lexus. Thanks to decades of Toyota tech under the hood, its hybrids may not win drag races, but they’re champions of efficiency and peace-of-mind reliability.
The RX 350h proves you can have plush comfort and long-term dependability without paying supercar prices. It holds value incredibly well, earns stellar reliability ratings, and generally keeps ownership drama to an absolute minimum.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from the Lexus website and other authoritative sources, including CarEdge, Edmunds, the EPA, iSeeCars, J.D. Power, and TopSpeed.
The Lexus RX Hybrid Keeps Things Low-Stress and Low-Maintenance
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Owning an RX is not cheap, but it is very reasonable for a luxury hybrid. Edmunds estimates about $63K over five years and 60K miles, with depreciation and regular maintenance taking up most of the bill and repairs staying surprisingly low.
CarEdge lands in a similar spot with around $58K for the same ownership period, including insurance, fuel, financing, and maintenance. It fits the premium category without being outrageous.
The RX 350h shines in ratings as well. J.D. Power gives it an 85 out of 100 overall, and iSeeCars supports that with strong scores for reliability, resale value, and safety.
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The publication estimates the RX 350h can keep rolling for about 14.7 years or nearly 171,000 miles before any real mechanical headaches show up, with a solid chance of hitting 200,000 miles. iSeeCars also notes it holds its value well, dropping about $22,409 or 43.8 percent after five years, which is noticeably better than most competitors in its class.
Great MPG and Range Make It Even More Tempting
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The RX 350h is not the most fuel-efficient hybrid on the market, but the EPA still rates it at 37 MPG city, 34 highway, and 36 combined, with up to 619 miles per tank. Expect around $1,700 in fuel costs each year, which works out to about $2.81 for every 25 miles you drive.
The RX 500h leans more into performance, so it returns 27 MPG across the board and a max range of 465 miles per fill-up. Fuel costs climb to around $2,250 a year, or $3.75 per 25 miles, adding roughly $2,750 in extra gas spending over five years compared to the average car.
Both hybrids use a 17.2-gallon tank that runs about $70 to fill, depending on local prices.
Pick the Drivetrain That Works for You
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The RX 350h Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with three electric motors to produce 246 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque. Power goes to all four wheels through a direct-drive eCVT, hitting 60 MPH in 7.4 seconds and topping out at 124 MPH.
The RX 500h F-Sport Performance turns up the heat with a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine and an electric motor, delivering 366 horsepower and 406 pound-feet through a six-speed automatic. It sprints to 60 MPH in 5.9 seconds and reaches a 130 MPH top speed.
Both models can tow up to 3,500 pounds, making them practical and sporty.
Get Rolling From $52,025
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The base RX 350h starts at $52,025, not including delivery fees, and already comes loaded with comfort and style. Inside, you’ll find ambient lighting, multi-zone climate control, NuLuxe leather, heated eight-way power front seats, and Black Cascade trim.
Tech is just as impressive, with a 12.3-inch digital display, 9.8-inch central infotainment screen, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 12-speaker Lexus premium audio system.
On the outside, the RX 350h comes with bi-LED headlights, LED taillights, heated door mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse, an auto-dimming driver’s mirror, 19-inch Dark Gray Metallic wheels, and a power tailgate.
Stepping up to the Premium trim bumps the starting price to $54,200 before delivery and adds perks like a heated wood-and-leather steering wheel, ventilated front seats, memory settings for the driver’s seat, black open-pore wood and Ash Bamboo interior accents, a power sunroof, and a wireless smartphone charger.
Loads of Packages Let You Make It Your Own
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If you want to level up your RX Hybrid, there are three main packages to choose from. The $1,670 Convenience Package adds a panoramic view monitor, traffic jam assist, and advanced parking features.
The Technology Package varies in price—$350 on the base, $1,375 on the Premium+, and $475 on other trims. It brings a wireless charger to the base model, a smartphone-powered digital key for all trims, a 10-inch head-up display for the Premium+, and a digital rearview mirror across the board.
Finally, the Kick Sensor With Tow Package costs $870 and adds a power rear door with a kick sensor plus a tow hitch receiver.
Luxury and Premium+ Deliver Top-Tier Features
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The Premium+ trim starts at $57,690 and adds extra touches like thematic ambient lighting, a smog-sensing climate control recirculator, perforated leather seats, 20-inch alloy wheels, a larger 14-inch touchscreen, and the option for a panoramic sunroof.
At the top of the line, the Luxury trim runs $62,745 and comes standard with the panoramic sunroof, premium metallic 20-inch wheels, triple-beam LED headlights with cornering lamps, and a head-up display.
The $56,530 F-Sport Design mirrors the Premium trim but adds sporty interior and exterior accents for a more performance-focused look.
The 500h F Sport Packs Serious Performance
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The 500h F-Sport Performance tops the lineup at $65,400, combining all the Luxury features with F-Sport exterior accents. It also adds a noticeable power boost and upgraded suspension for a sportier drive.
Lexus applies a flat $1,450 delivery fee across all RX Hybrid trims.
