Lexus NX450H+ vs Lexus RX500H

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Lexus NX450H+
Lexus NX450H+

$84,500 - $96,000

2025 price

Lexus RX500H
Lexus RX500H

$97,995 - $127,490

2023 price

Summary

2025 Lexus NX450H+
2023 Lexus RX500H
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Turbo 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
1.3L/100km (combined)

6.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
  • Not as flashy inside as rivals
  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone

  • Front passengers enjoy most luxe features
  • Not as efficient as I'd like for a hybrid
  • Door handle system takes getting used to
2025 Lexus NX450H+ Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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2023 Lexus RX500H Summary

The Lexus RX500h F Sport Performance is the flagship model for the RX line-up.

It’s a deceptively large SUV and it has some serious heavy-hitting luxury rivals; like the BMW X5 xDrive45e and the Mercedes-Benz GLE450. The new RX has been revamped, restyled and retooled, so how does it compete?

Read on to see what’s new and what my little family of three thought of it!

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