The Lexus RX has been a pioneer in premium electrification, becoming the first luxury SUV with a hybrid drivetrain when the RX 400h debuted in 2005.
Since then, it has remained the brand’s bestselling electrified model, with over 813,000 hybrid and plug-in hybrid units sold worldwide by the end of 2024.
In total, more than four million RXs have been sold globally since its introduction in 1998, solidifying its position as Lexus’ most popular model.
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A Trailblazer in Hybrid Innovation
The original RX 400h combined a 3.3-liter V6 engine with electric motors on both axles, producing 272bhp while achieving an impressive fuel consumption of just 7L/100km.
Over the years, Lexus has continuously refined its hybrid technology, and in its current fifth generation, the RX offers three electrified options:
- RX 350h – A classic hybrid, delivering a balance of comfort and efficiency.
- RX 450h+ – The model’s first-ever plug-in hybrid, offering up to 75 km of pure EV range.
- RX 500h – A performance hybrid, featuring a 2.4L turbocharged engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive.
Lexus’ Bestselling Hybrid Model
The RX has played a key role in Lexus‘ electrification journey, accounting for one in four electrified Lexus sales globally.
Of the 813,678 units sold, 784,934 were traditional hybrids, while 28,744 were plug-in hybrids, which only launched in 2023. Since then, electrified RX models have outsold their gasoline-powered counterparts worldwide.
In Poland, where hybrid versions have been available since 2005, they have dominated sales, making up 69% of all RX purchases. By 2024, a total of 9,577 hybrid and plug-in hybrid RXs had been sold in the country, reinforcing the model’s strong appeal among Polish drivers.
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