Is the Lexus RX 350 V6 or V8?
The RX 350 today is not powered by a V6 or a V8. In the current generation, it uses a turbocharged inline-4 engine, and there has never been a factory V8 option in the RX lineup. Older generations did use a V6.
Current engine configuration
The RX 350's current powertrain is a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-4. In the latest redesign (2023–present), it delivers about 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive.
Performance and drivetrain
This engine replaces the previous V6 in the RX 350 lineup, aligning with Lexus’ shift toward turbocharged four-cylinders for improved efficiency while maintaining strong on-road performance. Hybrid variants exist in the RX lineup, but they use different powertrains and are not the RX 350 standard configuration.
Below is a concise timeline of engine configurations across RX generations to illustrate the shift from V6 to turbo four.
- Current generation (2023–present): 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 producing about 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque; 8-speed automatic; available all-wheel drive.
- Previous generation (pre-2023): 3.5-liter V6 engine, with power typically in the high-200s to mid-300s horsepower range depending on year; 8-speed automatic; available rear- or all-wheel drive.
In summary, the RX 350's engine has shifted from a V6 in earlier generations to a turbocharged four-cylinder in the current generation, and there is no V8 option in the RX lineup today.
Summary
Final takeaway: The Lexus RX 350 is not a V6 or V8 in its latest form. It uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-4, reflecting Lexus’ move away from larger V6 engines in this model line. Older RX 350 models did use a V6, but no RX 350 model currently uses a V8.
