What are the updates for the Lexus RX 2024?
The 2024 Lexus RX emphasizes safety and technology upgrades while preserving the redesigned chassis and hybrid lineup that debuted in 2023.
Powertrains and performance
Here’s where the 2024 RX keeps its core choices and where tweaks might influence daily drive and efficiency.
Key engine and drivetrain options
For 2024, Lexus continues offering the RX with its turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the RX 350 and maintains the hybrid lineup for efficiency and smoother power delivery. The RX 500h variant remains the sportier hybrid option, delivering enhanced performance through additional electric-motor support. All hybrid versions employ Lexus Hybrid Drive with multiple electric motors and available all-wheel drive.
- RX 350: Turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission provides brisk acceleration for daily driving.
- RX 350h and RX 450h: Hybrid configurations that blend gasoline and electric propulsion for improved efficiency and refined low-end response.
- RX 500h: Performance-oriented hybrid with extra electric-motor assistance and the F SPORT/Performance tuning heritage for quicker response and sharper handling.
These powertrain options remain the core of the RX lineup, with refinements aimed at smoother transitions between gas and electric power and more confident highway performance.
Technology and safety upgrades
Safety and connectivity are at the forefront of the 2024 update cycle, with more capable assist systems and enhanced in-cabin tech.
Safety and driver assistance
Across the RX lineup, Lexus standardizes a more advanced driver-assistance suite that builds on previous generations. Expect enhanced features designed to support highway cruising, lane management, and pedestrian awareness, all working together for a calmer driving experience.
- Standard Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 across all trims, with improved recognition and response to various road scenarios.
- Updated adaptive cruise control with better lane-centering assistance and intersection-aware features.
- Enhanced pedestrian detection and routine safety aids to help in urban and highway settings.
The upgrades are intended to boost driver confidence and provide more robust protections during routine commutes and longer trips.
Infotainment and connectivity
Inside the cabin, Lexus has refined the interface and connectivity to keep pace with modern expectations, prioritizing easier access to apps, navigation, and vehicle settings.
- Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for easier smartphone integration.
- Updated Lexus Interface with a more intuitive layout and faster responses.
- Improved navigation features and online services to support real-time information.
- Enhanced charging options and multiple USB ports to support devices on the go.
These tech updates aim to reduce clutter and make everyday usability more straightforward, whether commuting or vacationing.
Design and cabin updates
While not a full redesign, the 2024 RX includes styling refinements and cabin tweaks to refresh the experience without a major overhaul.
Exterior styling and materials
Expect subtle updates to front and rear styling cues, along with a refreshed wheel lineup and available color options that give the RX a refreshed presence without altering its fundamental design language.
- Minor grille, headlight, and taillight updates for a contemporary look.
- New wheel designs and color options to broaden personalization choices.
- Interior material upgrades and colorway choices to lift cabin ambience.
Overall, the visual refresh prioritizes a polished, modern appearance while preserving the RX’s recognizable silhouette.
Interior comfort and refinement
Inside the cabin, materials, seating comfort, and sound insulation receive attention to create a quieter, more premium environment for occupants.
- Higher-grade upholstery options and improved trim materials across trims.
- Enhanced seating comfort with improved adjustment ranges and support.
- Acoustic improvements to reduce road and wind noise on longer drives.
The interior tweaks are designed to elevate everyday usability and long-distance comfort without imposing a radical change in layout or controls.
Availability, trims, and pricing notes
For buyers and current owners, the 2024 refresh translates into how features are packaged and which trims carry which tech and safety options.
Trim structure and feature packaging
While the core trim lineup remains familiar (base and hybrid variants with sport-oriented options), 2024 brings added standard features on more trims and revised optional packages to tailor safety and tech to buyer preferences.
- Standard features on base and mid trims include enhanced safety tech and more connected infotainment options.
- Hybrid variants retain their place in the lineup, with potential package updates that bundle convenience and safety tech.
- Higher trims continue to offer sport-oriented tuning and the RX 500h variant with advanced performance features.
Dealers and markets may differ in package availability and pricing, so prospective buyers should check local specifications for the exact equipment per trim.
Summary
The 2024 Lexus RX builds on the successful redesign by sharpening safety and tech capabilities, expanding connectivity, and refining the cabin and exterior details. The core powertrains—the turbocharged RX 350, the hybrid RX 350h/450h, and the performance-focused RX 500h—remain central to the lineup, while enhancements aim to deliver a more capable and connected luxury-SUV experience for daily driving and longer journeys alike.
