Lexus RX

The Lexus RX is a SUV produced from 1998. It has a six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2,500–3,500 cc, a length of 4,747 mm and five seats. Top speed is 193 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 33 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol version, 150 g/km for the hybrid petrol version and 151 g/km for the petrol version (all WLTP). In Norway, 431 were registered new between 2019 and 2024, with a peak of 140 in 2019.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1998 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 145 kW (195 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 33 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 150 g/km, petrol 151 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,144 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 2,500–3,500 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Top speed | 193 km/h |
| Length | 4,746 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,673 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Lexus RX registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (4,577 cars), engine power from 24 countries, kerb weight from 25 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Lexus RX registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
431 Lexus RX cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2024, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 136 kW (182 hp) | 2,185 kg | 2023–2024 | 96 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 193 kW (259 hp) | 2,183 kg | 2019–2022 | 326 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (9 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Lexus RX cars registered for the first time across 26 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,511 |
| United Kingdom | 1,449 |
| Germany | 684 |
| Spain | 347 |
| France | 255 |
| Hungary | 250 |
| Czechia | 249 |
| Sweden | 214 |
| Italy | 179 |
| Romania | 156 |
| Slovakia | 144 |
| Lithuania | 103 |
| Belgium | 74 |
| Netherlands | 73 |
| Latvia | 69 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 95% of Lexus RXs pass their MOT test first time, based on 13,404 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Lexus RX in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Lexus RX?
- The Lexus RX has a rated top speed of 193 km/h.
- How much power does the Lexus RX have?
- The Lexus RX produces 145 kW (195 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Lexus RX?
- The Lexus RX is 4,746 mm long, 1,851 mm wide and 1,673 mm tall.
- How much does the Lexus RX weigh?
- The Lexus RX has a kerb weight of about 2,144 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Lexus RX?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Lexus RX registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 33 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 150 g/km, petrol 151 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Lexus RX have?
- The Lexus RX has 5 seats.