2026 Lexus RX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD, 366 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 101 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 47% of 175 SUVs (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | 366 hp | 406 lb-ft | 4,750 lb | 154 | 13.0 | 5.9 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $66,900 |
| RX 450h+ Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 304 hp | N/A | 4,750 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $65,230 |
| RX 450h+ Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 304 hp | N/A | 4,745 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 6.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $71,860 |
| 350 FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $51,225 |
| 350 Premium FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $53,400 |
| 350 F SPORT Design FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $55,730 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $61,945 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 7.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,825 |
| 350 Premium AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 7.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,000 |
| 350 F SPORT Design AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 7.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $57,330 |
| 350 F Sport Handling AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 7.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,000 |
| 350 Luxury AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,310 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 7.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,545 |
| RX 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 246 hp | 233 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.4 sTested | CVT | AWD | $53,525 |
| RX 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 246 hp | 233 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.4 sTested | CVT | AWD | $55,700 |
| RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 246 hp | 233 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.4 sTested | CVT | AWD | $58,030 |
| RX 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 246 hp | 233 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.4 sTested | CVT | AWD | $64,245 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $53,525 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $55,700 |
| Hybrid 350h F SPORT Design AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $58,030 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $64,245 |
| Hybrid 450h+ Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $65,230 |
| Hybrid 500h F Sport Performance AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $66,900 |
| Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $71,860 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 9 | 275 hp | 350 FWD | $51,225 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 246 hp | RX 350h AWD | $53,525 | +$2,300 | $1,067 | -$469 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 2 | 304 hp | RX 450h+ Premium AWD | $65,230 | +$11,705 | $1,067 | -$469 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | 1 | 366 hp | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | $66,900 | +$1,670 | $1,422 | -$114 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 6 of 16 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 9 | 350 FWD | $51,225 | 6.9 s |
| CVT | 6 | RX 350h AWD | $53,525 | 6.2 s |
| 6-speed automatic | 1 | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | $66,900 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 FWD: 275 hp, 25 mpg, $51,225. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
| Mazda CX-70 | PHEV SC AWD | 323 hp | 26 mpg | $44,250 | N/A |
| Mazda CX-90 | PHEV Preferred AWD | 323 hp | 26 mpg | $50,495 | 6.6 s |
| BMW X1 | M35i AWD | 312 hp | 27 mpg | $52,400 | 5.2 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 312 hp | 26 mpg | $53,900 | 5.2 s |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | 362 hp | 27 mpg | $56,090 | 5.5 s |
RX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Acura MDX: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Lexus RX.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus RX | 2026 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 366 hp | 355 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,750 lb | 4,776 lb |
| hp per ton | 154 | 149 |
| lb per hp | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| MSRP | $66,900 | $75,850 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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