The 2019 Lexus RX is a midsize luxury SUV that competes with the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Cadillac XT5, and BMW X5. The Lexus RX seats five passengers comfortably, with plenty of room for cargo. It offers seating for up to seven passengers in a 3-row version, the RXL.
For 2019 the Lexus RX came with two different engine options. You get a 3.5-liter V6 that made as much as 295 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque in the RX 350 trim. In the 450h trim, you’ll find a hybrid powertrain pairing the same gasoline engine to an electric motor putting out a combined 308 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque.
The long-bodied version of the RX offers seating for up to seven people in the RX 350L or up to six in the RX 450hL. For 2019, the RX gets a Lexus’s Enform Remote (which enables smartwatch and Amazon Alexa integration) as standard equipment, but the Intuitive Parking Assist is no longer a stand-alone option.
Here’s what you need to know about the trim levels for the 2019 Lexus RX.
2019 Lexus RX 350 (Original starting price: $43,820)
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The 2019 Lexus RX 350 started at $43,820.
The base trims of the 2019 Lexus RX 350 and RX 350L come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. The 350L gets less power, only putting out 290 hp vs. the RX 350’s 295 hp. Front-wheel drive is standard on the RX 350; all-wheel drive is available.
The RX 350 comes well-equipped, befitting a luxury crossover SUV. You get LED headlights, a power tailgate, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 10 airbags, a power-adjustable steering wheel, a faux-leather interior, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, a HomeLink garage-door opener, 18-inch wheels, and Lexus Safety System+, which includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, auto high beams, and lane-departure alert. Standard infotainment offerings include an 8-inch command screen, 9-speaker audio with USB, Bluetooth, Micro SD card slot and auxiliary input, and Siri Eyes Free for Apple iPhones.
Sadly, however, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are unavailable. You do get the Lexus Enform Safety Connect, complimentary for 10 years, includes an SOS button, roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, and stolen-vehicle notification. Lexus Enform Remote, complimentary for one year (then a subscription after that), lets the RX owner remotely lock or unlock the doors, start the engine, adjust climate controls and even check the fuel level via a smartwatch or an Amazon Alexa-enabled device at home.
The RX 350L makes room for power-folding and reclining 50/50-split third-row seats, a second-row armrest storage compartment with two USB ports, leather interior trim, 3-zone climate control, Lexus Memory System power-folding/auto-dimming outside mirrors, and aluminum roof rails.
You can opt for individual upgrades like premium Triple-Beam LED headlamps with washers, dynamic auto-leveling, LED turn signals, cornering lamps and taillamps, adaptive front lighting System, heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated and ventilated front and heated second-row outboard seats, second-row captain’s chairs, power-folding, 60/40-split, heated second-row outboard seats with heated and ventilated front seats, a power moonroof and aluminum roof rails, panorama glass roof and aluminum roof rails, and a touch-free power rear door. You can opt for one of two different safety packages: A blind-spot monitor package with Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, power-folding outside mirrors, or a blind-spot monitor with Intuitive Parking Assist and rear cross-traffic alert, power-folding exterior mirrors, and Panoramic View Monitor. A head-up display is another available option.
In addition to all this, there are a few available packages on the RX. These include the Premium package with leather and wood interior trim, a rear armrest storage compartment, power-folding/auto-dimming outside mirrors, a power tilt-and-slide moonroof, and the Lexus Memory System for the driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, and steering wheel. A Luxury package includes everything from the Premium package plus a heated wood-and-leather-trimmed steering wheel, a power cushion extender for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats, semi-aniline leather interior trim, wood and aluminum trim, manual rear side-door sunshades, LED ambient interior illumination, LED-illuminated door sills, and 20-inch alloy wheels in a machined finish.
The Navigation package includes a navigation system with a 12.3-inch high-resolution split-screen multimedia display, Lexus Enform Destination Assist, Remote Touch Lexus Enform Remote app, Amazon Alexa compatibility, a 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System, and dual-zone climate control with a smog-sensing automatic recirculation mode. You can upgrade this package to include the Mark Levinson 15-speaker premium surround-sound system.
A Cold Weather package offers a windshield wiper de-icer and auto-leveling headlamps with headlamp washers. You can also opt for a Towing package.
Another available upgrade is the F Sport package. This package includes the Premium package plus special exterior bits, heated and ventilated F SPORT front seats with enhanced bolsters, a perforated leather-trimmed F SPORT steering wheel and shift knob, paddle shifters, scored aluminum interior trim, aluminum pedals, aluminum door-sill scuff plates, a black headliner, LED ambient interior illumination, a cold-air intake with sound generator, sport-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension with Sport S+ mode, and sport-tuned Electronic Power Steering Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, with 20-inch alloy wheels.
In addition to these packages, options on the 3-row RX 350L include a Premium package adding a power moonroof.
Who is this trim level for? This is an excellent trim for those who want an affordable Lexus RX with lots of tech and safety.
2019 Lexus RX 350 includes:
Three-row setup – If you need to carry more than five passengers, the 3-row RX 350L carries up to seven people.
All–wheel drive option – You can add all-wheel drive on any RX model, enhancing performance in all conditions, especially in foul weather.
2019 Lexus RX 450h (Original starting price: $46,245)
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The 2019 Lexus RX 450h started at $46,245.
The Lexus RX 450h gets the hybrid gasoline/electric powertrain putting out a combined 308 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. It comes with all the standard features of the RX 350 but with a hybrid powertrain and standard all-wheel drive.
The packages and individual options remain the same (as mentioned above) for the RX 450h, and you can get it in a 3-row 450hL version. The hybrid 450hL comes with second-row captain’s seats instead of a split-folding bench, bringing the seating capacity to six.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Lexus RX 450h is for those who want a more efficient luxury SUV.
2019 Lexus RX 450h includes:
All-wheel drive — Standard on all hybrid RX models.
Improved gas mileage — The hybrid gets better gas mileage than the internal-combustion-engine version.
Seating for six — Second-row captain’s chairs and a 2-person third row add to a family-friendly luxury SUV.
