The Lexus RX first came on the scene for the 1999 model year, and it ushered in the dawn of the luxury crossover SUV category, blending car-like handling with SUV-like utility. Currently in its fifth generation, the RX primarily competes in the near-luxury segment against the Acura MDX, the Infiniti QX60, the Lincoln Nautilus, the Volvo XC90, and the Genesis GV80, but you might also see it cross-shopped against the BMW X5, the Audi Q7, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE. In Canada, the 2026 Lexus RX 350 is offered in base Premium form or with six available packages: Luxury, F Sport 2, Ultra Luxury, F Sport 3, Executive, and F Sport Black Line.
2026 Lexus RX Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2026 Lexus RX
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2026 Lexus RX
The Lexus RX was all-new for 2023, and it has received only minor updates each year since its redesign. The 2026 RX 350 is no different and is essentially a carryover model. Wireless phone charging is now standard equipment, and the F Sport Black Line appearance package is new for this year.
Design
When it was redesigned in 2023, the Lexus RX ushered in a new grille design that better weaves the hood into the nose. It also introduced a new “spindle” body design with a low centre of gravity and athletic lines. The RX 350 comes standard with 19-inch wheels, and various 21-inch wheel designs are available. The F Sport Black Line package adds black exterior accents, 21-inch split-five-spoke wheels with a black finish, and orange brake calipers, while the interior gets black accents and grey stitching throughout.
Powertrain
The 2026 Lexus RX 350 is the only version of this midsize SUV that is not electrified. It’s powered by a 275-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This powertrain is paired with a short-ratio eight-speed automatic transmission. In Canada, all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard. When equipped with a trailer brake, the RX 350 can tow up to 1,585 kilograms (3,500 pounds), but without the brake it can only tow 450 kilograms (1,000 pounds). Fuel economy estimates land at 11.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 8.4 on the highway, and 9.9 combined.
Interior
The interior of the 2026 Lexus RX has a driver-focused cockpit design, placing all gauges and controls within easy reach and sight of the driver. The RX 350 is a five-passenger vehicle with several thoughtful cargo spaces. There is a front cubby ahead of the gearshift, and the large central console box can be opened from both the driver and passenger side. There is 838 litres of cargo space behind the rear seats and a total of 1,308 litres with all seats folded flat. Power folding 40/20/40 rear seats are available. A power tilt-and-slide moonroof is available on the base model, and all other packages include a panoramic glass roof.
Technology
The 2026 Lexus RX is packed with so much technology: if you want it, you can probably get it on this vehicle. Standard features include a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 9.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, six USB ports, a 12-speaker Lexus premium sound system, single-colour ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Available tech features include a head-up display, 14-inch infotainment screen, 360-degree camera views, thematic multi-colour ambient lighting, a 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system, the ability to use your phone as a key, and a power liftgate with kick activation.
The RX 350 also offers various available connected technologies, including Safety Connect with a five-year trial, Service Connect with a five-year trial, Remote Connect with a three-year trial, and Drive Connect (including the cloud navigation and digital assistant) with a three-year trial.
Safety
One of the big competitive advantages of the 2026 Lexus RX is its standard safety equipment. The RX 350 comes with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which includes automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, left-turn oncoming vehicle detection and braking, full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, lane departure alert with steer assist, traffic sign recognition, and proactive driving assist. Parking sensors, safe exit assist, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert are also standard. Available safety features include the 360-degree camera views, advanced park assist, and low-speed hands-free highway Traffic Jam Assist.
Though 2026 crash-test ratings aren’t out at the time of this writing, it’s worth noting the 2025 RX received an overall five-star safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but it missed a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) due to a poor rating in the updated moderate overlap front-crash test.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2026 Lexus RX is available now. At the time of this writing, Lexus has priced the base RX 350 Premium at $64,281 in Canada. The Luxury package adds $7,414 to this price, while the F Sport 2 package adds $9,914, the Ultra Luxury adds $10,919, the F Sport 3 and Executive packages each add $15,419, and the F Sport Black Line adds $18,279. These prices include Lexus Canada’s $2,205 destination charge and other fees. The Lexus RX is assembled in Canada at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s facility in Cambridge, Ontario.
