Premium AWD
What the Premium adds over the Standard (+$14,005)
| Spec | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4133 lbs | 4729 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4067 lbs | 4729 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Engine displacement | 2393 cc | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | D-4S |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 304 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L In-line 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.8 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.1 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5465 lbs | 5995 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $52,775 | $66,780 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.3 | 3.64/10.78 |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 21 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 21-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Gloss Black Metallic finish, Appearance Package (AP): Black exterior appearance parts, 21-in 5-spoke wheels with black finish, black interior trim, orange brake calipers, gray interior switches, carpet floor/cargo mat, key gloves, illuminated door sills, and side puddle lamps, Dual Voltage Charging Cable (120V and 240V), Heated second-row outboard seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 46.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 29.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Lexus Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 67.3 in |
| Overall length | 192.5 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 304 hp |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (combined) | 35 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $66,780 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.64/10.78 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4729 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4729 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5995 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety4 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic View Monitor
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- Advanced Parkoptional
- Panoramic View Monitoroptional
Infotainment11 std · 4 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 30-day/3GB trial
- 12-speaker Lexus premium sound
- 12.3-inch multi-information display
- 9.8-inch touchscreen display
- Remote Connect 3-year trial
- Safety Connect with up to 10-year trial
- Service Connect with up to 10-year trial
- Six USB ports
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Wireless phone charger
- 14-inch touchscreen displayoptional
- Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist 3-year trialoptional
- Head-Up Displayoptional
- Mark Levinson 21-speaker premium surround soundoptional
Convenience2 std · 3 opt
- Lexus Memory System
- Power back door
- Cold Area Package: heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, windshield wiper de-iceroptional
- Digital Key (requires Remote Connect subscription, 3-year trial included) & SmartAccess Card Keyoptional
- Power back door with kick sensoroptional
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- Driver/front passenger heated seats
- Driver/front passenger ventilated seats
- Heated second-row outboard seats
- Power rear seats
- Seating for 5
Interior8 std · 1 opt
- Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Ambient illumination
- Leather-trimmed interior
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel
- NuLuxe-trimmed interior
- Power tilt-and telescoping steering wheel
- Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior
- Thematic Ambient Illumination
- Digital Rearview Mirroroptional
Exterior10 std · 2 opt
- 21-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Gloss Black Metallic finish
- 21-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Matte Black finish
- Appearance Package (AP): Black exterior appearance parts, 21-in 5-spoke wheels with black finish, black interior trim, orange brake calipers, gray interior switches, carpet floor/cargo mat, key gloves, illuminated door sills, and side puddle lamps
- Color-keyed over fenders
- LED foglamps
- Moonroof
- Panorama glass roof
- Roof rails
- Triple-Beam LED headlamps
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- 21-in 20-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic finishoptional
- 21-in Split-10-spoke alloy accessory wheels with Gray Metallic finishoptional
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
- Dual Voltage Charging Cable (120V and 240V)
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Variable Suspension
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Tonneau Cover
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 RX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2026 RX very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
How to compare cover →Common questions about the Premium
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Lexus RX Premium?
The manufacturer lists $66,780 for the 2026 Lexus RX Premium. That is $14,005 above the Standard, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Lexus RX Premium add over the Standard?
Against the Standard, 4 features become standard that the Standard does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.