As models are refreshed across fleets nationwide, Lexus sticks to their guns and continues to do what they do best, ensuring the RX is a fan-favorite.

Our weeklong tester was wrapped in Incognito – “army grey,” as I like to call it – and really showed out nicely. Its $56K base price was a solid base for the upscale luxury vehicle brand, fitting in this category with the competition for pricing.

Nowadays, the large array of SUVs available for consumers can be a lot to digest. Manufacturers now have a compact, a mid-size, an EV and a large SUV in their fleets trying to earn consumers’ business regardless of market.

For Lexus, their technology, safety and reliability easily top the charts nationwide as resale values continue to hold firm for the overall brand.

As Luxury SUVs are easily the category of choice for Grasso’s Garage, in order to top the charts, brands must have good pricing, great comfort, easy-to-use technology and reliability topping the list of demands. This mix of needs and must-haves is not the easiest to accomplish, but when you find something that hits home, you tend to keep it forever.

Our 2026 Lexus RX350h F-Sport checks all boxes and earns high marks in Grasso’s Garage every time we review it. Lexus always hits the 3 Ss for SUV consumers – sportiness, style and storage – and the RX350 is no different. Our F-Sport tester was outstanding in both appearance and technology while safety features galore pack the 5-seater SUV with effortless driving capabilities.

The technology and infotainment system was similar to other Lexus and Toyota models and simple to navigate. Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.

Standard features came with a 2.5 L 4-cylinder hybrid engine with 246 combined horsepower. Paired with a CVT transmission, we didn’t notice the engine noise we historically get from a CVT.

Lexus and parent company Toyota Motor Co. have done a great job with the RX in its now 28th year of maintaining top marks in the Lexus fleet. Although it’s early in the year and there are a lot of vehicles slated to be reviewed, I would be sure to say that the 2026 Lexus RX350h will definitely be in the top five running for Luxury SUV of the Year.

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2026 Lexus RX350h F Sport Design AWD

MSRP: $56,350

MPG: 37 city / 34 highway / 36.2 as tested

As Tested: $61,229

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