Lexus RX

Years2000–present

Generations7

Total variants69

Body stylesSUV

PlatformToyota K platform · TNGA: GA-K

DesignerMakoto Oshima · Hiroshi Suzuki and Takumi Ichikawa · Masanari Sakae, Hiroyuki Tada, Shinno Kato and Tokiko Gamou · Gen Ikeda

AssemblyJapan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka · Canada: Cambridge, Ontario

SuccessorLexus TX

Also known asToyota Harrier (Japan, 1997–2013)

The Lexus RX is a SUV model, produced 2000–present, spanning 7 generations with 69 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the RX (2023-), RX Facelift 2019 (2019-2023), RX AL20 (2015-2019) and RX Facelift 2012 (2012-2015). The RX (2023-) generation is the most extensively documented, with 13 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers

How many generations does the Lexus RX have?

The Lexus RX has 7 generations with 69 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Lexus RX produced?

The Lexus RX has been produced 2000–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Lexus RX?

The Lexus RX is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

AL30Platform · 1 body variant

AL30SUV

RX (2023-)

2023–present·SUV

13 variants

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AL20 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant

AL20 LCISUV

RX Facelift 2019 (2019-2023)

2019–2023·SUV

9 variants

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AL20Platform · 1 body variant

AL20SUV

RX AL20 (2015-2019)

2015–2019·SUV

10 variants

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AL10 LCIPlatform · 1 body variant

AL10 LCISUV

RX Facelift 2012 (2012-2015)

2012–2015·SUV

10 variants

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AL10Platform · 1 body variant

AL10SUV

RX (2009-2012)

2009–2012·SUV

13 variants

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XU30Platform · 1 body variant

XU30SUV

RX XU30 (2003-2009)

2003–2009·SUV

12 variants

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XU10Platform · 1 body variant

XU10SUV

RX (2000-2003)

2000–2003·SUV

2 variants

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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

km per year 15,000years of ownership 5

€56,812Estimated total · €11,362 per year

Depreciation€37,962
Fuel / energy€10,500
Insurance€3,750
Maintenance€3,000
Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Lexus RX: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

Toyota Harrier
Japan
1997–2013

Across · SUV

How performance changed across generations

Generation	Power	0–100 km/h	Variants	Price	Score
RX (2000-2003)2000–2003	201 hp	9.2 s	2	€56k–€61k	★ 1.6
RX XU30 (2003-2009)2003–2009	230 hp	8 s	12	€59k–€82k	★ 2.4
RX (2009-2012)2009–2012	260 hp	7.9 s	13	€63k–€101k	★ 3.1
RX Facelift 2012 (2012-2015)2012–2015	249 hp	7.9 s	10	€62k–€89k	★ 3.1
RX AL20 (2015-2019)2015–2019	263 hp	7.8 s	10	€73k–€98k	★ 3.4
RX Facelift 2019 (2019-2023)2019–2023	263 hp	7.8 s	9	€81k–€106k	★ 3.2
RX (2023-)2023–present	194 hp	7 s	13	€84k–€143k	★ 2.4