Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
2026 Lexus RX 450h+ (PHEV): Detailed review – 0-100 & POV test drive. The RX 450h+ is the largest plug-in hybrid Lexus currently offers, although it sits below the RX 450h+ F Sport Performance variant in terms of price and power. Two trim levels are available in Australia, including Luxury and Sports Luxury, with a roughly $20,000 difference in starting price. For more info and specs, check out our full review here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/2026/08/2026-lexus-rx-450h-sports-luxury-review-video/
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Specs
01:10 – Design
01:36 – Charging
02:32 – Interior
06:13 – Boot
07:31 – POV test drive
12:04 – Verdict
13:05 – Acceleration
14:01 – 0-100
14:59 – Vbox results
2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Sports Luxury specifications:
227kW (309PS), 2.5-litre petrol 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid
85km full electric range (NEDC)
CVT auto transmission with all-wheel drive
Claimed 0-100km/h: 6.5 seconds
Official average fuel consumption: 1.3L/100km
Kerb weight: 2200kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 103.18kW:1000kg
Boot space: 612L/1678L
Price: AU$123,650 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
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2026 Lexus RX 450h+ (PHEV): Detailed review – 0-100 & POV test drive. The RX 450h+ is the largest plug-in hybrid Lexus currently offers, although it sits below the RX 450h+ F Sport Performance variant in terms of price and power. Two trim levels are available in Australia, including Luxury and Sports Luxury, with a roughly $20,000 difference in starting price. For more info and specs, check out our full review here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/2026/08/2026-lexus-rx-450h-sports-luxury-review-video/
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Specs
01:10 – Design
01:36 – Charging
02:32 – Interior
06:13 – Boot
07:31 – POV test drive
12:04 – Verdict
13:05 – Acceleration
14:01 – 0-100
14:59 – Vbox results
2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Sports Luxury specifications:
227kW (309PS), 2.5-litre petrol 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid
85km full electric range (NEDC)
CVT auto transmission with all-wheel drive
Claimed 0-100km/h: 6.5 seconds
Official average fuel consumption: 1.3L/100km
Kerb weight: 2200kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 103.18kW:1000kg
Boot space: 612L/1678L
Price: AU$123,650 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
For all of our Vbox performance test results, see the full data table here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/performance-data/
For all of our latest car reviews: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/car-review/
And our latest car news: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/category/car-news/
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