Luxury midsize SUVs are arguably some of the most challenging vehicles to build, as they must provide high standards of both utility and luxury. Lexus is one of the few automotive brands to get it right consistently. A great example of a successful midsize luxury SUV is the 2025 Lexus RX. It comes with a wide variety of features, as well as multiple trims and optional packages that allow you to configure yours based on your specific needs and desires.
Introduction to the 2025 Lexus RX Family
The Lexus RX is a luxury SUV that made its debut under this name in 1998. As the first-ever luxury crossover SUV, it revolutionized a market that was dominated at that time by sedans and utility-oriented SUVs. It was an instant hit with the public, and it stayed that way for over a quarter of a century and counting. The current Lexus RX is part of the model’s fifth generation, which was introduced in 2023.
Lexus RX Trim Levels Explained
The first choice you’ll make when deciding which 2025 Lexus RX model is right for you is choosing the powertrain configuration. Your four choices are the standard gas-powered RX 350, the hybrid RX 350h, the plug-in hybrid RX 450h+, and the high-performance hybrid RX 500h. They all have the same standard features and four primary trim levels, with the RX 350 having an additional F Sport Handling trim for those who want a sportier RX and the performance-oriented RX 500h getting an F Sport Performance trim with an enhanced hybrid system.
Here’s a breakdown of each trim.
Base Trim
The basic trim comes with many features that are only optional on other similar models. These include large 19-inch alloy wheels, heated exterior mirrors, LED headlamps, taillamps, and fog lights, a power liftgate, mood-inducing ambient interior lighting, proximity keyless entry, and multi-zone automatic climate control. The power-adjustable and heated front seats are covered in soft, elegant-looking NuLuxe upholstery, and the steering wheel is power-adjustable.
The base trim also comes with all the modern infotainment features you’d expect from a luxury vehicle. These include a 9.8-inch touch-screen interface, wireless smartphone connectivity through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, and a quality 12-speaker sound system.
Premium Trim
If you’re looking to add a little more to an already upscale vehicle, the Premium trim will make it happen. It comes with extra features such as a sunroof, driver’s seat memory settings, ventilated front seats, roof rails, real wood dashboard inserts, and a wireless smartphone charger. It includes parking sensors for both the front and the back, making it easier to park your 2025 Lexus RX in tight spaces without hitting any other objects or other vehicles.
Premium+ Trim
The next trim comes with both stylish and functional upgrades. These include a climate control system that automatically detects dangerous smog levels with the help of a special filter and a computer that constantly analyzes the air. When it detects a dangerously high smog level, it automatically directs the climate control system to recirculate the air inside the cabin, preventing low-quality air from getting in. Other upgrades include an enhanced ambient lighting system, perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, and a larger 14-inch touch-screen interface.
Luxury Trim
On higher trims, premium features are replaced with luxury ones. The standard 19-inch wheels on the base model are replaced with imposing 21-inch rims, while the leather upholstery has a more premium look and feel. Other improvements include a synthetic suede interior door trim and a head-up display that shows important information on the windshield.
F Sport Handling Trim
This trim is only available on the gas-powered RX 350 model. Upgrades boost its performance and give it a sportier look and feel. Some of its style-oriented features include 21-inch wheels, black exterior trim, special F Sport front and rear styling elements, bolstered front seats, and a sportier-looking steering wheel. Performance upgrades include a sport-tuned adaptive suspension that improves cornering without compromising on ride quality and upgraded brakes.
F Sport Performance Trim
The highly performant RX 500h can get even sportier if you choose this trim. It comes with 21-inch matte black wheels, F Sport front and rear styling similar to the F Sport Handling trim, dark chrome exterior accents, and black exterior mirrors. On the inside, the sporty-looking steering wheel, front sport seats, and synthetic suede interior sport trim stand out.
Excellent Safety Systems in Any Trim
Besides its luxurious features, the 2025 Lexus RX is also a very safe vehicle. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2024 RX its Top Safety Pick designation and the 2025 model is likely to follow. Some of the standard driver-assistance systems included in the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 include:
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking: Detects any imminent collisions with vehicles, objects, or pedestrians and either alerts the driver or automatically hits the brakes
- Lane-keeping system: Makes small steering adjustments to keep the RX in the center of its lane
- Adaptive cruise control: Maintains a steady speed and a set distance from the vehicle in front, holding that distance even as that car accelerates and decelerates
Try Out the 2024 Lexus RX at Lexus of Stevens Creek
All the 2025 Lexus RX trims are impressive on paper, but they’re even better when experiencing them in person. Here at Lexus of Stevens Creek in San Jose, we invite anyone interested in a supremely luxurious and safe SUV to come try out the new Lexus RX. You can take it for a test-drive to see for yourself if it fits you and your family. We’ll be here to guide you through it and answer all your questions. Contact us today to schedule your test-drive.
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