2024 Lexus RXVS. the Competition
Are icons made, or are they born? The question is a tricky one, if the ancestral heritage of the all-new 2024 Lexus RX is to be considered.
Here is a luxury SUV that, nearly 30 years ago, upended convention from the moment the original RX release date was announced. And yet that first model -- a refined, stylish and immediately coveted new Lexus SUV -- was the result of years of hard work by brand engineers. Their commitment to excellence is why the Lexus RX specs and design established the template still followed by rivals.
Yet for all the imitators that have come and gone over the years, none have had the allure of this iconic Lexus. How are we so sure? Because our Lexus dealer near Owosso recently arranged a 2024 Lexus RX comparison against the 2024 Cadillac XT5 and 2023 Audi Q5, and the results were clear: the new Lexus RX still wears the crown.
2024 Lexus RX Specs Compared
More, more and more -- that's the mantra of the 2024 Lexus RX specs sheet, which provides more power and performance than the rivals compared here. The gas-powered RX 350 trim, for instance, offers 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, outperforming the base gas-powered trims of both the XT5 and Q5.
That's not where the impressiveness of the RX engine options end, though. Lexus has long been a leader when it comes to hybridization, and the new RX hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options have no peer in the Cadillac XT5 lineup, an SUV which continues to soldier on without any electrified assistance under the hood. The Q5 can be had with a hybrid, but it isn't as powerful as the new RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD trim. And as for plug-in hybrid options? Of this crowd, only the RX offers such a powertrain.
All this could only mean one thing: an unsurprising victory for a tried-and-true segment leader.
2024 Lexus RX
- Base Horsepower: 275
- Base Torque (lb-ft): 317
- Hybrid Availability: Yes
- Plug-In Hybrid Availability: Yes
2024 Cadillac XT5
- Base Horsepower: 235
- Base Torque (lb-ft): 258
- Hybrid Availability: No
- Plug-In Hybrid Availability: No
2023 Audi Q5
- Base Horsepower: 201
- Base Torque (lb-ft): 236
- Hybrid Availability: Yes
- Plug-In Hybrid Availability: No
2024 Lexus RX Interior Features Compared
The 2024 RX interior continues the model's longstanding tradition of being a four-wheeled oasis. The underlying theme of the cabin is its tazuna concept design, which puts all controls within easy reach of the driver and packages them in a clean, minimalist look.
New RX technology features include an available 14-inch touchscreen, which allows you to seamlessly bring along your digital life every time you get behind the wheel. In the Cadillac, the largest available touchscreen is an 8-inch unit that looks like yesterday's news.
One final point: safety features. All 2024 Lexus RX trims come standard with several driver-assistive technologies, which are bundled under the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 moniker. This equipment group, offering All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management, is a unified, branded safety suite that is far more comprehensive than the few standalone safety features that come standard on the 2023 Q5. It's just one more reason to choose the Lexus over its competition.
2024 Lexus RX
- Largest Available Touchscreen Size (in.): 14
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Standard
- Safety Feature Suite: Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
2024 Cadillac XT5
- Largest Available Touchscreen Size (in.): 8
- Adaptive Cruise Control: N/A
- Safety Feature Suite: Cadillac Smart System
2023 Audi Q5
- Largest Available Touchscreen Size (in.): Info Not Available
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Standard
- Safety Feature Suite: N/A
Buy a 2024 Lexus RX Near Me
The above data doesn't mince words: the 2024 RX is the complete package, from performance to features to its acclaimed focus on safety. There is nothing this SUV doesn't do well, and a 2024 RX test-drive will corroborate this. To arrange your opportunity to drive a new RX near Owosso for yourself, contact Serra Lexus Lansing today. We'll find you the perfect RX for your lifestyle.