2025 LEXUS RX 500H F SPORT PERFORMANCE: 14 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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The 2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance aims to blend Lexus's signature luxury and comfort with a sportier driving dynamic. While it achieves impressive power figures, making it the most potent RX ever with 366 hp and achieving 31.7 MPG on the Lakeshore Loop (exceeding its EPA estimate), the reviewer notes that it still feels more like a Lexus than a true performance vehicle. The adaptive variable suspension and subtle rear-steer contribute to a refined experience, but the steering lacks feel, and the Alenza tires can give up in corners. Interior highlights include exquisite materials, a well-integrated infotainment system with always-visible climate controls, and comfortable, bolstered seats. However, the reviewer points out minor usability quirks like the touch-sensitive steering wheel controls and the unconventional door handles. While the 500h starts in the mid-$60,000s, its performance is compared unfavorably to competitors like the BMW X5, leading the reviewer to suggest that other RX trims, like the plug-in hybrid 450h+ or the standard RX hybrid, might offer a better balance of attributes for those prioritizing luxury and efficiency over outright sportiness.