Upcoming 2023 Lexus Models

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The fifth-generation RX is Lexus' most important model, and it will debut for the 2023 model year. For context, it's the most popular Lexus vehicle and the most popular luxury SUV on the market.

The Lexus RZ, the Japanese luxury automaker's first-ever all-electric vehicle, is also unveiled. As if that weren't enough. By 2030, Lexus plans to offer an all-electric version of every model, and by 2035, it wants to be an all-electric vehicle (EV) firm.

2023 Lexus ES

  • Starting MSRP: $41,340
  • The central console of Lexus' spacious ES midsize vehicle has been rebuilt, and Lexus Interface infotainment with improved voice activation has been added. If you don't want the F Sport package, you can choose the new F Sport design package instead, which includes gloss black wheels in addition to an updated front bumper, rear spoiler, and grille frame components.

    Additionally, it comes included with parking-assist technology. Along with the aforementioned parking-assist technology, a bespoke drive mode, an adaptive variable suspension, and aluminum trim inside the interior, an F Sport Handling package also makes its debut. Other than that, the ES will remain identical through 2023 and is offered three different drivetrain options, including a hybrid.

    2023 Lexus IS

  • Starting MSRP: $39,435
  • For 2023, Lexus will offer Special Appearance packages for its small sport sedan; the IS 500 will come with a Molten Pearl exterior, a Black NuLuxe interior, and matte black wheels. The IS 350, meanwhile, has darker wheels and an Incognito paint job.

    Additionally, a new F Sport Design look package with a standout front grille, bumpers, badging, and rear lip spoiler debuts for the IS 350. The third-generation IS, which debuted in 2014, offers three engine options, each of which can be driven with either all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD) (AWD).

    2023 Lexus GX

  • Starting MSRP: $56,425
  • The bulky, old GX from Lexus (the brand debuted the most recent iteration in 2010) is nevertheless an excellent off-road vehicle. Under the hood is a thirsty 4.6-liter V8 engine with 301 horsepower that comes standard with 4-wheel drive (4WD) for trips off the beaten path.

    Lexus adds a few new colors to the GX for 2023, and the Black Line Special Edition gets a 360-degree surround-view camera. The Luxury trim level also includes a Mark Levinson audio system as standard equipment.

    2023 Lexus LC

  • Starting MSRP: $93,450
  • The LC 500 and 500h hybrid sports coupe will remain the Lexus flagship through 2023. Customers have a choice between a 5.0-liter V8 with the natural aspiration that makes 471 horsepower and a hybrid with a V6 and an electric motor that makes 354 horsepower.

    To improve agility for 2023, Lexus changed the LC's suspension settings. You will also receive polished 21-inch wheels with gloss black accents if you choose the Sport package with the glass roof. New Cloudburst Gray paint has also been introduced.

    2023 Lexus NX

  • Starting MSRP: $41,955
  • Very little will change for the 2023 Lexus NX after a comprehensive facelift for 2022. The NX 350's F Sport Handling package, which includes adaptive dampers and distinctive ornamentation on the exterior and within the interior, is the only significant exception.

    The NX 250 and 350 are still available from Lexus with gas engines, and the NX 350h and NX 450h are available with plug-in hybrid powertrains that have an all-electric range of 36 miles.

    2023 Lexus RX

  • Starting MSRP: $53,000 (est.)
  • For 2023, the midsize Lexus RX SUV will be in its fifth generation. The RX, which boasts a completely new platform, introduces one new gas-only engine and three hybrid power plants: a 275-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder for the RX 350, a 246-hp hybrid for the RX 350h, a more potent 366-hp hybrid for the RX 500h, and the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, the specifications of which Lexus will reveal in the coming months. The latter two have automatic all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard, whereas the first two have front-wheel drive (FWD) as standard.

    Standard, Premium, Premium+, Luxury, F Sport Handling, and F Sport Performance are the six trim levels offered for the 2023 RX. The RX is packed to the gills with the newest safety and infotainment systems to keep owners connected.

    2023 Lexus RZ

  • Starting MSRP: $55,000 (est.)
  • The new RZ, the first-ever all-electric car from the Japanese automaker, will debut for the 2023 model year. The RZ, which is based on the Toyota bZ4X and consequently the Subaru Solterra, raises the bar for luxury and comfort while maintaining the necessary levels of safety and linked technologies; the latter are controlled via a 14-inch touchscreen.

    The basic AWD system is powered by a dual-motor configuration with a combined 308 horsepower, and the RZ has an estimated range of 225 miles on a single charge.

    2023 Lexus UX

  • Starting MSRP: $34,775
  • For 2023, Lexus will no longer offer a gasoline-only UX, leaving the subcompact SUV with only a hybrid drivetrain. The UX has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 181 horsepower. FWD is standard, and AWD with a second electric motor to drive the rear axle is available.

    Lexus also improves steering response and increases body rigidity by adding more spot welds to the structure. While the F Sport Design option adds darker alloys, a grille, a roof, roof rails, and a sunroof, the new F Sport Handling kit adds adaptive suspension dampers to smooth out the ride. Last but not least, Lexus switches out the finicky touchpad for a standard or optional 12.3-inch touchscreen that includes wireless smartphone projection and charging.

    If you are looking for new or used Lexus models, then visit Lexus dealers.

    Editor’s Note

    “The information in this article comes from Lexus, and it is always possible that it will change over time. Always check the automaker's website or your nearby dealership for the most up-to-date information on product details and availability.”

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