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What’s the difference between a Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450?

My husband runs a used sporting goods store in the Adirondacks, and he’s looking to open a franchise that sells only new sporting goods. Anyways, he’s going to be meeting potential partners soon, and he wants to “look the part.” He needs a new SUV, but something that screams “refined businessman” as he puts it. What’s the difference between a Lexus RX 350 and the RX 450?

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Jason Tushinski · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The main difference between the 2022
Lexus RX 350
and the
Lexus RX 450h
is the RX 350 is powered by a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine with 275 horsepower, while the RX 450h is a hybrid SUV powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine along with two electric motors, boasting 308 horsepower.
Both the RX 350 and RX 450h are stylish but look meaner than they are—neither are world-beaters when it comes to speed, but both the RX 350 and the RX 450h offer smooth, comfortable rides and solid fuel efficiency. The RX350 gets 22 mpg combined, while the RX 450h gets 30 mpg combined. Both are quiet and nearly impermeable to outside noise, making each an excellent choice for holding important business meetings in dark corners of remote parking lots.
Here are the standard features offered on both the RX 350:
  • RX 350 (MSRP: $46,995):
  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power adjustable front seats
  • Keyless entry & push-button start
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Simulated leather upholster
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • AppleCarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
The RX 450h includes all that and more, including more standard driver-assist technology:
  • RX 450h (MSRP: $49,795):
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic high beam headlights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Power liftgate
  • Power-folding exterior mirrors
  • Keyless entry & push-button start
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Dual-zone climate control system
  • 8-inch touch screen
  • 9-speaker sound system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
  • Amazon Alexa integration
  • Six USB ports
  • Satellite radio
  • Lexus Enform Connected Services (through mobile app)
  • Lexus Safety Suite 2.0+ advanced safety features, which includes blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist
Whichever Lexus RX you choose, protect it with a robust
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