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    2015 Lexus RX

    New from

    $64,110 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    4 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 10.8 L / 100km

    About the Lexus RX

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Lexus RX is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $64,110 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $97,000 for the Sports Luxury.

    There are 4 variants of the RX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2015.

    Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/346Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/252Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2015 RX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    75 - 104.27 kW/t
    67.36 kW/t
    187.47 kW/t
    Boot Space
    446 litres
    410 litres
    1,201 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 10.8 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    13.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 1,032 km
    667 km
    2,941 km
    Price
    $64,110 - $97,000
    $64,110
    $284,700
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,410 - 2,700 kg
    2,410 kg
    3,265 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    16.7 - 28.8°
    16.7°
    33°
    Departure Angle
    24.8°
    20°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    175 - 180 mm
    175 mm
    278 mm

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    2015 Lexus RX Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Pioneer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Tmc
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.8
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 446
      • Departure Angle: 24.8
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.0
      • Front Track (mm): 1630
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 175
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1720
      • Overall Length (mm): 4770
      • Overall Width (mm): 1885
      • Rear Track (mm): 1620
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2740
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 72
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 742
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 252
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20051208
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 3.3 V6 4dr Wagon
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Knee Airbags Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Number Of Airbags: 10
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 48
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 48
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 48
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2410
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1840
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1794
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Luxury

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 103.29
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 180
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Light Wood
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 277
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 204
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 346
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2545
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1975
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1929
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 175
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 742
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 252
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2410
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1840
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1794

    F Sport

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 16.7
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.8
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to F Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 15
      • Speaker Brand Name: Mark Levinson
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from F Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Speaker Brand Name: Pioneer
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    See all 2015 Lexus RX Specs

    2015 Lexus RX Dimensions

    1720mm
    1885mm
    4770mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 Lexus RX Dimensions

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    2015 Lexus RX Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus RX

    The most fuel efficient Lexus RX is the Luxury with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lexus RX that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sports Luxury with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lexus RXFuel TypeCombined
    2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.7 L/100km
    See all Lexus RX Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus RX?

    You should service your RX at your authorised Lexus dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the RX's warranty.

    2015 Lexus RX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lexus RX?

    The Lexus RX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Lexus RX FAQs

    The cheapest Lexus RX is the Base that starts from $64,110.

    The most expensive Lexus RX is the Sports Luxury that starts from $97,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus RX is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury.

    The largest Lexus RX is the Luxury which measures 1885mm wide, 4770mm in length and sits 1720mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus RX is the Luxury which has 220kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Lexus RX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus RX is the Luxury which weighs 2700 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus RX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.