2027 Lexus RX 350 Performance, Fuel Economy, and Towing
The 2027 Lexus RX 350 produces 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque from a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, pairs it with an eight-speed automatic, and tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped.§
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
2027 Lexus RX 350 Engine, Transmission, and Drivetrain
Peak torque arrives at just 1,700 rpm, which is why the RX 350 feels responsive pulling away from a light rather than only at highway speeds. Power reaches the road through a short-ratio eight-speed Direct Shift-8AT automatic with a shift program tuned for smooth acceleration and deceleration.
| Specification | 2027 Lexus RX 350 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L turbocharged in-line 4 |
| Horsepower | 275 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Direct Shift-8AT automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GA-K with multi-link rear suspension |
| Fuel requirement | Premium unleaded, 91 octane or higher |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.8 gallons |
| Maximum towing, properly equipped | 3,500 lbs§ |
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
How the Drivetrain Choice Changes the Drive
Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both offered across the Premium, Premium+, Luxury and F SPORT Design grades, and you can review the full breakdown on our RX 350 grades and pricing guide. The F SPORT Handling grade is all-wheel drive only. On AWD models, the electronically controlled full-time system continuously varies front-to-rear torque distribution between 75:25 and 50:50 depending on conditions — useful on wet valley roads and on the grades heading east out of Clovis toward the Sierra Nevada foothills.
The RX rides on the GA-K platform, whose multi-link rear suspension attaches to a rigid high-torsion rear body frame — the structure that keeps suspension travel consistent under acceleration, braking and steering loads, and that matters most with weight behind the vehicle.
Cited Source: 2027 Lexus RX Press Release — Lexus USA Newsroom engine, transmission, all-wheel drive and platform specifications | Lexus.com RX Model Page — grade availability and drivetrain options | Kelley Blue Book — 2027 RX 350 torque peak and fuel tank capacity
How Much Can the 2027 Lexus RX 350 Tow?
The 2027 Lexus RX 350 is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped with the factory Kick Sensor with Tow Package.§ That package is offered on the Premium, Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling grades, though Lexus notes it is not available on select Premium vehicles — worth confirming on the specific vehicle before you order.
Tow Hitch Receiver
The factory receiver, rated to the vehicle’s 3,500-lb maximum.
3,500-lb Towing Capacity
The rating applies only with the factory package installed.
Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
Hands-free rear liftgate operation.
A 3,500-lb ceiling covers light utility trailers, single-axle campers, personal watercraft, and pop-up tent trailers.
Before You Add a Hitch
One practical note before you order accessories: Lexus advises that installing a tow-hitch receiver or other accessories located near the rear bumper may require disabling or removing the kick sensor, with the sensor’s operation setting turned off in the vehicle. Follow the instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Cited Source: Lexus RX Package Information — 2027 RX Kick Sensor with Tow Package contents, grade availability and towing footnotes
2027 Lexus RX 350 Fuel Economy
The 2027 Lexus RX 350 FWD earns an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 25 combined. The RX 350 AWD returns an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 24 combined.‡ Lexus publishes these as projected EPA-estimated ratings determined by the manufacturer, with final EPA figures not available at the time of publishing. With a 17.8-gallon tank, that is a long gap between fill-ups on Central Valley highway miles.
Why the RX 350 Takes Premium Fuel
The turbocharged engine calls for premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Lexus states the ratings are achieved using required premium fuel, and that performance decreases if premium is not used — this is the detail most often misremembered about the turbocharged RX. You can see which configurations are on the ground right now in our new RX inventory.
‡ EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
Cited Source: Lexus.com RX Model Page — EPA-estimated fuel economy by drivetrain and premium fuel requirement | fueleconomy.gov — the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA fuel economy reference Lexus directs shoppers to
RX 350 Payload and Weight Ratings
Lexus does not publish a standalone payload figure for the RX 350. What it does publish are the two numbers payload is derived from: gross vehicle weight rating and curb weight. Subtract curb weight from GVWR and what remains is the allowance for passengers, cargo, accessories and trailer tongue weight combined.§
| Specification | RX 350 Front-Wheel Drive | RX 350 All-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,155 lbs | 4,310 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,465 lbs | 5,620 lbs |
| Maximum towing, properly equipped | 3,500 lbs§ | 3,500 lbs§ |
| 0–60 mph (Lexus-estimated) | 7.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| EPA-Estimated fuel economy | 22 city / 29 hwy / 25 combined‡ | 21 city / 28 hwy / 24 combined‡ |
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
‡ EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
Adding all-wheel drive costs about 155 lbs of curb weight and raises the gross vehicle weight rating by the same margin, so the available allowance is effectively unchanged between the two. The door-jamb label on the specific vehicle is the authoritative figure — equipment and options move curb weight, and every pound of accessory weight comes out of the allowance. Shoppers weighing the RX against the segment can also see how the RX 350 compares with the BMW X5.
Cited Source: Kelley Blue Book — 2027 RX 350 curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating and acceleration figures | iSeeCars — 2027 RX 350 weight ratings by grade | Lexus.com RX Model Page — 0–60 mph figures by drivetrain
Frequently Asked Questions About 2027 Lexus RX 350 Performance and Towing
What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2027 Lexus RX 350?
The 2027 Lexus RX 350 is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped with the factory Kick Sensor with Tow Package.§
What is included in the RX 350 tow package?
The factory Kick Sensor with Tow Package includes a tow hitch receiver, the 3,500-lb towing capacity rating, and a Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor. It is offered on the Premium, Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling grades, and Lexus notes it is not available on select Premium vehicles.§
Is all-wheel drive standard on the 2027 Lexus RX 350?
No. The RX 350 is offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive on the Premium, Premium+, Luxury and F SPORT Design grades. The F SPORT Handling grade is all-wheel drive only.
What type of fuel does the 2027 Lexus RX 350 require?
The turbocharged RX 350 requires premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Lexus states that performance decreases if premium fuel is not used.
How fast is the 2027 Lexus RX 350?
Lexus estimates 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds for the RX 350 front-wheel drive and 7.2 seconds for the RX 350 all-wheel drive.
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Cited Source: Lexus RX Package Information — 2027 RX tow package contents and grade availability | Lexus.com RX Model Page — drivetrain availability, fuel requirement and 0–60 mph figures
See the 2027 Lexus RX 350 at Fresno Lexus
Specifications tell you what the RX 350 is rated to do. A test drive tells you how 317 lb-ft at 1,700 rpm actually feels merging onto Highway 41. Our team can also confirm which vehicles in stock carry the factory tow package before you commit.
Visit our Palm Avenue showroom at 7201 N Palm Ave in Fresno, or call (559) 396-3778 to speak with a Lexus sales specialist about grades, factory towing availability, or scheduling a test drive. More model guides are available in our Lexus research hub.
Cited Sources
- 2027 Lexus RX Press Release — Lexus USA Newsroom engine, torque, transmission, all-wheel drive and GA-K platform specifications
- Lexus.com RX Model Page — grade and drivetrain availability, EPA-estimated fuel economy, premium fuel requirement and 0–60 mph figures
- Lexus RX Package Information — 2027 RX Kick Sensor with Tow Package contents, grade availability and towing footnotes
- fueleconomy.gov — the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA fuel economy reference Lexus directs shoppers to
- Kelley Blue Book — 2027 RX 350 torque peak, fuel tank capacity, curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating and acceleration figures
- iSeeCars — 2027 RX 350 weight ratings and maximum towing capacity by grade
Disclaimers
‡ EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.