Verified year comparison
What changed on the Lexus RX?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Enroll a Digital Key on a 2025 Lexus RX HybridRX 350h, RX 500h | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Link a Saved RX Driving Position to One Electronic KeyRX 350h, RX 500h, RX 350h or RX 500h | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Make the RX Liftgate Close and Lock After You Walk AwayRX 350h or RX 500h | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Save and Reset the RX Liftgate Opening HeightVerified in the 2023 U.S. Lexus RX 350h/RX 500h owner's manual for vehicles with the power back door. The center display can also set an opening position; the most recently stored method takes priority. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Use EV Drive Mode in a 2025 Lexus RX 350hRX 350h, RX 350h only | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use Lexus RX Advanced Park for a Perpendicular SpaceRX 350h, RX 500h | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use the Lexus RX 1500-Watt Power OutletRX 350h, RX 500h | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use Trail Mode in an RX 350h or RX 500hRX 350h, RX 500h, 2025 RX 350h and RX 500h | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.