The RX 500h sits at the top of the Lexus RX range as the most powerful version of the model ever made, and it’s selling in record numbers right now, with more models from the Japanese brand finding new homes in 2026 than segment stalwarts from Germany have. The Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance might be a mouthful, but it’s the luxury brand’s take on what a performance SUV should be, without compromising on the refinement and class the brand is known for. But there are rivals that are more powerful and seemingly cost less, so why is the RX 500h being snatched up by American buyers?
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