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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Lexus
The Lexus RX PHEV — sold in North America as the RX 450h+ — is the plug-in variant of the fifth-generation RX, and it is one of the more sensible reasons to import a used luxury SUV from the United States.
Model profile
The RX has defined the premium mid-size SUV segment since 1998. The lineage runs through the XU10 (RX 300, 1998), the XU30 that introduced the first hybrid RX 400h in 2005, the AL10 (2009), and the AL20 (2015). The plug-in hybrid, however, is exclusively a fifth-generation (AL30) model, launched for the 2023 model year on Toyota's GA-K platform.
Powertrain and equipment
The RX 450h+ uses the 2.5-litre A25A-FXS four-cylinder (Atkinson-cycle) combined with two electric motor-generators and a rear axle motor for permanent E-Four all-wheel drive. Total system output is around 304 hp (227 kW), routed through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT).
The RX PHEV is a five-seat, two-row SUV only — there is no third row on this generation.
Vehicle selection
Supply is steady across the sun-belt and coastal states, where PHEVs sold well. Most used RX 450h+ examples show light mileage — many are lease returns with 15,000 to 45,000 miles — and thanks to Toyota/Lexus build quality they tend to arrive in strong mechanical condition. Look for clean single-owner histories and complete Lexus dealer service records.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): 5-door, 5-seat mid-size SUV |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): approx. 4,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): approx. 2,850 mm |
| Petrol engine | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): 2.5 L A25A-FXS four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle |
|---|---|
| Electric motors | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): Front + rear (E-Four AWD) |
| System output | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): approx. 304 hp (227 kW) |
| Battery | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): 18.1 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): approx. 37 mi / 50 km (EPA) |
| Transmission | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): e-CVT (electronically controlled) |
| Drive | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): All-wheel drive (E-Four) |
| Generation | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): Fifth generation (AL30), 2023–present |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): approx. 6.2 s |
| Charging | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): AC on-board; no DC fast charge |
| Typical build plant | Detail (RX 450h+ / RX PHEV): Japan (verify by VIN) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The RX PHEV inherits one of the industry's most proven hybrid systems, and early reliability has been strong. The known watch-points are less about failures and more about wear: 21-inch wheels ride firmly and can suffer kerb and pothole damage; the panoramic roof drains should be checked for blockage; and infotainment software on very early 2023 cars occasionally needed dealer updates.
Germany and Europe
US cars run amber side markers, a different rear lamp signature, and daytime running light calibration that does not always match German requirements.
Expect lighting adjustments (headlamp aim, possible rear fog lamp), documentation of the odometer conversion, and a COC or individual approval to satisfy §21.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. RX 450h+ is the North American name for the plug-in hybrid RX; PHEV is the generic label.
Around 37 miles (50 km) on the EPA cycle when new; a used car depends on battery state of health, which we always check.
Because the plug-in only launched in 2023, used examples are 2023–2025 cars.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
No. The RX 450h+ uses AC charging only, which is standard for this PHEV class.
Yes, after typical lighting adjustments and an individual approval. It is a modern global platform car.
No. We are an independent broker and charge a transparent service fee, not a vehicle margin.
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