After a Conspicuous Absence, the RX 450h+ finally makes its North American debut

The Lexus RX 450h+ is a plug-in hybrid version of the venerable Lexus RX that has been sold exclusively in Europe until the 2024 model year. In fact Lexus has sold almost as many RX 450h+ in Europe as they've sold the RX 350h hybrid.

Toyota Motor Europe’s sales grow to 573,976

You can get further specs and press release here:
2024 LEXUS RX 450H+ - Lexus USA Newsroom

Highlights of the specs:

• Engine creates 180 hp (134.2 kW), 168 lb-ft (228 Nm) of torque (odd the NX 450h+ engine makes 181 hp - same engine)
• Total System power is 304 hp (227 kW) (NX 450h+ and RAV4 Prime are 302 hp (225 kW))
• 0 - 60 mph in 6.2 seconds (RX 500h does it in about 5.9 seconds, the NX 450h+ gets there in 6.0 seconds and the RAV4 Prime blows them all away at 5.7 seconds)
• same 18.1 kWh battery as the NX 450h+ and RAV4 Prime.
• 35 mile (56 km) AER manufacturer estimate (83 MPGe)
• 35 mpg combined with 14.53 gallons gas tank and a full charge will get 543.5 mile (875 km) of range (again manufacturer estimates on mpg - the NX 450h+ can get 573.6 miles (923 km))
• Towing remains at the same 3,500 lbs (1,588 kgs) as the hybrid and gas models
• Available the end of 2023
• Starting MSRP is $70,080 - about the same as the RX 500h and about $10,000 more than the starting MSRP of the NX 450h+

It'll be interesting to compare the TX 550h+ with its 3.5L based plug-in to the RX 450h+, especially if you can get the tax break for the TX since it and its battery will be made in the US.