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LEXUS RX 450 Common

As of 2026 Q1, 27,504 LEXUS RX 450s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 27,631 in 2025 Q4 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 127 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 492 (1.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

LEXUS RX 450 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Lexus / PD · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
27,504
26,763 licensed741 SORN
▲ 492 (+1.8%) yr/yr
Peak: 27,631 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 6,908 14k 21k 28k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 27,504 on the road.

Rarer than 9% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 27,494 on the road today
Hybrid 89%Plug-in hybrid 11%Petrol 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the RX 450

The following is a list of Lexus vehicles, including past and present production models, as well as concept vehicles and limited editions. Model generations are ordered by year of introduction. This list dates back to the start of production in 1989 for the 1990 model year, when Lexus was founded as the luxury division of Toyota Motor Corporation. Vehicle designations on production vehicles indicate class and powertrain size.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

LEXUS RX 450 — questions & answers

How many LEXUS RX 450 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 27,504 LEXUS RX 450 were still registered in the UK — 26,763 licensed and on the road, plus 741 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the LEXUS RX 450 rare?

The LEXUS RX 450 is common, with 27,504 still on the road, making it rarer than 9% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the LEXUS RX 450 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of LEXUS RX 450 on UK roads rose by 492 (1.8%).

What fuel do most LEXUS RX 450 use?

Most LEXUS RX 450 run on hybrid — about 89% of those still registered, with the rest split across plug-in hybrid, petrol.

When did the LEXUS RX 450 peak?

The LEXUS RX 450 peaked at 27,631 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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