Lexus RX

Lexus RX Latest Updates

1. 27 June 2024: Lexus RX, along with a few others, recalled on detection of malfunctioning cameras.

Lexus RX Engine and other Specifications

This hybrid electric car is powered by either a 2.4L turbocharged inline-four hybrid system or a 2.5L inline-four hybrid system. The former (variant name – 500h) possesses a 2393cc engine accompanied by a 288V nickel metal hydride battery and two permanent magnet synchronous motors while the latter (variant name – 300h) has a 2487cc engine accompanied by a 259.2V battery and the same motor setup as the former.

In terms of power delivery, the 500h variant of this Lexus SUV delivers 268bhp+86bhp of combined (motor and engine) peak power and 460 Nm+292 Nm of combined (motor and engine) peak torque. On the other hand, the 300h variant delivers 190bhp+179bhp of combined (motor and engine) peak power and 242 Nm+270 Nm of combined (motor and engine) peak torque. Both variants are decked with an eight-speed continuously variable transmission system to transmit the aforementioned power to the wheels and to provide a smoother driving experience. Further, the top speed of this luxury car is claimed to be 200-210 km/h and it can achieve a sprint of 0-100 km/h within 6.2-7.9 seconds.

Moving further onto the Lexus RX specifications, it gets an enhanced GA-K lightweight platform, adopted Multi-Link suspension, and rigid body frame with high torsion, to add on the handling quality while its dynamic rear steering aids in providing stability and improved maneuverability. In addition, it gets a DIRECT4 system that optimizes the distribution of the driving power to the wheels to provide an invigorating driving experience.

Lexus RX Exterior

The aesthetically designed functional exterior of this car evinces a strong presence on the road. It is designed in a way that offers excellent airflow in the vehicle to keep it cool. This SUV features a bigger and wider black front grille that translates the bolder behavior of this RX crossover. Furthermore, this Lexus car exhibits striking LED headlights, chrome highlights in the front, an aerodynamic-looking window design with chrome surrounds, dual-tone door handles, roof rails, and a rear diffuser. In the rear, it flaunts a connecting light band tail light with blacked-out surrounds and body-coloured rear bumper.

Lexus RX Interior

The cabin of this luxury SUV is furnished with leather seat upholstery including eight-way electrically adjustable front ventilated cooled seats with three memory pre-sets, bench rear seats, driver seat armrest storage, and a rear armrest with cup holder. Besides these, the Lexus RX interior boasts a colour TFT multi-information display, colour head-up display, multi-colour ambient lighting, Lexus climate concierge, dimpled leather-wrapped steering wheel, dimpled leather shift knob, and aluminium pedals and footrests. Moreover, the RX cabin encompasses three-zone automatic climate control, air quality control, a USB charger, an integrated 2DIN audio system with 21 speakers, and a 14-inch electro-multi vision touch display, among other inclusions.

Lexus RX Safety Features

This AWD luxury car comes equipped with a Lexus safety system+ to keep a check on the safety of the car occupants. It includes a pre-collision system to take preventive measures before an impending collision, a lane-departure alert to aid in ensuring the lane driving, and a dynamic radar cruise control to go on cruising when there is a need for it. Moreover, the Lexus RX comes equipped with many essential safety features which include ten airbags, a middle rear three-point seatbelt, a seatbelt warning, ABS, EBD, etc.

Lexus RX Price and Variants

As mentioned above, this expensive car is sold in two variants christened 350h Panasonic and 500h Panasonic which are offered with different sets of powertrains and features. The colour options available for this SUV are Sonic Quartz, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Iridium, Graphite Black, Red Mica Crystal Shine, New Sonic Copper, Deep Blue Mica, Sonic Titanium, White Nova Glass Flake, and Heat Blue Contrast Layering.

Speaking of warranty and pricing, the car is priced similarly to its rivals Jaguar I-Pace, BMW X6, and Mercedes-Benz EQC. The up-to-date Lexus RX price can be checked in the price section above. Further, the manufacturer provides a warranty of eight years or 160000 km, whichever is earlier; the other terms of the warranty, if any, can be checked with the dealer directly.