Lexus India on January 11^th presented the brand-new 5th generation RX during its first-ever appearance at India’s largest auto show, the Auto Expo 2023, ushering in a new era of luxury. The Lexus RX India Lineup offers two powertrains—the RX350h Luxury Hybrid and the RX500h F-Sport Performance—to accommodate the wide range of needs of Lexus Guests. These vehicles have a large variety of advancements, including electrification, user-friendly technology, performance, and design.

The brand-new Lexus RX is proud to be the first model in the Lexus lineup to adopt the Lexus safety system+ in 2016. It also boasts a number of other firsts for the class. Additionally, it is the third model in the lineup to benefit from Lexus’s newest design phase.

With the addition of the best-in-class features and the standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 in the RX lineup, Lexus ensures that every one of its customers has an exceptional driving experience by enhancing the vehicle’s attributes and enhancing the renowned Lexus ride quality. Based on the Tazuna concept, the driver’s seat is created to foster a closer and more intuitive relationship between the car and the driver, allowing the driver to enjoy operating the vehicle while also creating a sense of openness and pleasant interior space. Additionally, this series guarantees the “Lexus Driving Signature,” which includes elements like Direct4 Drive force technology, a HEV system, and a potent Turbo hybrid performance.

The “Alluring x Verve” design idea served as the foundation for the development of the new RX series. This concept aimed to provide a design that combined a sense of seductively alluring looks (Alluring) and a forceful image, oozing vigour (Verve). Both variations uphold Lexus’ legacy of luxury with their refined and alluring designs.

RX350h Luxury Hybrid

The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in the RX 350h Luxury Hybrid will produce 247 total system horsepower when coupled with the hybrid transaxle, rear E-Four electric motor, electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, all-wheel drive layout, and impressive acceleration of 0-100 km/hr in 7.9 seconds.

Eight exterior colour options will be offered for the RX350h, including a few special hues like Red Mica, Deep Blue, Sonic Quartz, and Sonic Titanium, as well as two specials inside colour options: Solis White & Dark Sepia & Sumi Woodgrain, and Medium Brown Bamboo Ornamentation. This time, Lexus’ customers can additionally select Sonic COPPER for any Lexus RX to enhance the model’s commanding road presence and bring out its alluring looks.

RX500h F-Sport Performance

The RX 500h F-Sport Performance debuts a hybrid electric powertrain that combines a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine with an e-Axle rear unit, which is a first for Lexus. Boasting 366 horsepower and 460 Nm of torque, the most potent RX to date. This performance variant, which has a six-speed automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, offers a novel and thrilling driving experience. It makes use of the DIRECT4 drivetrain, which gives the e-Axles the right amount of power for the best possible grip, traction, and acceleration under all conditions.

In addition to the Engine and Transmission, the RX500h F SPORT Performance is visually distinguished by irresistible exterior features like an exclusive seamless grille, the F-Sport performance emblem, the Front Bumper in Piano Black with a Body Color Front Under Spoiler, attractive 21-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels with a Matte Black finish, black window moulding, and a piano black coloured mirror, to give the vehicle an exquisite finish. The RX500h lineup also includes unique features including smooth leather sport seats, a genuine leather steering wheel with dimples, rare exterior colours like White Nova Glass Flake and Heat Blue, exclusive interior colours like Dark Rose, and dark spin aluminium ornamentation. features improved mobility thanks to dynamic rear wheel steering technology.

The world-famous Lexus Safety System (LSS) 3.0, which improves cognitive, judicial, and operational performance, is built into the new RX. Pre-collision System (PCS) with Vehicle detection and braking for stationary as well as preceding vehicles only, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control for All Speed Ranges, Lane Departure Alert (LDA) & Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Auto High Beam (AHB), and Adaptive High Beam System (AHS) Headlamps are just a few of the high-tech features it has in India.

With this model, Lexus expands its presence internationally in the market for luxury lifestyle vehicles equipped with electrified technologies. There are also the LC500h, LS500h, ES300h, NX350h, and LX500d available from Lexus in India.

All India-based Lexus Guest Experience Centers are now accepting bookings for both models.

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