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FEEL STRIKING “This RX is oozing with dynamic design and beauty inherited from past RX generations.” KENICH HIRAI, RX EXTERIOR DESIGNER CREATED TO STAY AHEAD FROM FIRST GLANCE THE STUNNING LEXUS RX MAKES ITS MARK. The story of the Lexus RX excites from the start, with an iconic luxury SUV created to turn heads and stay ahead. Our designers have built a car that exudes determination from every angle, impressively stable and spacious, yet with dynamic pretentions that are evident even at a standstill. You can feel there is a thrilling driving experience in store. SPINDLE BODY DESIGN, COUPÉ-LIKE ROOFLINE Its ‘spindle body’ design, stretched bonnet and large 21" wheels lend the 5 th generation RX immense confidence. This is juxtaposed by the signature grille that blends into the front face of the car and the sleek triple LED headlights that underline the bold overall look. For a coupé-like roofline, the signature black rear pillar (that creates what we call a ‘floating roof’) is three-dimensional in appearance, while extra dynamism comes from the RX’s long wheelbase and sculpted character lines. To the rear, the single-line LED Lexus signature light combines with the wider track to embolden the car’s stance and road presence. The introduction of the “LEXUS” badge on the tailgate creates a clean and contemporary look. Fittingly, the RX’s colour designers drew on new and exciting hues to capitalise on its stylish appearance, among them a striking Sonic Copper. F SPORT TO SET PULSES RACING Taking the RX’s sporty credentials to the next level, the RX 500h F SPORT Performance Hybrid features enhancements in the execution of the front grille, skirts and the aerodynamic front and rear bumpers. Underlining the F SPORT look, 10-spoke matt black 21" wheels come with matching front brake callipers. 06 RX
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FEEL EXHILARATED “For the RX range we were determined to keep the Lexus DNA of supreme quality, ride comfort and refinement and elevate the driving experience to the next level, delivering a unique Lexus driving signature.” KOJI SATO, PRESIDENT OF LEXUS INTERNATIONAL DRIVES LIKE NO OTHER BEHIND THE WHEEL, THE RX PROVES ITS APPEAL IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP. Visually striking, with comfort levels that are class-leading, the RX also harbours a hidden beauty. Powering this car is a suite of flexible electrified 1 powertrains that you will find in no other luxury SUV. Each with its own distinctive blend of power and efficiency to suit the driver’s taste and lifestyle. And each delivering a drive experience that is unmistakeably Lexus. THREE WAYS TO POWER Setting a benchmark for electrification 1 , the RX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid 2 not only boasts more than 67 km 3 of all-electric driving in EV mode but offers all the benefits of a Lexus Self-Charging Hybrid 4 when the EV battery is depleted. For maximum electrified 1 excitement, the game-changing RX 500h Performance Hybrid heralds the first-ever Lexus turbo-charged hybrid. With an advanced hybrid system consisting of a 2.4-litre turbo engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, it delivers 371 DIN hp and 550 Nm of torque for exceptional acceleration and superb dynamics thanks to the DIRECT4 drive force control system. The fruits of rigorous RX development at our new Shimoyama proving ground are evident behind the wheel of this milestone Lexus. For exceptional efficiency, the RX 350h 4 th generation Self-Charging Hybrid 4 delivers both seamless acceleration and improved fuel consumption and emissions compared to the previous RX 3 . PEERLESS LEXUS DRIVING SIGNATURE And there’s more. Coupled with a light yet rigid platform, low centre of gravity and multi-link rear suspension, these electrified 1 drivetrains are producing more than just consummate power and extraordinary efficiency. They’re creating a totally natural dialogue between car and driver, an immersion in comfort and refinement yet equally an exceptionally engaging and rewarding driving experience. It’s the best ever execution of our Lexus Driving Signature. To savour it at its most pronounced, drive the exhilarating RX 500h F SPORT Performance Hybrid with DIRECT4. 1 ‘Electrification’ and ‘Electrified’ refer to a range of powertrains, some of which still use petrol next to electricity. Please read page 18-19 for more information. 2 ’Plug-in Hybrid’ combines a petrol engine and one or more electric motors. The batteries are charged using energy from the petrol engine or by charging at home or on the go. Please read pages 20-23 for more information. 3 WLTP figures. Only for comparison purposes. For more information regarding the new WLTP test method, please visit: www.lexus.eu/wltp#nedc 4 ’Self-Charging Hybrid’ combines a petrol engine and one or more electric motors. The batteries are charged using energy from the petrol engine. Please read pages 20-22 for more information. 08 RX
