The carmaker has revealed its new sporty luxury crossover, which will come with four powertrains to choose from.
The 1998 Lexus RX pioneered the luxury crossover segment when it made its debut in North America. Around 25 years after, the RX nameplate still lives on, with a couple of powertrains to choose from. And now, the all-new 2023 Lexus RX is arriving as the fifth-generation of the sporty luxury crossover.
For the newest-gen Lexus RX, the crossover is now sitting on the new GA-K platform. This new architecture allows the 2023 RX to be up to 198 lbs lighter than the previous generation, while increased rigidity means refined ride comfort and quietness. With this new platform, the RX offers more legroom for rear passengers, increased cargo space and a lowered back door trim.
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Lexus will offer the all-new RX in four new powertrain options, including an RX Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model. The RX 350 (FWD/AWD) comes with a responsive 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, delivering 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque.
The RX 350h (AWD) features a fourth-generation hybrid system with a high-torque 2.5-liter inline-four engine, offering 246 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque. Other options include the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and the RX 500h F SPORT Performance.
The all-new 2023 RX builds on the iconic Lexus spindle design, evolving into a new, cohesive spindle body design. It features a sculpted seamless grille, integrated headlamps, and the signature L-shaped light bar lamp on the rear.
Six grades are available: Standard, Premium, RX-first Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Handling and RX F SPORT Performance.
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Lexus will offer 10 exterior color options (depending on grade): Caviar, Copper Crest, Eminent White Pearl, Grecian Water, Iridium, Matador Red Mica, Nebula Gray Pearl, Nightfall Mica, Nori Green Pearl, and Ultra White.
The RX rides on 19-inch wheels with a dark gray machined finish, although 21-inch wheels are available in luxury color variations.
Inside, the RX features an intentional, human-centered design. It is available with multicolored illumination accents, various door trim options, panoramic glass roof, head-up display (HUD), navigation and audio. Also available is a 14-inch Multimedia Touchscreen Display.
Customers can choose from six interior colors with four ornamentation styles (depending on grade). Available interior colors include Birch, Black, Macadamia, Palomino, Peppercorn, and Rioja Red. Ornamentation styles, meanwhile, include Ash Bamboo, Black Cascade, Black Open Pore and Dark Graphite Aluminum.
Lexus will commence sales of the 2023 RX at the end of 2022.
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