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New Lexus RX – South African pricing revealed

Lexus has revealed the pricing of the new RX, which is expected to go on sale within the first half of the year.

The SUV will be available in four specifications, with pricing as follows:

Each purchase includes a 7-year/105,000km warranty and maintenance plan.

Powertrains

The new Lexus will have a choice of three different engines at launch – a turbocharged petrol unit, and two mild-hybrid drivetrains.

The 2.4-litre petrol-only drivetrain is equipped in the 350 and 350 F Sport and generates a total of 205kW and 430Nm, with a top speed of 200km/h.

This powertrain is paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, letting it average 8.7l/100km on a typical fuel cycle.

Next up is the 2.5-litre hybrid system found on the 350h, which produces 184kW. Lexus has not provided the official torque figures for its hybrids, though, listing the 350h’s as 239+e Nm.

Combined with a CVT transmission, the 350h will do 5.4l/100km on a combined consumption.

Finally, the range-topping 500h F Sport comes with a 2.4-litre turbocharged hybrid configuration, letting it achieve an output of 273kW and 460+e Nm.

Unlike the other hybrid, the 500h does not use a CVT but instead has a six-speed automatic, which combined with its more significant power ceiling, results in a fuel consumption of 6.5l/100km. It also has a higher top speed than the rest of the range at 210km/h.

All versions of the Lexus feature Direct4 all-wheel drive, as well as settings for Eco, Normal, and Sport.

The new body has also increased the wheelbase by 60mm for a total of 2,850mm, and the centre of gravity has been lowered for better weight distribution and performance.

Additionally, the F Sport models feature adaptive variable suspension that lets users adjust the shock absorbers for better comfort or handling.

The automaker has also stated that a plug-in hybrid derivative will be brought to the market later in 2023.

Features

In keeping with the theme of luxury that the Japanese car brand is known for, the new RX has been designed with improved noise insulation in mind.

This includes adding new weather strips fitted to all the window and door linings, a twin-lock structure on the hood to suppress engine vibration, and high-insulation glass.

The front of the car, meanwhile, sports the carmaker’s spindle grille along with a pair of jewel-like adaptive LED headlights.

The cabin itself is more expansive, and the automaker has redesigned several features to be more ergonomic based on customer feedback, it said.

One such example is that more of the car’s functions are now shown on the heads-up display, thereby minimizing the number of up-and-down glances needed by the driver.

Depending on the trim level selected, the steering wheel will either be a three-spoke wood and leather affair, or a four-spoke sports steering wheel, though in all cases the wheel will have heating functions.

The upholstery is semi-Aniline leather, and the electric front seats are fitted with lumbar support and heating and ventilation capabilities.

The infotainment screen and centre console design have been reworked, too, and owners can now make use of a 21-speaker Mark Levinson PurePlay surround sound system.

A wireless phone charger, adaptive cruise control, keyless start and entry, lane-trace assist, cornering assist, blind-spot monitoring, on-board navigation, ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera system, a panoramic sunroof, and three-zone climate control are also included.

Furthermore, the SUV now comes with Lexus’ Preventative Safety System, which anticipates risks according to the driving situation, according to the manufacturer.

Optional extras on the high-end car then comprise dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure warning, and an Abnormal Driver Condition response, which will turn on the hazard lights and slow down the car if the system decides the driver is unfit to continue.


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