Lexus RX 350

Lexus Launches Fourth-Generation RX, Including the New FWD RX 200t

Lexus RX Line: RX 450h Sports Luxury, RX 350 F Sport and RX 200t Luxury. The fourth generation Lexus RX Line has been just launched in Australia. The midsize luxury SUV will be available in three trim levels: RX 450h Sports Luxury, RX 350 F Sport and RX 200t Luxury. Besides the new exterior styling the crossover also gets new characteristic features as well as new styling cues for the cabin. Not to mention the array of technologies included and especially the Lexus Safety System+ pack which comes on all grades.

Compared to the third generation RX, this one is longer, lower and wider. In addition it rides on improved handling and has better steering. Why Australians benefit from this launch the most? The answer is simple and it is because Lexus Australia offers the widest choice of any Lexus market around the globe. In fact, the local model line-up includes the aforementioned variants in all grade levels.

Lexus RX 200t

Under its hood is the new turbocharged four cylinder engine, which produces 238 hp (175kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). It is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission, which drives the front wheels. This particular variant is offered in the Luxury grade, but it can be additionally specified with multiple enhancement packs for added convenience.

The RX 350 is driven by the 3.5-litre direct injection V6. It produces 300 hp (221kW) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft). Compared to its predecessor, this is an addition of 20 hp (15kW) and 24Nm (18 lb-ft). Here, the engine is linked to an eight-speed transmission, which drives all four wheels. RX 350 will be offered in Luxury, F Sport or Sports Luxury grade levels.

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

Lexus RX 450h

The combined system power output of this SUV is 313 hp (230 kW), which is 13,6 hp (10kW) increase. The hybrid system is connected to a CVT transmission, which drives all four wheels. Like the previous variant, the RX 450h will be available in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury grades.

In other words, people of Australia will benefit from there extremely versatile luxury vehicles, including the brand new front wheel drive (FWD) RX 200t model. Offering a longer wheelbase than the previous generation, the new RX lineup will add convenience for everyone inside.

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November 23, 2015

Lexus – number one brand in vehicle dependability

The Lexus brand has again achieved an outstanding success. The luxury marque was awarded number one in vehicle dependability across all makes in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. More importantly, Lexus was the only brand to receive a five star rating for overall dependability, and earned more segment awards than any other premium brand. In details, Lexus LS 460 provided the fewest problems of any vehicle in any category, with only 72 problems per 100, which is just over half the industry average of 132 problems per 100. For example, Lexus rivals such as Mercedes Benz (112/100), Audi (148/100) and BMW (154/100) finished sixth, sixteenth and twenty-first respectively. In addition, Lexus RX 350 model achieved class honours in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, reporting the fewest problems in its class. This great result reaffirmed that Lexus produces one of the most dependable, reliable luxury vehicles on the market. More importantly, this adds to customer’s satisfaction, which comes from owning a vehicle that provides a level of dependability.

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February 17, 2012

Lexus wins three prestigious Intellichoice awards

Lexus has achieved a great success at this year’s prestigious Intellichoice awards, continuing the tradition and winning in three categories in the 2012 Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) section. Lexus CT 200h and Lexus RX 350 were recognized as value leaders in their respective segments. In addition the new CT 200h luxury hybrid hatch won the Premium Compact Passenger Car category. Moreover this same model won its class at 2011 Australia’s Best Car awards. On the other hand the Lexus RX 350 gained the leading ranking in the Premium Crossover/Wagon category for the second year in succession. The Best Overall Value of the Year awards appraise vehicles whose total cost of ownership is far much lower than expected relative to their peer models. Their aim is to help consumers in making better purchase decisions. And undeniably, by receiving these awards Lexus brand shows again their ability to deliver luxury vehicles at more than excellent value.

The award winners are selected after an in-depth, data-driven study that analyses nearly 1800 vehicles in 24 segments. Vehicles are being ranked based on the whole-of-life costs over the first five years of ownership and data obtained from automotive manufacturers, the US government and third-party resources. In addition, the accumulated expenses are taken into consideration, featuring repairs, insurance, depreciation, fees, fuel, financing, and insurance.

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February 7, 2012

Lexus to Debut 2010 RX at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Lexus will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid and RX 350 luxury utility vehicles at a press conference at the upcoming 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19. (more…)

November 13, 2008

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Lexus Launches Fourth-Generation RX, Including the New FWD RX 200t

Lexus RX 200t

Lexus RX 350

Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

Lexus – number one brand in vehicle dependability

Lexus wins three prestigious Intellichoice awards

Lexus to Debut 2010 RX at the Los Angeles Auto Show