Lexus team expands the RX midsize SUV lineup and presents some new family members: brand’s enthusiasts and buyers will be happy to know that there are F Sport and Sports Luxury variants already available for purchase!
These two additions are part of the Luxury trim level and bring numerous additions and improvements. Many of these are pure visual, while others heavily contribute to more comfort and convenience or better vehicle performance.
First of all, we should mention that new fresh Cobalt Blue exterior body finish that is exclusive for the two new vehicles. Further styling and utility refreshments include 20-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, heated front seats, large infotainment screen, Lexus Inform Connected mobility, premium 12-speaker audio system, keyless smart entry and igniting, wireless phone charged and more.
In terms of safety features, both vehicles offer pre-collision safety system with Autonomous Emergency Braking, radar-sensing all-speed active cruise control, lane-keep assist and automatic high beam. Not mentioning the 10 airbags, reverse camera and blind spot monitor.
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And what about the drivetrain system? There are a total of three variants: the first one is Lexus RX 200t, which is powered by a two-liter turbocharged unit with 175kW (234hp) and 350Nm of torque as a total power output.
The second option is the RX 350, which offers 221kW (296kW) and 370Nm of torque that is delivered to all four wheels. This system also comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
RX 450h hybrid is the last option and what it offers is a highly-efficient Atkinson Cycle version of the V6 unit, paired to an electric motor. Both deliver a total of 308hp (230kW) through a continuously variable automatic system.
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Lexus reveals details for a special kinetic seat that is about to be fully revealed. This is a sort of ultra-modern seat with numerous incredible features, cutting-edge ergonomic technologies and neat spider silk components.
Lexus revealed more details about a special concept vehicle that will be showcased on September 29 at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
Lexus has just revealed a sweet-looking and powerful race car, based on the LC 500 model. The striking visuals include boldly widened fenders, massive skirts, big spoiler and rear diffuser. All this blended with just fine proportions.
What do you get for combining stunning looks and advanced hybrid technology?
Lexus has made a great furor at the Beijing Motor Show with the introduction of the newest variant of the emblematic Lexus IS model. With fresh looks and number of important changes, the car is ready to tackle any untamed spirit. For the first time, the IS model was introduced back in 2013, displaying new direction of company’s design strategy and also offering more than enough performance.
Do you remember when we spoke about a secret project by Larte Design based on the luxurious Lexus LX 570? The news about it was spread almost a month ago, where the tuning company sent us the first couple of teaser images. It seems that design studio is ready to reveal more about it: we have plenty of photos, which you can see in our gallery below as well as detailed information about the customization options available for the SUV. And by the way, the kit is already on sale, so you can contact the brand if you have the interest.
Lexus will include a special RC F vehicle of some on-track action between races at the 42nd Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend. This RC F GT Concept is a vehicle, especially created to get the best of the street-legal RC F production vehicle and the full-bore RC F GT3 racecar.
Lexus marked the sale of its one millionth hybrid vehicle. This happens just 11 years since the first introduction of brand’s environmentally friendly cars.
The exclusive Lexus models, LC 500 and LC 500h coupes have made their first appearance today at the New York International Auto Show. This is their North America debut and they are being shown together for the first time in front of the US public. Well, we have seen the LC luxury coupe in Detroit in January, but the real debut here is for the LC 500h. Although the car has been premiered in Geneva, the New York preview is important because it aims at the customers in North America.
Lexus RC F will join the Police Force as it was added to the NSW Police fleet of vehicles. The V8 high-performance coupe will be utilized as a multi-purpose vehicle for the aforementioned police, thus playing an active role in roadside campaigns by promoting safety, and at the same time it will feature static display at community engagement activities such as the MS Sydney and the Gong bike ride.
Larte Design is a tuning company based in Russia that has a lot of secrets. Here’s the latest one, which we somehow managed to get to: it is going to modify the newest Lexus 570, and in fact, it has sent us two exclusive sketch images, showing what the vehicle would eventually look like. Well, obviously it’s not a “top secret” anymore, and we’ll talk about this project further.
