LEXUS RX
The Lexus RX is a Japanese luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota and sold by Lexus since 1998. It is assembled at Toyota Motor Kyushu. The Lexus RX features a 275-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, seating for five, and up to 12 airbags for safety. It is available in the following colors: Eminent White Pearl, Iridium, Cloudburst Gray, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Nightfall Mica, Nori Green Pearl, and Copper Crest.
LEXUS RX ORIGIN
The model name ‘RX’ stands for Radiant Crossover. Lexus originally released the RX in Japan as the Toyota Harrier in 1997. There have been five generations of the RX, with the first being a compact SUV and the latter being mid-size. The Highlander/Kluger is the RX’s current Toyota counterpart; previous counterparts include the Harrier and Venza.
LEXUS RX GENERATIONS
FIRST GENERATION (XU10; 1998-2000)
Lexus equipped this generation of the RX with a 4-speed automatic transmission and built it in Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan. Makoto Oshima designed the RX in 1995, and it shared its body and chassis with the Lexus ES and Toyota Windom (XV20). It featured various gasoline engine options, including a 2.2L 5S-FE I4, 2.4L 2AZ-FE I4, and 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6.
SECOND GENERATION (XU30; 2003-2006)
The RX, designed by Hiroshi Suzuki and Takumi Ichikawa, was assembled in Miyawaka, Japan, and Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, on the Toyota K platform. It shares its chassis with the Lexus ES and Toyota Highlander and features engine options ranging from a 2.4L I4 to a 3.3L hybrid V6
THIRD GENERATION (AL10; 2008-2012)
This Lexus RX was designed by Masanari Sakae, Hiroyuki Tada, Shinno Kato and Tokiko Gamou. It is assembled in Japan and Canada. The RX offers a versatile range of powertrains, featuring both a 6-speed automatic CVT transmission with a gasoline hybrid engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission paired with a gasoline engine.
FOURTH GENERATION (AL20; 2015-2019)
Gen Ikeda designed the Lexus RX, which Lexus builds in two locations: Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan, and Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.It is a five-door SUV based on the Toyota K platform, similar to the Lexus ES and Toyota Highlander/Kluger. It has several engine options, including a 2.0L turbocharged I4 , a 3.5L V6 gasoline engine , and a 3.5L hybrid V6. The transmission options include a 6-speed automatic (RX 200t/300), an 8-speed automatic , and an eCVT for the hybrid.
FIFTH GENERATION (ALA10/ALH10; 2022)
Jōta Kusakari designed this Lexus RX, which Lexus builds on the TNGA: GA-K platform and assembles in Miyawaka, Japan, and Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. It has a variety of powertrains, including gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid alternatives, with engines such as the 2.4L turbo I4 and 2.5L I4 hybrid. Transmission options include 8-speed automatics and eCVT systems, while plug-in hybrids have an electric range of up to 86 kilometers (53 miles).
LEXUS RX MODELS
RX 350: features a 275-horsepower turbocharged inline-4 engine for efficient performance. It includes wireless Apple CarPlay® integration for seamless iPhone connectivity and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, ensuring advanced safety technologies for a secure driving experience.
RX 350 Premium: combines luxury and convenience, featuring a motorized tilt-and-slide sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a wireless phone charger for effortless charging.
The RX 350 Premium+: boasts a 14-inch touchscreen display, a leather-trimmed interior, and thematic ambient illumination, enhancing luxury and technology for a premium driving experience.
RX 350 Luxury: provides a polished driving experience with semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior, stylish 21-inch 20-spoke alloy wheels, and a head-up display.
RX 350 F Sport Handling AWD: provides a thrilling driving experience with F SPORT interior and external styling, performance-inspired instrumentation, and F SPORT-tuned adaptive variable suspension.
LEXUS RX FEATURES
Lexus Interface System: The Lexus Interface improves connectivity by including an Intelligent Assistant, which provides voice control of most features while learning user preferences over time. Cloud Navigation, available through a Drive Connect trial or subscription, delivers precise directions and real-time updates. Furthermore, various drivers can create customized configurations using the Profiles function and transfer them across vehicles.
Head Up Display: The RX has an optional 10-inch Head-Up Display (HUD) that projects important information onto the windshield at customizable heights. The display in the RX F SPORT models also offers specific performance statistics such as G-force and powertrain details, allowing the driver to stay informed while remaining focused on the road.
LEXUS RX SAFETY
The 2023 Lexus RX received the IIHS’ top “Top Safety Pick+” award for its outstanding safety features.
The RX 450h+ Executive performed admirably in the Euro NCAP testing, receiving a rating of the maximum five stars.
Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection: Alerts you to probable crashes and may automatically brake.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: helps maintain a fixed distance from the car ahead of you, from highway speeds to a complete stop.
Road Sign Assist can recognize certain road signs and display them to you inside the vehicle.
Proactive Driving Assist may use gentle braking and/or steering to assist you in maintaining a safe gap between your vehicle and the car, pedestrian, or cyclist ahead of you.
Automatic High Beams can switch between high and low beams depending on the vehicle’s surroundings.
Lane Tracing Assist assists you in keeping the car in its lane while Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is on.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist may detect unintended lane departures and provide minor steering modifications to assist you in staying in your lane.
LEXUS RX RELIABILITY
The Lexus RX has a range of 200,000 to 250,000 miles, with the maximum mileage at 200,000 and good mileage at 150,000 or more.
LEXUS RX MAINTENANCE
Every new Lexus comes with LexusCare, which offers free first and second planned maintenance services every 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles, whichever comes first. Regular servicing helps to assure optimal performance, safety, and dependability. Continuous maintenance of your vehicle at recommended intervals at a Lexus dealership ensures high-quality components and fixes at low pricing. However, because of the luxurious amenities and specialized components in Lexus RX models, extensive repairs can be costly.
LEXUS RX PRICE
The price of the 2025 Lexus RX is expected to start around $50,000 and go up to $62,000 depending on the trim and options.
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