Japanese automaker Toyota’s luxury vehicle division Lexus has launched the 2023 RX in India.
The new SUV is available in two variants - RX350h Luxury priced at Rs 95.80 lakh and RX500h F-Sport+ at Rs 1.18 crore (Both ex-showroom).
The new 2023 RX SUV is 4,890 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,650 mm in height. It has a longer wheelbase (2,850 mm) and weighs 90 kg less than the outgoing model.
The Lexus RX features a bold Spindle Grille up front flanked by sharp LED headlamps and V-shaped LED daytime running lights.
Inside, the RX comes with a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay and wired Android Auto, a head-up display and a panoramic sunroof.
The RX350h Luxury variant is powered by a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid unit that generates 247 BHP and 242 Nm.
The RX350h Luxury gets an all-wheel drive system as standard and is capable of doing 0-100kph in a claimed 7.9 seconds, with a claimed top speed of 200kph.
The RX500h F-Sport+ trim packs a 2.4-litre petrol engine paired with an e-motor, developing 366 BHP and 460 Nm.
The RX500h F-Sport+ comes with all-wheel drive as standard and can do the 0-100kph dash in 6.2 seconds and go on to a top speed of 210kph.
Lexus is offering a choice of three interior colours – Black, Dark Sepia and Solis White – and two trim options that include sumi woodgrain and medium bamboo brown.
The fifth-gen Lexus RX rivals the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Range Rover Velar, Jaguar F-Pace and Audi Q7.