Lexus India has officially started deliveries of its fifth-generation RX Luxury SUV, which was first unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023. The SUV is available in two variants: RX 350h Luxury and RX 500h F-Sport+. The ex-showroom prices for these models are Rs 95.8 lakh and Rs 1.18 crore, respectively. This SUV marks the introduction of the first fully connected car by the Japanese luxury brand in India. The company said that it has witnessed good demand for the RX in the entire APAC (Asia Pacific) region with India contributing to more than 30 percent of its sales in the region.
The Lexus RX is a five-seater luxury SUV built on Toyota’s GA-K platform, which is also shared by its siblings, the Lexus ES and NX SUV. It boasts a striking design, featuring a trademark Spindle Grille, sleek LED headlights, LED taillights, a light bar at the centre of its rear, and V-shaped LED DRLs.
Inside the RX, it is equipped with a large 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless app connectivity. Talking about the powertrain, the 350h luxury variant employs a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid engine that develops 243.6 hp and 242 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a CVT that sends power to all four wheels. On the other hand, the RX 500h draws its power from a 2.4-litre petrol engine clubbed with a twin electric motor setup that collectively belts out 360.9 hp and 460 Nm of peak torque. The 5-seater luxury SUV rivals the likes of BMW M5, Range Rover Velar, Jaguar F-Pace, and Audi Q7.
Naveen Soni, President, Lexus India, said, “We are delighted by the overwhelming response that we have received from our guests for the new Lexus RX. In fact, new RX bookings from January to June 2023, is more than double of what we have sold in the last five years. This only reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences as we are confident that the RX will pioneer a new segment in the luxury SUV space with its innovative product offering, breath-taking design, and thrilling performance.”
