[Pacific Automotive Network Shopping Guide Channel] The new generation of Lexus RX (ask for lowest price | check specifications) will make its global debut online at 8:00 on June 1, Beijing time. The new car is built on the GA-K platform under the Toyota TNGA architecture, and adopts the latest generation design language of Lexus , with all aspects of basic performance optimized. The new car provides a wealth of power systems to choose from, and introduces the high-performance hybrid model for the first time.
Appearance analysis
The overall shape of the new car adopts Lexus' new generation design language. The whole car is very artistic and recognizable. The sharp lines combined with the shape of the body's curved surface make you recognize that this is a new car, whether it is the body outline or every detail. Lexus. The shape design of the entire car maintains Lexus's consistent high design standards, and the use of light and shadow on the body is superb. The family-style spindle design elements and the classic suspended C-pillar opening of the RX series are perfectly inherited on the new generation of RX. The through-type taillights are a new design for this generation of Lexus SUV models. The RX has also become the last vehicle of the brand to be completed. An SUV model using a through-type taillight shape.
The flat car logo seems to be floating, embedded at the junction of the grille and the paint surface, keeping it simple while appearing extremely three-dimensional.
The shape of the headlights is synchronized with the design of the brand's entire series. There is no longer the complicated fold line shape of the special-shaped split daytime running lights. Instead, the L-shaped daytime running lights of the same style as the LS are integrated into the lampshade.
The words "LEXUS" above the taillights replace the previous LOGO, and the model logo of "RX450h+ AWD" is on the lower right. Unexpectedly, the rear uses a hidden exhaust, and the imitation diversion hole design that echoes the front face greatly enhances the sporty feel of the vehicle.
Interior/Configuration/Power Analysis
The interior of the new car adopts the Tazuna Reins concept cockpit, which is more driver-centric and further innovates in terms of technology and comfort. Compared with the current RX model, the overall interior of the new car reduces the use of horizontal straight lines, weakening the upper and lower layers, and the overall layout is simpler. The entire central control panel is slightly tilted towards the driver's side, giving it a very sporty feel, changing the symmetrical and straight style of the old model. The use of the new large central control screen also gives the RX a bit of a "future technology cockpit".
In terms of driving assistance configuration, the new car is equipped with the latest generation of Lexus intelligent safety system LSS+ 3.0, which includes Advanced Park intelligent parking function, pre-collision safety system PCS, forward traffic crossing warning system FCTA (emergency steering assist function ESA), automatic Adaptive cruise control system (with full speed range following), lane departure warning system LDA, intelligent lane tracking system LTA, lane change assist system LCA, road sign recognition assist system RSA, road sign recognition assist system RSA, door opening assist detection system SEA. Among them, the door-opening assist detection system SEA is very interesting. The car doors will be equipped with e-Latch intelligent electronically controlled doors as standard to replace the traditional mechanical door structure, which can automatically prevent the door from opening when a rear danger is detected.
The new car is launched in three models, equipped with three types of power, namely the 2.5-liter hybrid of the RX350h, the 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid of the RX 450h+, and the 2.4-liter turbocharged high-performance hybrid system of the RX 500 F SPORT Performance. .
| New generation Lexus RX power layout | |||
| Engine | Maximum power | Transmission | Drive form |
| 2.4T turbocharged engine (RX 500h) | 205kW (275PS) | Aisin 8 AT | DIRECT4 electronic dynamic four-wheel drive rear axle eAxle electric drive system |
2.5L+ motor (RX350h) HEV hybrid | 178kW (242PS) | E-CVT | front-wheel drive E-Four electronic four-wheel drive |
2.5L+ motor (RX450h+) PHEV plug-in hybrid | 222kW (302PS) | E-CVT | E-Four Electronics In terms of four-wheel drive |
suspension, the new generation RX uses front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension.Among them, the newly developed rear multi-link independent suspension can efficiently transmit driving force to the road surface and maintain a stable vehicle driving posture. The exquisite position and shape of the upper control arm avoids occupying the interior space and ensures a spacious interior. room space. In addition, the optimization of the shock absorber structure and suspension characteristics effectively suppresses changes in the vehicle's attitude during starting and acceleration, and reduces body vibration during driving.
Editor’s Comment
North America is the largest market for the Lexus brand, and RX is also the champion model of the Lexus brand in the North American market, performing well. Comparing with , BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE, it has a clear positioning as a mid- to large-sized SUV among luxury brands.
However, the Lexus RX in the Chinese market is somewhat special. Cars are bulk consumer goods that require a budget when purchasing. The current models on sale have a guide price range of 400,000 to 800,000 yuan. This has kept RX’s positioning in the Chinese market between luxury brand mid-size SUVs and mid-to-large SUVs. Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X3 are firmly in the top three sales of luxury medium and large SUV models in the Chinese market. What is different from usual is that China's luxury SUV market is surging this year. There was the all-new BMW Brilliance X5 in the past, and the Beijing Benz GLC in the later. Today, when luxury brands are competing for domestic production, they still insist on importing complete vehicles for sales. The Lexus RX shoulders heavy responsibilities and challenges. This generation change also makes me look forward to the price of the new generation RX car series: with the product design of the new generation model and the good quality assurance of the Lexus brand, if the price is compared to X5, this car can beat; if it is compared to GLC , that may be a dimensionality reduction attack. Of course, the premise is that the price of this thunder car is not increased.
(Pictures/Text/Photos: Pacific Automotive Network Wu Qiang-2011)
