Lexus has chosen to premiere the Lexus facelifted RX car series globally on June 1, 2022 through the official website. It is built using the new GA-K modular chassis architecture and provides four power options, including the first wave of revelations The specifications of the RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h F Sport Performance, and the US plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid model RX 450h+ will be announced later.
According to the new car information revealed by the original manufacturer, the Lexus major facelift of the US-standard RX model will provide 6 levels of model settings, including Standard, Premium, Premium+, Luxury, F Sport Handling and F Sport Performance models, and according to the model The grade offers 10 exterior car color options. The facelifted Lexus RX model adopts the new GA-K modular chassis architecture. The body length remains the same as the previous model at 4,890 mm, but the wheelbase has increased by 60 mm to 2,850 mm, and the body width has increased by 25mm to 1,920mm. The vehicle height is lowered by 10mm, and bead settings ranging from 19 inches to 21 inches are provided depending on the model.
The interior of the Lexus facelifted RX model adopts the "Tazuna (日本语 reins)" design concept that originated from the NX car series, a fully wrap-around cockpit, and is equipped with E-Latch electronic door handles and LCD instruments. , HUD head-up display, panoramic openable sunroof, and the first 14-inch central touch screen in the car series, providing more luxurious interior settings than the previous model. Through the increase in wheelbase of the major facelift model, the new generation RX provides a more spacious rear seat space. At the same time, high-end models also have independent rear seat air conditioning controls, heated and ventilated seats, and Type-C charging jacks.
Different from the power configuration of the NX car series, the Lexus revamped RX car series does not provide an entry-level power option of 250. Instead, it provides the RX 350 with a 2.4-liter gasoline turbine engine paired with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission, and the configuration is 2.5 The RX 350h, a liter gasoline-electric hybrid, the RX 450h+, a 2.5-liter plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid, and the brand's first RX 500h F Sport Performance model.
Both the RX 350 and RX 350h have front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive settings. The RX 500h F Sport Performance uses a 2.4-liter gasoline turbine engine with electric motor assist. The transmission system uses a 6-speed automatic manual transmission with the new Direct 4 four-wheel drive system configuration, with a combined horsepower output of 367 horsepower, and can accelerate from zero to 96 kilometers per hour in 5.9 seconds.
In terms of active safety equipment, the facelifted RX model comes standard with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 active safety system for the first time. The PCS early warning protection system includes pedestrian and motorcyclist detection, intersection traffic assistance and other functions. In addition, The DRCC full-speed active cruise control system with new speed curve settings, the LDA lane departure warning system with steering assist function, and the newly added EDSS emergency driving parking assist system, while providing the first safety assist display function above the steering wheel. This allows the driver to have a clearer understanding of the active safety system's operating status.
