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Lexus RX

January 12, 2023

The Lexus RX (Japanese: レクサス・RX, Hepburn: Rekusasu RX) is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier, export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX.[1] Considered as the first luxury crossover SUV,[2][3] four generations of the RX have been produced to date, the first being compact in size, and the latter three classified as mid-size. Both front- and four-wheel drive configurations have been used on the RX series, and several gasoline powertrain options, including V6 engines and hybrid systems, have been offered. In the Lexus model lineup, the RX sits below the larger GX and LX (marketed as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and the Toyota Land Cruiser body-on-frame SUVs outside North America), and above the smaller NX crossover with a lesser displacement inline-four engine. The name "RX" stands for "Radiant Crossover".[4] It has also been labelled as "Recreational Cross Country" in some markets.[5] The RX's current Toyota counterparts are the Highlander/Kluger; past counterparts were the Harrier and Venza.

Lexus RX
Overview
ManufacturerLexus (Toyota)
Also calledToyota Harrier (Japan, 1998–2013)
ProductionDecember 1997 – present
Model years1998–present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Chronology
SuccessorToyota Harrier (XU60) (Japan, for XU30 model)

The first-generation RX 300, fitted with a 3.0-liter V6 engine, began sales in 1998. The Japanese market Harrier released in 1997 also offered a 2.2-liter inline-four, later uprated to 2.4 liters. The second-generation RX 300 (3.0-liter V6) and RX 330 (3.3-liter V6) models went on sale in 2003, with both variants supplanted by the more powerful RX 350 (3.5-liter V6) in 2006. Like the previous series, a 2.4-liter inline-four engine was sold alongside the 3.0-liter V6 in the Japanese market Harrier. In 2005, a hybridized gasoline-electric version of the 3.3-liter second-generation model was made available as the RX 400h in export markets and as the Harrier Hybrid in Japan. For the third generation released in 2009, both RX 350 (3.5-liter V6) and RX 450h (3.5-liter V6 hybrid) models were initially offered, with an entry-level RX 270 (2.7-liter inline-four) offered by Lexus in some Asian markets, including in Japan, since 2010. Since the release of the third generation, Japanese sales have occurred under the RX name as opposed to Harrier as had been the case previously. In the fourth generation, a turbocharged (2.0-liter inline-four) RX 200t/300 model was introduced to replace the previous 2.7-liter unit.

The RX has been assembled at Toyota Motor Kyushu since launch. The RX and RX Hybrid were the first Lexus models to be built outside Japan, with North American market versions produced at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant in Cambridge, Ontario beginning 2003 (RX) and expanded in 2014 (RX Hybrid).[6] Hybrid transaxles are built at the Kokura plant in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka since 2009.[7][8]

First generation (XU10; 1998)

First generation (XU10)
 
Pre-facelift Lexus RX 300 (US)
Overview
Also calledToyota Harrier (Japan)
Production
  • December 1997 – January 2003 (Toyota Harrier)[8]
  • January 1998 – January 2003 (Lexus RX)
Model years1999–2003 (Lexus RX)
AssemblyJapan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (TMK)[8]
DesignerMakoto Oshima (1995)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed U140E/F automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,615 mm (103.0 in)[9]
Length4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)

1998–2000

The idea concept behind the RX—a crossover between a luxury sedan and SUV—started in 1993 when it was hypothesized by TMS (Toyota Motor Sales) and Toyota Motor executives during a luncheon in Nagoya. By 1994, that vehicle was officially proposed by TMS executives at product planning meeting in Toyota City, Japan and put into development. In December 1995, the final design directed under designer Makoto Oshima was approved for production, and prototypes later went into testing in 1996.[1] In Japan, the company was selling the Toyota Caldina which offered AWD capability and a spacious interior.

 
Lexus RX 300 (US spec)

Prior to the RX public debut, a concept sport utility vehicle, the SLV, previewed the model at the Chicago Auto Show on 9 February 1997.[10] The SLV name stood for Sport Luxury Vehicle. The production-ready concept combined the characteristics of an SUV, wagon, and sedan,[11] and featured high-ground clearance and an elevated seating position. The concept's overall design intent was to be commonly used for suburban driving.[10] At the debut of the concept vehicle, it was reported that the crossover was to be based on the ES 300 sedan, and would go into production with an entry-level price of over US$30,000.[10]

The RX was built on a unibody chassis.[12] Its exterior design was not typical of existing four-door vehicles at its introduction.[13] Among design features, the vehicle featured front triangular quarter-windows, door-mounted side mirrors, a rear liftgate with top-mounted spoiler, and translucent front and rear light covers with round lenses.[12][13] The exterior color scheme was two-tone, with the bumper and lower body-side cladding a gray color.[13] The RX 300 possessed a drag coefficient of Cd=0.36.[12] The first-generation Lexus RX was built in Kyushu, Japan.[12]

Introduced in Japan in December 1997 along with V6 powered versions, the four-cylinder powered Harrier was available in front-wheel drive (SXU10) and all-wheel drive (SXU15) form. The 2.2 L 5S-FE I4 produced 102 kilowatts (137 hp) JIS and 191 N⋅m (141 lb⋅ft) of torque.[14] Both models were fitted with a 4-speed automatic transmission.[14] The Japanese-market Toyota Harrier could be optioned with JBL sound system, sport seats, and a leather steering wheel.[14] The Harrier found success in the Japanese market, and was also shipped as grey imports to right hand drive markets in Asia and Canada.[15][16]

 
Interior

The V6-powered model was available in front-wheel drive (MCU10) and all-wheel drive (MCU15) form, which comprised all RX 300 sales in export markets from March 1998 to 2003, and Harrier V6 sales in Japan from 1997 to 2003. The 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 was rated at 164 kilowatts (220 hp) and 301 N⋅m (222 lb⋅ft).[13][14] The transmission, a 4-speed automatic unit, offered a "Snow" mode which started the vehicle in second gear for better traction in adverse weather conditions.[17] For the RX 300, a 240-watt, 7-speaker Pioneer sound system was standard, while a premium Nakamichi customized sound system was available as an option. Interior features further included Walnut wood trim and an optional in-dash six-CD changer.[17] The overall RX 300 concept, which directed SUV qualities to an on-road vehicle, was based on market research which found that merely 7 percent of SUV owners drove off-road.[17] The RX 300 interior featured leather trim, two rows of seating, and a rear cargo area which could be concealed beneath a tonneau cover.[13] The center dashboard was dominated by a central liquid crystal display (LCD) multi-information screen for audio, climate, and performance data,[13] along with a U-shaped wood trim piece and a pair of air conditioning vents.[12] The gear shift was mounted at the base of the center console, thus leaving open space below for additional storage space, legroom, or movement to the passenger-side seat.[12][13] The rear seats could be adjusted forward and back, as well as fold flat for increased cargo room.[13][18] Total cargo volume with the seats folded was 130 cu ft (3.68 m3).[13]

Safety features included driver and passenger front airbags, front seat-mounted side torso airbags, anti-lock brakes, side impact door beams, daytime running lights, and five headrests as standard.[13] Vehicle Stability Control, an electronic stability program, was optional at the RX 300's debut,[12] and became standard in 2000.[19] The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the RX 300 "Good" overall in their frontal offset crash test.[20]

2000–2003

 
Facelift Lexus RX 300 (US)

In 2000, the RX 300 was refreshed with revised headlights and tail lights, along with the option of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps.[18] The interior also gained the option of a DVD-based navigation system.[18] A burgundy exterior color, Venetian Red Pearl, was only offered on 1999–2000 year models.[21]

 
Facelift Lexus RX 300 (Europe)

In November 2000, the 2.2-liter 5S-FE engine in the Harrier was replaced by the 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE four-cylinder engine, producing 117 kilowatts (157 hp) JIS and 221 newton-metres (163 lb⋅ft) of torque.[22] As before, the engine was offered with either front-wheel drive (ACU10) or all-wheel drive (ACU15) versions.[22] A small facelift was also performed on the Harrier. Options included sport-tuned suspension and DVD voice navigation.[22]

In 2001, a limited edition "Silversport" was offered that included a monochromatic paint scheme in Millennium Silver or Black with an all black interior and perforated leather seats.[23] Exclusively for 2002, Lexus introduced the limited RX 300 "Coach Edition," featuring perforated leather trim in the interior, honeycomb grille, Coach badging on the exterior and interior, and a set of Coach luggage.[24]

Awards won by the first-generation Lexus RX include most appealing luxury SUV by J.D. Power and Associates in 1998,[25] Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year for 1999, Money magazine's Best Deal on the Road in the SUV class in 1999, and Kelley Blue Book's Best to Hold Value Award in 1999, 2000, and 2001.[26]

The RX 300 sold over 370,000 units in its five years on the market.[27] It was successful in terms of sales, and became the best-selling Lexus model shortly after its introduction.[17] Its popularity contributed to the growth of the premium crossover SUV market, with several rival makes launching competing models in response to the RX 300.[17][18]

Second generation (XU30; 2003)

Second generation (XU30)
 
Pre-facelift Lexus RX 330 (Australia)
Overview
Also calledToyota Harrier (Japan)
Production
  • February 2003 – December 2008 (Lexus RX)
  • February 2003 – July 2013 (Toyota Harrier)
Model years2004–2009
Assembly
DesignerHiroshi Suzuki and Takumi Ichikawa[28]
Body and chassis
PlatformToyota K platform
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length
  • 4,729 mm (186.2 in)
  • 4,755 mm (187.2 in) (hybrid)
Width1,844 mm (72.6 in)
Height
  • 2006–07: 1,740 mm (68.5 in)
  • 2008 AWD: 1,687 mm (66.4 in)
  • 2008 FWD: 1,679 mm (66.1 in)
Chronology
SuccessorToyota Harrier (XU60) (Japan)

2003–2007

In 1998, development began on the XU30 platform under chief engineer Yukihiro Okane. Design work was started under Makoto Oshima and would continue into 2000 when a concept design by Hiroshi Sukuki was approved. By early 2001, the final production design was green-lighted by the executive board, with the first prototypes being tested in 2002. Design patents were filed on 1 April 2002 under No. 794 at the Japanese Patent Office and on 21 April 2003 at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.[29][30]

The XU30 was previewed in January 2003 at the North American International Auto Show. Featuring a sleeker body style than its predecessor, the XU30 claimed to have a drag coefficient of Cd=0.35 and new LED tailamps.[31][32] From the inside, the RX 330 interior featured genuine Golden Bird's Eye Maple or Walnut wood trim, a sliding multi-level center storage console, dual-zone climate control, and power tilt/telescopic steering column. Available options included a 210-watt, 11-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system, DVD-based navigation system with backup camera, rear seat DVD player with wireless headphones, panoramic three panel moonroof, and heated seats.[33]

 
Pre-facelift Lexus RX 350
 
Interior

All RX models came standard with eight airbags, including dual front airbags, front row side torso airbags, side curtain airbags, a driver's knee airbag; Vehicle Stability Control (VDIM on RX 400h) and a tire-pressure monitoring system were standard. An Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) with HID headlamps and a backup camera (w/navigation system) were optional. In Japan, the Toyota Harrier was the first worldwide production car with optional radar-assisted Pre-Collision System (PCS) (Forward collision warning only, no autonomous braking).[34] front and side view monitoring and cornering assist monitor with threat monitor.[35] The Lexus RX received a "Good" overall rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal crash test.[36] U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test results in 2004 rated the RX 330 the maximum five stars in the Frontal Driver, Frontal Passenger, Side Driver, and Side Rear Passenger categories, and four of five stars in the Rollover category.[37]

In February 2003, the second-generation Toyota Harrier (codename ACU30 and MCU30 for the front-wheel drive models, and ACU35 and MCU35 for the all-wheel drive models) was launched in Japan. The Harrier was fitted either a 2.4 L I4 or 3.0 L V6 with or without all-wheel drive, and a new 5-speed automatic transmission with +/- shift along with available "AIRS" air-suspension on the 3.0 L V6 models. The new RX launched for European and Asian markets in early 2003, where it was sold as the RX 300 (MCU30/MCU35) and made in Japan. Asian markets included Singapore, where it succeeded the previously sold Harrier, South Korea, and Taiwan. The RX 300 featured a 3.0 L V6, with only the all-wheel drive version available, and air-suspension could be specified.

In North America, the RX 330 series began sales in March 2003 for the 2004 model year. Here, the car was badged RX 330 denoting its larger 3.3-liter V6.[38] The RX 330 (MCU33/MCU38) was powered by a 3.3-liter ULEV certified 3MZ-FE V6, rated at 230 horsepower (170 kW) SAE and 238 pound-feet (323 N⋅m) linked to a 5-speed automatic and was offered in either front or all-wheel drive. New technology features included Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) with swivel headlights,[39] height-adjustable air suspension on the all-wheel drive models, Dynamic Laser Cruise Control system, and rain-sensing wipers. All North American models were initially built in Japan until September 2003 when production of the RX 330 began in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.[6] For each year of the second and third generation RX, a small number of non-hybrid RXs were assembled in Japan.[citation needed]

Lexus debuted the RX 400h (MHU38) at the 2004 North American International Auto Show, with plans to launch the vehicle in the U.S. market. The equivalent Harrier Hybrid debuted in Japan on 22 March 2005, the same day as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.[citation needed] Hybrid production began in March 2005 at Toyota Motor Kyushu.[8] The Lexus RX 400h made its U.S. sales debut in mid-2005, with over 9,000 pre-orders at launch.[40] The RX 400h's arrival in the U.S. had been delayed by several months; Lexus had announced in November 2004 that the American launch of the hybrid Lexus SUV would occur for the 2006 model year.[41] The RX 400h became the first production premium hybrid vehicle when it went on sale in 2005.[42]

 
 
Lexus RX 400h

Compared to the Lexus RX 330 and RX 350, the RX 400h featured a different front grille and round fog lights, and also differently styled LED taillights in place of the conventional LED ones on the RX 330/RX 350. Different exterior colors were offered. In 2007, Hybrid badging was added to the rear side doors. The RX 400h interior featured a hybrid information display on the navigation screen showing electrical motor, gasoline engine, and regenerative braking activation in real time.[43] Some RX 400h models without navigation screens displayed the information on a small monochrome display on the instrument panel. When launched in 2005, the RX 400h came exclusively with brushed aluminum interior accents, in place of the wood trim offered in the standard RX. This changed in 2006, when the RX 400h became available with Bird's Eye Maple wood trim.

Since its launch, the all-wheel drive RX 400h/Harrier Hybrid was sold at a substantial premium over the non-hybrid RX 300/RX 330/RX 350/Harrier.[44] In the U.S., the initial base price was US$49,185, which was a US$5,600 premium over a similarly equipped RX 330/RX 350.[42] A front-wheel drive version of the RX 400h debuted in 2006, with a base MSRP approximately US$1,400 less than the all-wheel drive RX hybrid.[45] For 2007, along with the reduction of the federal hybrid tax credit for its hybrids, Lexus lowered the base price of the RX 400h to US$42,580 and US$41,180 for the respective all-wheel and front-wheel drive versions.[46] The list price in Japan for the Harrier Hybrid ranged from ¥4.095 million to ¥4.62 million.[47] Based on the 2010 Lexus RX redesign, there was no RX 400h for the 2009 model year. However, the RX 400h did receive a facelift for the 2008 model year, featuring a blue Lexus badge and a rear spoiler that matches the body color.

The gasoline-powered part of the RX 400h engine system was a 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6, very similar to the one found in the RX 330. It produced 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) and 288 N⋅m (212 lbf⋅ft).[48] The gasoline engine was aided by a maximum of two additional electric motors, one driving the front wheels, producing 167 PS (123 kW; 165 hp) and 333 N⋅m (246 lbf⋅ft) and connected to the CVT gearbox,[48] and the other driving the rear wheels, producing 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) and 130 N⋅m (96 lbf⋅ft).[48] The whole system, called Lexus Hybrid Drive (also Hybrid Synergy Drive), produced a maximum of 272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp).[48] With Lexus Hybrid Drive, under normal driving conditions, only the front motor and gasoline engine were used. The rear motor was only used under full-throttle acceleration or when the front wheels lost traction.[42] An Ni-MH battery was responsible for powering the motors,[42] and charged by generators during deceleration or sharp cornering.[44] Standard features included an Electronically Controlled Brake and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management stability control system.

The RX 400h gasoline engine switched off automatically and the car ran completely on electricity when either stationary, decelerating, or being driven at slow speeds—less than 60 km/h (40 mph).[42] Not only did the hybrid drive in the RX 400h improve fuel economy, but with the assistance of the electric motor, the RX 400h could reach 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 7.3 seconds,[42] quicker than the gasoline-only RX. Despite the increased performance, the RX 400h/Harrier Hybrid consumed roughly the same amount of gasoline as a compact four-cylinder sedan[49] and it qualified as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) in the US.[43] Passing power at lower and mid engine rpm's was noticeably improved due to the electric motor. The water pump for the gasoline engine is driven by the camshaft belt. To improve efficiency, and because the gasoline engine shuts down during electric-only operation,[50] the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor are beltless; rather than being tied to engine output,[50] these components are powered by electric motors via the battery instead.[50][51]

The RX 400h served as the launch vehicle of the Lexus hybrid lineup, which later expanded to include hybrid versions of other Lexus vehicles, including the GS 450h and LS 600h/LS 600h L, and in 2009, the first ever designated-hybrid (no gasoline model available) Lexus, the HS 250h.

In January 2005, Lexus introduced the RX 330 "Thundercloud Edition" for the U.S. market, featuring a chrome horizontal-slatted grille, unique 5-spoke 18" alloy wheels, black Bird's Eye Maple wood trim, Thundercloud badges and carpeted floor mats, and two special exterior colors (Thundercloud Metallic and Thundercloud Flint Mica). Production was limited to 6,500 units.[52]

 
 
Facelift Lexus RX 350

In 2006 for the 2007 model year, the RX received a mid-cycle refresh consisting of a new 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 replacing the 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 engine on non-hybrid models, updating the vehicle's name from RX 330 to RX 350, with new model codes GSU30 and GSU35. The RX 350 also featured an updated, Lexus Generation V DVD navigation system with improved graphics, voice controlled destination inputs, and a new feature called "bread crumbs." Bread crumbs will enable drivers to retrace their steps. The new navigation system also featured voice dial systems and the ability to enter destinations by voice address while driving.

2007–2008

 
Lexus RX 350 Pebble Beach

In 2007 for the 2008 model year, the RX received a revised grille, chrome door handles, available new seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with a liquid graphite finish, and Brandy Wine Mica or Desert Sage Metallic were new exterior choices. Black Bird's Eye Maple wood with gray interior was a new interior option for that year.

In February 2008 for the 2009 model year, Lexus added a new Pebble Beach Edition, limited to 6000 units, with a base MSRP of US$41,580 – US$42,980. These limited production models have "Pebble Beach" badges on front fenders and embroidered front floor mats, were available in Black Onyx and Truffle Mica color, and came equipped with limited-edition 18-inch alloy wheels, a color-keyed rear spoiler, and a chrome-finished grille. Buyers also received a choice of custom amenities designed to complement the Pebble Beach lifestyle. Production ended in December 2008.

The RX 330 was named most appealing luxury SUV by J.D. Power and Associates in 2004.[53] It was also the Best Overall Value in the SUV market over US$30,000 in 2003, 2004, and 2005 according to Intellichoice.[54][55] The Lexus RX 400h was one of only four SUVs to achieve recognition on J.D. Power and Associates' 2006 Automotive Environmental Index of the top 30 most environmentally friendly vehicles.[56] J.D. Power also awarded the RX 400h the top spot for entry-luxury SUVs in its 2005 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study on owners' attitudes towards new vehicle designs.[57] At the 2005 GreenFleet Awards in the United Kingdom, recognizing environmentally friendly transportation, Lexus was recognized for introducing the RX 400h with the 4x4 Manufacturer of the Year title.[58] The RX 400h was named SUV of Texas at the 2005 Texas Truck Rodeo awards,[59] and was awarded recognition as a CNET editor's choice vehicle in 2005.[60]

Third generation (AL10; 2008)

Third generation (AL10)
 
Pre-facelift Lexus RX 350 (Australia)
Overview
ProductionNovember 2008 – 2015
Model years2010–2015
Assembly
DesignerMasanari Sakae, Hiroyuki Tada, Shinno Kato and Tokiko Gamou[62][63]
Body and chassis
PlatformToyota K platform
RelatedToyota Venza (AV10)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,741 mm (107.9 in)
Length4,770 mm (187.8 in)
Width1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height
  • AWD: 1,684 mm (66.3 in)
  • FWD: 1,720 mm (67.7 in)

2008–2012

Development of the third-generation RX began in 2004. Chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda headed development, with design being conducted from 2005. In late 2006, design work by Masanari Sakae was chosen, with the final designs that were presented as 1:1 scale models being green-lighted for production in the first half of 2007. On 9 October 2007, design patents were filed at the Japanese Patent Office (7 April 2008 in the U.S.) for both a conceptual variant and two production variants (RX and RX 450h). The first North American pre-production prototypes were sent to Cambridge, Canada in early 2008 for testing prior to the first RX 350 rolling off the production line on 28 November 2008.[65][66][62] A hybrid concept vehicle, the LF-Xh, previewed the third-generation RX's design direction at international auto shows a year prior to the production model's debut. The LF-Xh, which stands for Lexus Future-Crossover(X) hybrid, was first shown at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The LF-Xh featured a V6 engine with electric motors, LED headlights and taillights, and a concept interior.[67]

Lexus debuted the third-generation RX on 19 November 2008. The AL10 series is built in Japan and Canada, with North American models primarily built in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. American RX 350 sales began in February 2009 as a 2010 model. For 2009, the front-wheel drive RX 350 starts at US$36,800 while the all-wheel drive version starts at US$38,200. EPA-estimated fuel economy is improved at city/highway/combined 18/25/21 mpg for the FWD RX 350 and 18/24/20 mpg for the AWD model.[68] The RX 350 (GGL10/GGL15) features a revised 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 engine producing 275 horsepower (205 kW) with a wider power curve,[69][70] it remains ULEV-II certified and now uses a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift.[70]

 
Pre-facelift Lexus RX 350
 
Interior

The third-generation RX's new transmission can lock-up its torque converter from 2nd through 6th gears to improve fuel economy. By dropping the center locking differential, a new Active Torque Control all-wheel drive system diverts anywhere from 50% or up to 100% power to the front wheels for reduced drivetrain associated efficiency losses which in turn increases fuel efficiency. An Electric Power Steering (EPS) system replaces the previous belt-driven hydraulic pump. A double wishbone rear suspension setup replaces the previous MacPherson strut design for improved handling and greater cargo space, while an optional Sports Package adds a performance-tuned suspension.[69]

The AL10 RX's new exterior styling adopts the L-finesse design language, and outer features include a rear spoiler which hides the rear window wiper and radio antenna creating a less cluttered appearance. The drag coefficient on the latest RX 350 has been reduced to Cd=0.33.[69] Exterior dimensions are increased, with cargo room increased by five percent over the prior generation.[69] For the interior, major standard features include SmartAccess, a keyless entry and start system, electrochromic heated side mirrors, UV reducing exterior glass, Bluetooth, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power 10-way driver and passenger seats, sliding and reclining rear seats and a power rear hatch. The instrument cluster's multi-function display uses an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display instead of a thin film transistor (TFT-LCD) display. New cabin technologies include VoiceBox Technologies conversational speech voice recognition system, the first of its kind in the U.S.,[71] which can recognize general speech commands. The new hard disk drive HDD-based navigation system no longer uses a touchscreen, instead replacing it with Lexus' Remote Touch controller, similar in function to a computer mouse, with haptic feedback. Optional accessory features include XM Satellite Radio, a 15-speaker 330-watt Mark Levinson Surround Sound audio system, a dual-screen Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES), 19-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, power front seat cushion extender, perforated and semi-aniline leather seats, a smog sensor for the HVAC system, power folding side view mirrors, and navigation system. With XM subscription the navigation adds real-time NavTraffic and NavWeather updates.[72][73]

The third-generation RX comes standard with a twin-chamber front passenger airbags, side torso airbags for the front row, side curtain airbags for front and rear rows, and knee airbags for the front row. Active headrests become standard to help reduce whiplash injuries. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) which helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards on inclines are standard while a more advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system is optional.[74] VDIM is designed to be more subtle and less intrusive in performance than VSC alone, VDIM can also engage prior to an actual skid taking place acting as a preventative measure. The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) remains optional, while a new bi-xenon optional Intelligent Highbeam feature is added, this system can dim the high-beams automatically whenever traffic is detected. Other optional safety features include a Pre-Collision System (PCS) and a Head-up Display (HUD) which helps the driver keep attention on the road ahead by displaying navigation, speed, and audio information on the windshield; the HUD uses high-intensity LEDs displaying high contrast white figures on the windshield allowing it to be read in direct sunlight.[72] The optional navigation system offers a backup camera and a Wide-View Side Monitor utilizes a camera on the passenger side view mirror to help eliminate blind spots on the passenger side at low speeds, this system does not include the 180° wide-angle front camera found in the LX 570. To further help improve visibility, water-repellent glass is used on the front doors.

 
 
Pre-facelift Lexus RX 450h

Introduced in 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle, the RX 450h (GLV10/GLV15) premiered alongside its non-hybrid counterpart, the RX 350. Manufacturer's specifications indicated largely identical outward dimensions for the RX 450h with the RX 350.[73] The RX 450h was scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in mid to late 2009,[69] with sales introductions for the RX 450h in Asia (including Japan) and Europe in the same year. The RX 450h features an upgraded 3.5 L 2GR-FXE V6 engine (shared with the RX 350) which produces 245 hp (183 kW) at 6000 rpm,[70] along with a new inverter which boosts total horsepower to 297 hp (221 kW) (with the electric motors providing an added 22 hp (16 kW)).[69][70] The new inverter is 8 kg lighter, and more efficient. Up to three electric motors are used in the hybrid system, including two dual motors for the forward wheels (123 kW output), and a third for the rear wheels on the AWD model (50 kW; engages when slippage is detected or the throttle pressed firmly).[75] The RX 450h's V6 engine now runs on the Atkinson cycle for added efficiency.[69] Compared to the prior Otto cycle system, the Atkinson cycle has a lower compression ratio, along with higher expansion ratio inside engine cylinders. This system uses less energy to form fuel-air mixtures, and releases more energy.[75] A lighter, more free-flowing oil (0W-20) is also used, reducing friction energy loss and oil pump power requirements.[75] Two additional systems are added to the RX 450h's Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain, an exhaust heat recovery system to reduce engine warm-up periods (optimizing engine start-stop times, particularly in cold conditions),[76] and a cooled exhaust gas-recirculation system to reduce fuel pumping loss.[70] The electric motors use the first automotive application of liquid cooling on both sides of the high-current transistors, allowing greater contribution from the electric motors versus the gasoline engine.[75]

Fuel efficiency for the RX 450h, according to EPA testing, is increased by twenty percent over the previous RX 400h.[77] Initial manufacturer data pointed to an increase of at least eight percent over the prior model.[69] In the U.S., the RX 450h is certified with a 2009 EPA fuel economy rating of 32 mpg city, 28 highway for the FWD model, and 30 mpg city, 28 highway for the AWD model.[75] This 30 mpg combined rating compares with the 20 mpg combined rating of the non-hybrid RX model.[75] The powertrain is linked to an instrument panel Eco light indicator, which enables drivers to monitor their fuel efficiency as it correlates with accelerator modulation.[75]

In August 2010, Lexus began offering the RX 270 (AGL10), a front-wheel drive model with a 2.7-liter 1AR-FE inline-four engine, in Japan,[78] China,[79] and Russia.[80] The RX 270 was a new entry-level offering for the RX lineup, produced with a lower base price and fewer emissions.[79] It was introduced at the 2010 Moscow Auto Show, and aimed to circumvent the additional taxes applied to automobiles with large engine displacements and higher emissions; import cars in China over 3.0 L are subject to additional fees.[81]

In July 2010, Bloomberg reported that an all-electric Lexus RX had been developed in partnership with Tesla Motors.[82] The RX was fitted with a Tesla-designed battery pack, and is to be used as a test mule for electric vehicle development.[82]

2012–2015

 
 
Facelift Lexus RX 350
 
 
Facelift Lexus RX 450h F Sport

A facelift was designed through late 2010 and patented on 7 January 2011 under European design registration number 001845801-0004.[83] The facelift was unveiled at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show with new wheels, interior colors, new head and tail lamps and new grilles. New LED running lights were introduced as well. The F Sport was introduced, with a honeycomb grille, 8-speed automatic transmission, and a unique sporty interior. In the US, the new model uses the Lexus Enform telematics system, which includes the Safety Connect SOS system and Shazam tagging. Sales began worldwide in April 2012 for the RX 350 and RX 450h, with sales for the F-Sport variants starting in July of the same year.

Several awards won by the third-generation Lexus RX include AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Luxury Crossover SUV,[84] Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award for Luxury Utility Vehicle,[85] and Residual Value Award for Near Luxury SUV from Automotive Lease Guide.[86] The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the RX 350 its Top Safety Pick accolade.[87][88] In 2013, J.D. Power and Associates named the RX as the most dependable vehicle in the U.S.; it was the first time a SUV/crossover had ever been listed as such.[89]

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test results has given the RX 350 the maximum five star rating in the Frontal Driver, Frontal Passenger, Side Driver, and Side Rear Passenger categories, and four of five stars in the Rollover category at a risk of 16.4%.[90] The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the RX 350 a Top Safety Pick given "Good" overall ratings in both frontal offset and side crash tests, the RX also received "Good" ratings in all 14 measured categories.[87][88] In 2014 (for the 2015 U.S. model year), the North American Lexus RX 350 gains new standard equipment such as the popular display audio package and LED front fog lamps. Navigation equipped models receive an upgraded 19 inch wheel finish as well as an easier to use remote touch controller. The 2015 model year F-Sport models now have the option of a cabernet red interior.

Safety

2015 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD NHTSA[91]
Overall:      
Frontal driver:      
Frontal passenger:      
Side driver:      
Side passenger:      
Side pole driver:      
Rollover AWD:       16.4%
IIHS:[92]
Category Rating
Moderate overlap frontal offset Good
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good1
1 strength-to-weight ratio: 4.27

Fourth generation (AL20; 2015)

Fourth generation (AL20)[93][94]
 
Overview
ProductionSeptember 2015 – present[95]
Model years2016–2022
Assembly
DesignerGen Ikeda (2012)[96]
Body and chassis
PlatformToyota K platform
RelatedToyota Highlander (XU50)
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.0 L 8AR-FTS I4 (turbocharged gasoline, RX 200t/300)
  • 3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 (gasoline, RX 350)
  • 3.5 L 2GR-FXS V6 (hybrid gasoline, RX 450h)
Power output
  • 175 kW (235 hp; 238 PS) (RX 200t/300)
  • 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) (RX 350)
  • 193 kW (259 hp; 262 PS) (RX 450h, gasoline engine only); 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) (RX 450h, combined system output)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,790 mm (109.8 in)[97]
Length
  • 4,890 mm (192.5 in)
  • L: 5,000 mm (196.9 in)[97]
Width1,895 mm (74.6 in)[97]
Height1,685–1,720 mm (66.3–67.7 in)[97]
Curb weight1,915–2,210 kg (4,222–4,872 lb)

Lexus debuted the fourth-generation RX at the April 2015 New York International Auto Show, including a "floating roof design" and a revised, bolder "Spindle Grille". The RX features a 295 hp (220 kW) version of the 3.5 L V6 engine that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.[98] The gasoline engine and electric motor RX 450h hybrid reaches a combined power of 308 hp (230 kW). Its hybrid system uses a 1.872 kWh nickel-metal-hydride battery.[99] Lexus also offers a model equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline turbocharged 8AR-FTS engine called the RX 200t (renamed to RX 300 for 2018 model year onwards), but this model is not available in North America. The vehicle is larger than the previous generation, with a 2-inch (50.8 mm) increase in wheelbase, providing more interior room throughout. To counter issues with the previous version's F-Sport ride quality being too firm, in the pursuit of sporty handling, the new generation features an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) to adjust ride quality as needed. An active anti-roll bar from the European specification third generation RX was added to the F-Sport package. Twenty-inch alloy wheels are also available, as is a panoramic sunroof. An 8.0 in (20.3 cm) center console display screen is standard equipment, with an optional 12.3” display.[100][101]

The release of the RX in the United States was scheduled for November 2015.[100][101] For the first time in the U.S. market, Lexus released an F Sport version of the RX hybrid, the RX 450h F Sport.

The North American RX models are manufactured in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and have about 25 percent of their parts coming from Japan.[102] The RX is also manufactured in Toyota's plant in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan for markets outside North America with 64 percent of its parts coming from Japan.[103]

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    Lexus RX 450h F Sport

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    Interior

RX L

In November 2017, Lexus announced new three-row seven-passenger models of the RX, the RX 350 L and RX 450h L. They are 11 cm (4.3 in) longer than the two-row model but have the same wheelbase.[104]

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    Lexus RX 350 L

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    Rear view

Refresh

The RX and RX L received a facelift in May 2019.[105][106] The refreshed model is equipped with the newer Lexus Safety System Plus 2.0 suite.[107] For the interior, new touchpad and touchscreen infotainment interfaces were added.[108]

In 2020, for the 2021 model year, both blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert became standard, and wireless smartphone charging became available as an option.[109] Smartphone mirroring systems (both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) were also introduced. Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 was also added to the RX for 2020.[clarification needed][citation needed]

In 2021, for the 2022 model year daytime bicyclist detection and low-light pedestrian detection and with Road Sign Assists and Lane Tracing Assist become available.[110]

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    Lexus RX 450h (facelift)

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    Lexus RX 350 L (facelift)

Fifth generation (ALA10/ALH10; 2022)

Fifth generation (ALA10/ALH10)
 
2022 Lexus RX 450h+ (AALH16, Japan)
Overview
Production2022–present
Model years2023–present
Assembly
DesignerJōta Kusakari[111]
Body and chassis
PlatformTNGA: GA-K[112]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • Gasoline:
  • 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (RX 350; TALA10/15)
  • Gasoline hybrid:
  • 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 (RX 350h)
  • 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (RX 500h; TALH17)
  • Gasoline plug-in hybrid:
  • 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 (RX 450h+; AALH16)
Electric motor
List
Power output
List
  • RX 350:
  • 205 kW (275 hp; 279 PS)
  • RX 350h:
  • 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) (gasoline engine only)
  • 183 kW (245 hp; 249 PS) (combined system output)
  • RX 500h:
  • 202 kW (271 hp; 275 PS) (gasoline engine only)
  • 64 kW (86 hp; 87 PS) (1ZM motor)
  • 76 kW (102 hp; 103 PS) (1YM motor)
  • 274 kW (367 hp; 373 PS) (combined system output)
  • RX 450h+:
  • 136 kW (182 hp; 185 PS) (gasoline engine only)
  • 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) (5NM motor)
  • 40 kW (54 hp; 54 PS) (4NM motor)
  • 227 kW (304 hp; 309 PS) (combined system output)
Transmission
  • 8-speed AWF8F35/UA80E "Direct Shift-8AT" automatic (RX 350)
  • eCVT (RX 350h/450h+)
  • 6-speed "Direct Shift-6AT" automatic + "eAxle" (RX 500h)
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery
Electric range86 km (53 mi) (WLTC, RX 450h+)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width1,920 mm (75.6 in)
Height1,695–1,705 mm (66.7–67.1 in)
Curb weight1,870–2,160 kg (4,123–4,762 lb)

The fifth-generation RX was unveiled on 31 May 2022.[113] Built on the GA-K platform, it is available in four models: RX 350, RX 350h, RX 450h+, and RX 500h F Sport Performance. The RX 500h model is equipped with Direct4 all-wheel drive system.[114]

The fifth-generation RX maintains the same overall length as the former model, although the wheelbase has grown to 2,850 mm (112.2 in) (extended by 60 mm [2.4 in]) with wider body at 1,920 mm (75.6 in) (widened by 25 mm [1.0 in]). The switch to the GA-K platform resulted in a lower weight by 90 kg (198.4 lb), and a lower centre of gravity by 15 mm (0.6 in) as well as wider tracks. Unlike the previous generation, this vehicle comes only a five-passenger seating, no seven-passenger seating with the third row is offered.[115] However, the newer platform, revised dimensions and fitment of suspension components allow for larger interior space.[113]

The front "spindle grille" found in most Lexus model is redesigned into a more three-dimensional mass, evolving into a design element Lexus called as "spindle body". The grille is smaller and less pointed than before. The A-pillars have also been moved back to emphasize the elongated hood.[113]

The front fenders are made of aluminium, while the B-pillars are made of 2 GPa class hot-stamped steel, which is claimed as a world first in terms of both safety and weight reduction. The mounting points for the rear suspension and its member mounting points have been highly reinforced using short pitch welding, laser screw welding and structural adhesives, creating a rigid high-torsion rear body frame. For a more linear steering response, highly rigid die-cast aluminium is used for the steering support. Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) is standard on F Sport models.[113]

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    Rear view

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    Interior

Powertrain

The ffith-generation RX is offered with four-cylinder engines from Toyota's Dynamic Force family, with the 3.5-liter V6 option dropped entirely.

The base RX 350 is equipped with the turbocharged 2.4-liter T24A-FTS gasoline engine making 205 kW (275 hp; 279 PS) and 430 N⋅m (43.8 kg⋅m; 317 lb⋅ft), mated to a Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission, and available with optional all-wheel drive.

The RX 350h uses the 2.5-liter A25A-FXS (140 kW [188 hp; 190 PS] and 243 N⋅m (24.8 kg⋅m; 179 lb⋅ft)) gasoline engine with a series-parallel hybrid system linked to a 1.6 kW·h battery and eCVT, with a combined system output of 183 kW (245 hp; 249 PS) and 316 N⋅m (32.2 kg⋅m; 233 lb⋅ft) with optional all-wheel drive (E-Four).

For RX 500h F Sport Performance, it is equipped with the Direct4 all-wheel drive system, which features a rear-mounted electric motor (marketed as eAxle), combined with the T24A-FTS engine, a parallel hybrid system and a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine operates the front wheels while the electric motor drives the rear wheels, with a total system output of 274 kW (367 hp; 373 PS) and 550 N⋅m (56.1 kg⋅m; 406 lb⋅ft) of torque.

The range also includes an addition of the RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, which uses the A25A-FXS engine, an eCVT, an 18.1 kWh lithium-ion battery as well as front (134 kW [180 hp; 182 PS]) and rear electric (40 kW [54 hp; 54 PS]) motors. The gasoline engine produces 136 kW (182 hp; 185 PS) and 228 N⋅m (23.2 kg⋅m; 168 lb⋅ft), with a combined system output of 227 kW (304 hp; 309 PS). There are four modes available (EV, Auto EV/HV, HV and Self-charging) and all-wheel drive is provided by the rear electric motor that makes up the E-Four system, allowing for front-rear torque distribution between 100:0 and 20:80.

Sales

The success of the Lexus RX has been particularly strong in the United States, where it has been the best-selling luxury SUV since its introduction.[116] As one of the earliest luxury crossovers on the market, the RX has inspired similar competitors from rival marques.[117] The Lexus RX is the top selling Lexus hybrid, with global sales of 335,000 units through March 2016, out of one million Lexus hybrids delivered since 2005.[118]

As of April 2015, Lexus had accumulated more than 2.1 million RX models worldwide.[119] The Lexus RX 400h/RX 450h is the top selling Lexus hybrid, with global sales of 335,000 units through March 2016, out of one million Lexus hybrids sold worldwide.[118]

Year US sales (hybrid) Canada Europe[120][121] China
1998 42,191[122]
1999 73,498[122] 65
2000 89,864[123] 1,585
2001 77,426[123] 6,161
2002 72,963[124] 5,093
2003 92,366[124] 7,386
2004 106,531[125] 4,307[126] 11,329
2005 108,775[125] (20,674)[127] 4,857[126] 11,279
2006 108,348[128] (20,161)[127] 4,623[126] 14,322
2007 103,340[128] (17,291)[127] 4,665[126] 13,909
2008 84,181[129] (15,200)[127] 6,221[126] 11,189
2009 93,379[130] (14,464)[131] 8,828[126] 10,451
2010 95,790[132] (15,113)[133] 7,383[126] 10,443
2011 82,595[134] (10,723)[135] 6,760[126] 6,771
2012 95,381[134] (12,223)[135] 7,130[126] 6,750
2013 103,920[136] (11,307)[137] 7,789[126] 5,707
2014 107,490[138] (9,351)[139] 7,913[126] 4,452
2015 100,610[140] (7,722)[141] 7,063[126] 3,248
2016 109,435[142] (8,561)[143] 8,147[126] 8,654
2017 108,307[144] (8,568)[145] 9,402[146] 7,661
2018 111,641 (15,656)[147] 9,329[148] 7,193
2019 111,036 (16,116)[149] 8,827[150] 6,805
2020 101,059 (14,411)[151] 9,228[152] 5,506 48,617[153]
2021 115,320 (18,981)[154] 5,347 49,255[153]

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The Lexus RX Japanese レクサス RX Hepburn Rekusasu RX is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus a luxury division of Toyota Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX 1 Considered as the first luxury crossover SUV 2 3 four generations of the RX have been produced to date the first being compact in size and the latter three classified as mid size Both front and four wheel drive configurations have been used on the RX series and several gasoline powertrain options including V6 engines and hybrid systems have been offered In the Lexus model lineup the RX sits below the larger GX and LX marketed as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and the Toyota Land Cruiser body on frame SUVs outside North America and above the smaller NX crossover with a lesser displacement inline four engine The name RX stands for Radiant Crossover 4 It has also been labelled as Recreational Cross Country in some markets 5 The RX s current Toyota counterparts are the Highlander Kluger past counterparts were the Harrier and Venza Lexus RXOverviewManufacturerLexus Toyota Also calledToyota Harrier Japan 1998 2013 ProductionDecember 1997 presentModel years1998 presentBody and chassisClassCompact luxury crossover SUV 1998 2003 Mid size luxury crossover SUV 2003 present Body style5 door SUVLayoutFront engine front wheel driveFront engine four wheel driveChronologySuccessorToyota Harrier XU60 Japan for XU30 model The first generation RX 300 fitted with a 3 0 liter V6 engine began sales in 1998 The Japanese market Harrier released in 1997 also offered a 2 2 liter inline four later uprated to 2 4 liters The second generation RX 300 3 0 liter V6 and RX 330 3 3 liter V6 models went on sale in 2003 with both variants supplanted by the more powerful RX 350 3 5 liter V6 in 2006 Like the previous series a 2 4 liter inline four engine was sold alongside the 3 0 liter V6 in the Japanese market Harrier In 2005 a hybridized gasoline electric version of the 3 3 liter second generation model was made available as the RX 400h in export markets and as the Harrier Hybrid in Japan For the third generation released in 2009 both RX 350 3 5 liter V6 and RX 450h 3 5 liter V6 hybrid models were initially offered with an entry level RX 270 2 7 liter inline four offered by Lexus in some Asian markets including in Japan since 2010 Since the release of the third generation Japanese sales have occurred under the RX name as opposed to Harrier as had been the case previously In the fourth generation a turbocharged 2 0 liter inline four RX 200t 300 model was introduced to replace the previous 2 7 liter unit The RX has been assembled at Toyota Motor Kyushu since launch The RX and RX Hybrid were the first Lexus models to be built outside Japan with North American market versions produced at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant in Cambridge Ontario beginning 2003 RX and expanded in 2014 RX Hybrid 6 Hybrid transaxles are built at the Kokura plant in Kitakyushu Fukuoka since 2009 7 8 Contents 1 First generation XU10 1998 1 1 1998 2000 1 2 2000 2003 2 Second generation XU30 2003 2 1 2003 2007 2 2 2007 2008 3 Third generation AL10 2008 3 1 2008 2012 3 2 2012 2015 3 3 Safety 4 Fourth generation AL20 2015 4 1 RX L 4 2 Refresh 5 Fifth generation ALA10 ALH10 2022 5 1 Powertrain 6 Sales 7 References 8 External linksFirst generation XU10 1998 EditFirst generation XU10 Pre facelift Lexus RX 300 US OverviewAlso calledToyota Harrier Japan ProductionDecember 1997 January 2003 Toyota Harrier 8 January 1998 January 2003 Lexus RX Model years1999 2003 Lexus RX AssemblyJapan Miyawaka Fukuoka TMK 8 DesignerMakoto Oshima 1995 PowertrainEngine2 2 L 5S FE I42 4 L 2AZ FE I43 0 L 1MZ FE V6Transmission4 speed U140E F automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 615 mm 103 0 in 9 Length4 580 mm 180 3 in Width1 815 mm 71 5 in Height1 670 mm 65 7 in 1998 2000 Edit The idea concept behind the RX a crossover between a luxury sedan and SUV started in 1993 when it was hypothesized by TMS Toyota Motor Sales and Toyota Motor executives during a luncheon in Nagoya By 1994 that vehicle was officially proposed by TMS executives at product planning meeting in Toyota City Japan and put into development In December 1995 the final design directed under designer Makoto Oshima was approved for production and prototypes later went into testing in 1996 1 In Japan the company was selling the Toyota Caldina which offered AWD capability and a spacious interior Lexus RX 300 US spec Prior to the RX public debut a concept sport utility vehicle the SLV previewed the model at the Chicago Auto Show on 9 February 1997 10 The SLV name stood for Sport Luxury Vehicle The production ready concept combined the characteristics of an SUV wagon and sedan 11 and featured high ground clearance and an elevated seating position The concept s overall design intent was to be commonly used for suburban driving 10 At the debut of the concept vehicle it was reported that the crossover was to be based on the ES 300 sedan and would go into production with an entry level price of over US 30 000 10 The RX was built on a unibody chassis 12 Its exterior design was not typical of existing four door vehicles at its introduction 13 Among design features the vehicle featured front triangular quarter windows door mounted side mirrors a rear liftgate with top mounted spoiler and translucent front and rear light covers with round lenses 12 13 The exterior color scheme was two tone with the bumper and lower body side cladding a gray color 13 The RX 300 possessed a drag coefficient of Cd 0 36 12 The first generation Lexus RX was built in Kyushu Japan 12 Introduced in Japan in December 1997 along with V6 powered versions the four cylinder powered Harrier was available in front wheel drive SXU10 and all wheel drive SXU15 form The 2 2 L 5S FE I4 produced 102 kilowatts 137 hp JIS and 191 N m 141 lb ft of torque 14 Both models were fitted with a 4 speed automatic transmission 14 The Japanese market Toyota Harrier could be optioned with JBL sound system sport seats and a leather steering wheel 14 The Harrier found success in the Japanese market and was also shipped as grey imports to right hand drive markets in Asia and Canada 15 16 Interior The V6 powered model was available in front wheel drive MCU10 and all wheel drive MCU15 form which comprised all RX 300 sales in export markets from March 1998 to 2003 and Harrier V6 sales in Japan from 1997 to 2003 The 3 0 L 1MZ FE V6 was rated at 164 kilowatts 220 hp and 301 N m 222 lb ft 13 14 The transmission a 4 speed automatic unit offered a Snow mode which started the vehicle in second gear for better traction in adverse weather conditions 17 For the RX 300 a 240 watt 7 speaker Pioneer sound system was standard while a premium Nakamichi customized sound system was available as an option Interior features further included Walnut wood trim and an optional in dash six CD changer 17 The overall RX 300 concept which directed SUV qualities to an on road vehicle was based on market research which found that merely 7 percent of SUV owners drove off road 17 The RX 300 interior featured leather trim two rows of seating and a rear cargo area which could be concealed beneath a tonneau cover 13 The center dashboard was dominated by a central liquid crystal display LCD multi information screen for audio climate and performance data 13 along with a U shaped wood trim piece and a pair of air conditioning vents 12 The gear shift was mounted at the base of the center console thus leaving open space below for additional storage space legroom or movement to the passenger side seat 12 13 The rear seats could be adjusted forward and back as well as fold flat for increased cargo room 13 18 Total cargo volume with the seats folded was 130 cu ft 3 68 m3 13 Safety features included driver and passenger front airbags front seat mounted side torso airbags anti lock brakes side impact door beams daytime running lights and five headrests as standard 13 Vehicle Stability Control an electronic stability program was optional at the RX 300 s debut 12 and became standard in 2000 19 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS rated the RX 300 Good overall in their frontal offset crash test 20 2000 2003 Edit Facelift Lexus RX 300 US In 2000 the RX 300 was refreshed with revised headlights and tail lights along with the option of high intensity discharge HID headlamps 18 The interior also gained the option of a DVD based navigation system 18 A burgundy exterior color Venetian Red Pearl was only offered on 1999 2000 year models 21 Facelift Lexus RX 300 Europe In November 2000 the 2 2 liter 5S FE engine in the Harrier was replaced by the 2 4 liter 2AZ FE four cylinder engine producing 117 kilowatts 157 hp JIS and 221 newton metres 163 lb ft of torque 22 As before the engine was offered with either front wheel drive ACU10 or all wheel drive ACU15 versions 22 A small facelift was also performed on the Harrier Options included sport tuned suspension and DVD voice navigation 22 In 2001 a limited edition Silversport was offered that included a monochromatic paint scheme in Millennium Silver or Black with an all black interior and perforated leather seats 23 Exclusively for 2002 Lexus introduced the limited RX 300 Coach Edition featuring perforated leather trim in the interior honeycomb grille Coach badging on the exterior and interior and a set of Coach luggage 24 Awards won by the first generation Lexus RX include most appealing luxury SUV by J D Power and Associates in 1998 25 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year for 1999 Money magazine s Best Deal on the Road in the SUV class in 1999 and Kelley Blue Book s Best to Hold Value Award in 1999 2000 and 2001 26 The RX 300 sold over 370 000 units in its five years on the market 27 It was successful in terms of sales and became the best selling Lexus model shortly after its introduction 17 Its popularity contributed to the growth of the premium crossover SUV market with several rival makes launching competing models in response to the RX 300 17 18 Second generation XU30 2003 EditSecond generation XU30 Pre facelift Lexus RX 330 Australia OverviewAlso calledToyota Harrier Japan ProductionFebruary 2003 December 2008 Lexus RX February 2003 July 2013 Toyota Harrier Model years2004 2009AssemblyJapan Miyawaka Fukuoka TMK Canada Cambridge Ontario TMMC DesignerHiroshi Suzuki and Takumi Ichikawa 28 Body and chassisPlatformToyota K platformPowertrainEngine2 4 L 2AZ FE I43 0 L 1MZ FE V63 3 L 3MZ FE V63 5 L 2GR FE V6Transmission5 speed U151E F automaticCVT Hybrid DimensionsWheelbase2 715 mm 106 9 in Length4 729 mm 186 2 in 4 755 mm 187 2 in hybrid Width1 844 mm 72 6 in Height2006 07 1 740 mm 68 5 in 2008 AWD 1 687 mm 66 4 in 2008 FWD 1 679 mm 66 1 in ChronologySuccessorToyota Harrier XU60 Japan 2003 2007 Edit In 1998 development began on the XU30 platform under chief engineer Yukihiro Okane Design work was started under Makoto Oshima and would continue into 2000 when a concept design by Hiroshi Sukuki was approved By early 2001 the final production design was green lighted by the executive board with the first prototypes being tested in 2002 Design patents were filed on 1 April 2002 under No 794 at the Japanese Patent Office and on 21 April 2003 at the United States Patent and Trademark Office 29 30 The XU30 was previewed in January 2003 at the North American International Auto Show Featuring a sleeker body style than its predecessor the XU30 claimed to have a drag coefficient of Cd 0 35 and new LED tailamps 31 32 From the inside the RX 330 interior featured genuine Golden Bird s Eye Maple or Walnut wood trim a sliding multi level center storage console dual zone climate control and power tilt telescopic steering column Available options included a 210 watt 11 speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system DVD based navigation system with backup camera rear seat DVD player with wireless headphones panoramic three panel moonroof and heated seats 33 Pre facelift Lexus RX 350 Interior All RX models came standard with eight airbags including dual front airbags front row side torso airbags side curtain airbags a driver s knee airbag Vehicle Stability Control VDIM on RX 400h and a tire pressure monitoring system were standard An Adaptive Front lighting System AFS with HID headlamps and a backup camera w navigation system were optional In Japan the Toyota Harrier was the first worldwide production car with optional radar assisted Pre Collision System PCS Forward collision warning only no autonomous braking 34 front and side view monitoring and cornering assist monitor with threat monitor 35 The Lexus RX received a Good overall rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal crash test 36 U S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA crash test results in 2004 rated the RX 330 the maximum five stars in the Frontal Driver Frontal Passenger Side Driver and Side Rear Passenger categories and four of five stars in the Rollover category 37 In February 2003 the second generation Toyota Harrier codename ACU30 and MCU30 for the front wheel drive models and ACU35 and MCU35 for the all wheel drive models was launched in Japan The Harrier was fitted either a 2 4 L I4 or 3 0 L V6 with or without all wheel drive and a new 5 speed automatic transmission with shift along with available AIRS air suspension on the 3 0 L V6 models The new RX launched for European and Asian markets in early 2003 where it was sold as the RX 300 MCU30 MCU35 and made in Japan Asian markets included Singapore where it succeeded the previously sold Harrier South Korea and Taiwan The RX 300 featured a 3 0 L V6 with only the all wheel drive version available and air suspension could be specified In North America the RX 330 series began sales in March 2003 for the 2004 model year Here the car was badged RX 330 denoting its larger 3 3 liter V6 38 The RX 330 MCU33 MCU38 was powered by a 3 3 liter ULEV certified 3MZ FE V6 rated at 230 horsepower 170 kW SAE and 238 pound feet 323 N m linked to a 5 speed automatic and was offered in either front or all wheel drive New technology features included Adaptive Front lighting System AFS with swivel headlights 39 height adjustable air suspension on the all wheel drive models Dynamic Laser Cruise Control system and rain sensing wipers All North American models were initially built in Japan until September 2003 when production of the RX 330 began in Cambridge Ontario Canada 6 For each year of the second and third generation RX a small number of non hybrid RXs were assembled in Japan citation needed Lexus debuted the RX 400h MHU38 at the 2004 North American International Auto Show with plans to launch the vehicle in the U S market The equivalent Harrier Hybrid debuted in Japan on 22 March 2005 the same day as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid citation needed Hybrid production began in March 2005 at Toyota Motor Kyushu 8 The Lexus RX 400h made its U S sales debut in mid 2005 with over 9 000 pre orders at launch 40 The RX 400h s arrival in the U S had been delayed by several months Lexus had announced in November 2004 that the American launch of the hybrid Lexus SUV would occur for the 2006 model year 41 The RX 400h became the first production premium hybrid vehicle when it went on sale in 2005 42 Lexus RX 400h Compared to the Lexus RX 330 and RX 350 the RX 400h featured a different front grille and round fog lights and also differently styled LED taillights in place of the conventional LED ones on the RX 330 RX 350 Different exterior colors were offered In 2007 Hybrid badging was added to the rear side doors The RX 400h interior featured a hybrid information display on the navigation screen showing electrical motor gasoline engine and regenerative braking activation in real time 43 Some RX 400h models without navigation screens displayed the information on a small monochrome display on the instrument panel When launched in 2005 the RX 400h came exclusively with brushed aluminum interior accents in place of the wood trim offered in the standard RX This changed in 2006 when the RX 400h became available with Bird s Eye Maple wood trim Since its launch the all wheel drive RX 400h Harrier Hybrid was sold at a substantial premium over the non hybrid RX 300 RX 330 RX 350 Harrier 44 In the U S the initial base price was US 49 185 which was a US 5 600 premium over a similarly equipped RX 330 RX 350 42 A front wheel drive version of the RX 400h debuted in 2006 with a base MSRP approximately US 1 400 less than the all wheel drive RX hybrid 45 For 2007 along with the reduction of the federal hybrid tax credit for its hybrids Lexus lowered the base price of the RX 400h to US 42 580 and US 41 180 for the respective all wheel and front wheel drive versions 46 The list price in Japan for the Harrier Hybrid ranged from 4 095 million to 4 62 million 47 Based on the 2010 Lexus RX redesign there was no RX 400h for the 2009 model year However the RX 400h did receive a facelift for the 2008 model year featuring a blue Lexus badge and a rear spoiler that matches the body color The gasoline powered part of the RX 400h engine system was a 3 3 liter 3MZ FE V6 very similar to the one found in the RX 330 It produced 211 PS 155 kW 208 hp and 288 N m 212 lbf ft 48 The gasoline engine was aided by a maximum of two additional electric motors one driving the front wheels producing 167 PS 123 kW 165 hp and 333 N m 246 lbf ft and connected to the CVT gearbox 48 and the other driving the rear wheels producing 68 PS 50 kW 67 hp and 130 N m 96 lbf ft 48 The whole system called Lexus Hybrid Drive also Hybrid Synergy Drive produced a maximum of 272 PS 200 kW 268 hp 48 With Lexus Hybrid Drive under normal driving conditions only the front motor and gasoline engine were used The rear motor was only used under full throttle acceleration or when the front wheels lost traction 42 An Ni MH battery was responsible for powering the motors 42 and charged by generators during deceleration or sharp cornering 44 Standard features included an Electronically Controlled Brake and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management stability control system The RX 400h gasoline engine switched off automatically and the car ran completely on electricity when either stationary decelerating or being driven at slow speeds less than 60 km h 40 mph 42 Not only did the hybrid drive in the RX 400h improve fuel economy but with the assistance of the electric motor the RX 400h could reach 0 97 km h 0 60 mph in 7 3 seconds 42 quicker than the gasoline only RX Despite the increased performance the RX 400h Harrier Hybrid consumed roughly the same amount of gasoline as a compact four cylinder sedan 49 and it qualified as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle SULEV in the US 43 Passing power at lower and mid engine rpm s was noticeably improved due to the electric motor The water pump for the gasoline engine is driven by the camshaft belt To improve efficiency and because the gasoline engine shuts down during electric only operation 50 the alternator power steering pump and air conditioner compressor are beltless rather than being tied to engine output 50 these components are powered by electric motors via the battery instead 50 51 The RX 400h served as the launch vehicle of the Lexus hybrid lineup which later expanded to include hybrid versions of other Lexus vehicles including the GS 450h and LS 600h LS 600h L and in 2009 the first ever designated hybrid no gasoline model available Lexus the HS 250h In January 2005 Lexus introduced the RX 330 Thundercloud Edition for the U S market featuring a chrome horizontal slatted grille unique 5 spoke 18 alloy wheels black Bird s Eye Maple wood trim Thundercloud badges and carpeted floor mats and two special exterior colors Thundercloud Metallic and Thundercloud Flint Mica Production was limited to 6 500 units 52 Facelift Lexus RX 350 In 2006 for the 2007 model year the RX received a mid cycle refresh consisting of a new 3 5 liter 2GR FE V6 replacing the 3 3 liter 3MZ FE V6 engine on non hybrid models updating the vehicle s name from RX 330 to RX 350 with new model codes GSU30 and GSU35 The RX 350 also featured an updated Lexus Generation V DVD navigation system with improved graphics voice controlled destination inputs and a new feature called bread crumbs Bread crumbs will enable drivers to retrace their steps The new navigation system also featured voice dial systems and the ability to enter destinations by voice address while driving 2007 2008 Edit Lexus RX 350 Pebble Beach In 2007 for the 2008 model year the RX received a revised grille chrome door handles available new seven spoke 18 inch alloy wheels with a liquid graphite finish and Brandy Wine Mica or Desert Sage Metallic were new exterior choices Black Bird s Eye Maple wood with gray interior was a new interior option for that year In February 2008 for the 2009 model year Lexus added a new Pebble Beach Edition limited to 6000 units with a base MSRP of US 41 580 US 42 980 These limited production models have Pebble Beach badges on front fenders and embroidered front floor mats were available in Black Onyx and Truffle Mica color and came equipped with limited edition 18 inch alloy wheels a color keyed rear spoiler and a chrome finished grille Buyers also received a choice of custom amenities designed to complement the Pebble Beach lifestyle Production ended in December 2008 The RX 330 was named most appealing luxury SUV by J D Power and Associates in 2004 53 It was also the Best Overall Value in the SUV market over US 30 000 in 2003 2004 and 2005 according to Intellichoice 54 55 The Lexus RX 400h was one of only four SUVs to achieve recognition on J D Power and Associates 2006 Automotive Environmental Index of the top 30 most environmentally friendly vehicles 56 J D Power also awarded the RX 400h the top spot for entry luxury SUVs in its 2005 Automotive Performance Execution and Layout Study on owners attitudes towards new vehicle designs 57 At the 2005 GreenFleet Awards in the United Kingdom recognizing environmentally friendly transportation Lexus was recognized for introducing the RX 400h with the 4x4 Manufacturer of the Year title 58 The RX 400h was named SUV of Texas at the 2005 Texas Truck Rodeo awards 59 and was awarded recognition as a CNET editor s choice vehicle in 2005 60 Third generation AL10 2008 EditThird generation AL10 Pre facelift Lexus RX 350 Australia OverviewProductionNovember 2008 2015Model years2010 2015AssemblyJapan Miyawaka Fukuoka TMK 61 Canada Cambridge Ontario TMMC DesignerMasanari Sakae Hiroyuki Tada Shinno Kato and Tokiko Gamou 62 63 Body and chassisPlatformToyota K platformRelatedToyota Venza AV10 PowertrainEngine2 7 L 1AR FE I4 gasoline 3 5 L 2GR FE V6 gasoline 3 5 L 2GR FXE V6 gasoline hybrid Transmission6 speed automatic U660E FCVT8 speed automatic F Sport N America 64 DimensionsWheelbase2 741 mm 107 9 in Length4 770 mm 187 8 in Width1 885 mm 74 2 in HeightAWD 1 684 mm 66 3 in FWD 1 720 mm 67 7 in 2008 2012 Edit Development of the third generation RX began in 2004 Chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda headed development with design being conducted from 2005 In late 2006 design work by Masanari Sakae was chosen with the final designs that were presented as 1 1 scale models being green lighted for production in the first half of 2007 On 9 October 2007 design patents were filed at the Japanese Patent Office 7 April 2008 in the U S for both a conceptual variant and two production variants RX and RX 450h The first North American pre production prototypes were sent to Cambridge Canada in early 2008 for testing prior to the first RX 350 rolling off the production line on 28 November 2008 65 66 62 A hybrid concept vehicle the LF Xh previewed the third generation RX s design direction at international auto shows a year prior to the production model s debut The LF Xh which stands for Lexus Future Crossover X hybrid was first shown at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show The LF Xh featured a V6 engine with electric motors LED headlights and taillights and a concept interior 67 Lexus debuted the third generation RX on 19 November 2008 The AL10 series is built in Japan and Canada with North American models primarily built in Cambridge Ontario Canada American RX 350 sales began in February 2009 as a 2010 model For 2009 the front wheel drive RX 350 starts at US 36 800 while the all wheel drive version starts at US 38 200 EPA estimated fuel economy is improved at city highway combined 18 25 21 mpg for the FWD RX 350 and 18 24 20 mpg for the AWD model 68 The RX 350 GGL10 GGL15 features a revised 3 5 liter 2GR FE V6 engine producing 275 horsepower 205 kW with a wider power curve 69 70 it remains ULEV II certified and now uses a six speed automatic transmission with sequential shift 70 Pre facelift Lexus RX 350 Interior The third generation RX s new transmission can lock up its torque converter from 2nd through 6th gears to improve fuel economy By dropping the center locking differential a new Active Torque Control all wheel drive system diverts anywhere from 50 or up to 100 power to the front wheels for reduced drivetrain associated efficiency losses which in turn increases fuel efficiency An Electric Power Steering EPS system replaces the previous belt driven hydraulic pump A double wishbone rear suspension setup replaces the previous MacPherson strut design for improved handling and greater cargo space while an optional Sports Package adds a performance tuned suspension 69 The AL10 RX s new exterior styling adopts the L finesse design language and outer features include a rear spoiler which hides the rear window wiper and radio antenna creating a less cluttered appearance The drag coefficient on the latest RX 350 has been reduced to Cd 0 33 69 Exterior dimensions are increased with cargo room increased by five percent over the prior generation 69 For the interior major standard features include SmartAccess a keyless entry and start system electrochromic heated side mirrors UV reducing exterior glass Bluetooth power tilt telescoping steering wheel power 10 way driver and passenger seats sliding and reclining rear seats and a power rear hatch The instrument cluster s multi function display uses an organic light emitting diode OLED display instead of a thin film transistor TFT LCD display New cabin technologies include VoiceBox Technologies conversational speech voice recognition system the first of its kind in the U S 71 which can recognize general speech commands The new hard disk drive HDD based navigation system no longer uses a touchscreen instead replacing it with Lexus Remote Touch controller similar in function to a computer mouse with haptic feedback Optional accessory features include XM Satellite Radio a 15 speaker 330 watt Mark Levinson Surround Sound audio system a dual screen Rear Seat Entertainment System RSES 19 inch wheels heated and ventilated front seats power front seat cushion extender perforated and semi aniline leather seats a smog sensor for the HVAC system power folding side view mirrors and navigation system With XM subscription the navigation adds real time NavTraffic and NavWeather updates 72 73 The third generation RX comes standard with a twin chamber front passenger airbags side torso airbags for the front row side curtain airbags for front and rear rows and knee airbags for the front row Active headrests become standard to help reduce whiplash injuries Vehicle Stability Control VSC and Hill Assist Control HAC which helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards on inclines are standard while a more advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VDIM system is optional 74 VDIM is designed to be more subtle and less intrusive in performance than VSC alone VDIM can also engage prior to an actual skid taking place acting as a preventative measure The Adaptive Front lighting System AFS remains optional while a new bi xenon optional Intelligent Highbeam feature is added this system can dim the high beams automatically whenever traffic is detected Other optional safety features include a Pre Collision System PCS and a Head up Display HUD which helps the driver keep attention on the road ahead by displaying navigation speed and audio information on the windshield the HUD uses high intensity LEDs displaying high contrast white figures on the windshield allowing it to be read in direct sunlight 72 The optional navigation system offers a backup camera and a Wide View Side Monitor utilizes a camera on the passenger side view mirror to help eliminate blind spots on the passenger side at low speeds this system does not include the 180 wide angle front camera found in the LX 570 To further help improve visibility water repellent glass is used on the front doors Pre facelift Lexus RX 450h Introduced in 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle the RX 450h GLV10 GLV15 premiered alongside its non hybrid counterpart the RX 350 Manufacturer s specifications indicated largely identical outward dimensions for the RX 450h with the RX 350 73 The RX 450h was scheduled to go on sale in the U S in mid to late 2009 69 with sales introductions for the RX 450h in Asia including Japan and Europe in the same year The RX 450h features an upgraded 3 5 L 2GR FXE V6 engine shared with the RX 350 which produces 245 hp 183 kW at 6000 rpm 70 along with a new inverter which boosts total horsepower to 297 hp 221 kW with the electric motors providing an added 22 hp 16 kW 69 70 The new inverter is 8 kg lighter and more efficient Up to three electric motors are used in the hybrid system including two dual motors for the forward wheels 123 kW output and a third for the rear wheels on the AWD model 50 kW engages when slippage is detected or the throttle pressed firmly 75 The RX 450h s V6 engine now runs on the Atkinson cycle for added efficiency 69 Compared to the prior Otto cycle system the Atkinson cycle has a lower compression ratio along with higher expansion ratio inside engine cylinders This system uses less energy to form fuel air mixtures and releases more energy 75 A lighter more free flowing oil 0W 20 is also used reducing friction energy loss and oil pump power requirements 75 Two additional systems are added to the RX 450h s Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain an exhaust heat recovery system to reduce engine warm up periods optimizing engine start stop times particularly in cold conditions 76 and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system to reduce fuel pumping loss 70 The electric motors use the first automotive application of liquid cooling on both sides of the high current transistors allowing greater contribution from the electric motors versus the gasoline engine 75 Fuel efficiency for the RX 450h according to EPA testing is increased by twenty percent over the previous RX 400h 77 Initial manufacturer data pointed to an increase of at least eight percent over the prior model 69 In the U S the RX 450h is certified with a 2009 EPA fuel economy rating of 32 mpg city 28 highway for the FWD model and 30 mpg city 28 highway for the AWD model 75 This 30 mpg combined rating compares with the 20 mpg combined rating of the non hybrid RX model 75 The powertrain is linked to an instrument panel Eco light indicator which enables drivers to monitor their fuel efficiency as it correlates with accelerator modulation 75 In August 2010 Lexus began offering the RX 270 AGL10 a front wheel drive model with a 2 7 liter 1AR FE inline four engine in Japan 78 China 79 and Russia 80 The RX 270 was a new entry level offering for the RX lineup produced with a lower base price and fewer emissions 79 It was introduced at the 2010 Moscow Auto Show and aimed to circumvent the additional taxes applied to automobiles with large engine displacements and higher emissions import cars in China over 3 0 L are subject to additional fees 81 In July 2010 Bloomberg reported that an all electric Lexus RX had been developed in partnership with Tesla Motors 82 The RX was fitted with a Tesla designed battery pack and is to be used as a test mule for electric vehicle development 82 2012 2015 Edit Facelift Lexus RX 350 Facelift Lexus RX 450h F Sport A facelift was designed through late 2010 and patented on 7 January 2011 under European design registration number 001845801 0004 83 The facelift was unveiled at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show with new wheels interior colors new head and tail lamps and new grilles New LED running lights were introduced as well The F Sport was introduced with a honeycomb grille 8 speed automatic transmission and a unique sporty interior In the US the new model uses the Lexus Enform telematics system which includes the Safety Connect SOS system and Shazam tagging Sales began worldwide in April 2012 for the RX 350 and RX 450h with sales for the F Sport variants starting in July of the same year Several awards won by the third generation Lexus RX include AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Luxury Crossover SUV 84 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award for Luxury Utility Vehicle 85 and Residual Value Award for Near Luxury SUV from Automotive Lease Guide 86 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety IIHS has awarded the RX 350 its Top Safety Pick accolade 87 88 In 2013 J D Power and Associates named the RX as the most dependable vehicle in the U S it was the first time a SUV crossover had ever been listed as such 89 The U S National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA crash test results has given the RX 350 the maximum five star rating in the Frontal Driver Frontal Passenger Side Driver and Side Rear Passenger categories and four of five stars in the Rollover category at a risk of 16 4 90 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the RX 350 a Top Safety Pick given Good overall ratings in both frontal offset and side crash tests the RX also received Good ratings in all 14 measured categories 87 88 In 2014 for the 2015 U S model year the North American Lexus RX 350 gains new standard equipment such as the popular display audio package and LED front fog lamps Navigation equipped models receive an upgraded 19 inch wheel finish as well as an easier to use remote touch controller The 2015 model year F Sport models now have the option of a cabernet red interior Safety Edit 2015 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD NHTSA 91 Overall Frontal driver Frontal passenger Side driver Side passenger Side pole driver Rollover AWD 16 4 IIHS 92 Category RatingModerate overlap frontal offset GoodSide impact GoodRoof strength Good11 strength to weight ratio 4 27Fourth generation AL20 2015 EditFourth generation AL20 93 94 OverviewProductionSeptember 2015 present 95 Model years2016 2022AssemblyJapan Miyawaka Fukuoka TMK Canada Cambridge Ontario TMMC DesignerGen Ikeda 2012 96 Body and chassisPlatformToyota K platformRelatedToyota Highlander XU50 PowertrainEngine2 0 L 8AR FTS I4 turbocharged gasoline RX 200t 300 3 5 L 2GR FKS V6 gasoline RX 350 3 5 L 2GR FXS V6 hybrid gasoline RX 450h Power output175 kW 235 hp 238 PS RX 200t 300 220 kW 295 hp 299 PS RX 350 193 kW 259 hp 262 PS RX 450h gasoline engine only 230 kW 308 hp 313 PS RX 450h combined system output Transmission6 speed automatic Toyota U661 E F RX 200t 300 8 speed automatic Aisin AWF8F35 RX 350 eCVT with sequential shift mode P313 Q211 RX 450h DimensionsWheelbase2 790 mm 109 8 in 97 Length4 890 mm 192 5 in L 5 000 mm 196 9 in 97 Width1 895 mm 74 6 in 97 Height1 685 1 720 mm 66 3 67 7 in 97 Curb weight1 915 2 210 kg 4 222 4 872 lb Lexus debuted the fourth generation RX at the April 2015 New York International Auto Show including a floating roof design and a revised bolder Spindle Grille The RX features a 295 hp 220 kW version of the 3 5 L V6 engine that is mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission 98 The gasoline engine and electric motor RX 450h hybrid reaches a combined power of 308 hp 230 kW Its hybrid system uses a 1 872 kWh nickel metal hydride battery 99 Lexus also offers a model equipped with a four cylinder gasoline turbocharged 8AR FTS engine called the RX 200t renamed to RX 300 for 2018 model year onwards but this model is not available in North America The vehicle is larger than the previous generation with a 2 inch 50 8 mm increase in wheelbase providing more interior room throughout To counter issues with the previous version s F Sport ride quality being too firm in the pursuit of sporty handling the new generation features an Adaptive Variable Suspension AVS to adjust ride quality as needed An active anti roll bar from the European specification third generation RX was added to the F Sport package Twenty inch alloy wheels are also available as is a panoramic sunroof An 8 0 in 20 3 cm center console display screen is standard equipment with an optional 12 3 display 100 101 The release of the RX in the United States was scheduled for November 2015 100 101 For the first time in the U S market Lexus released an F Sport version of the RX hybrid the RX 450h F Sport The North American RX models are manufactured in Cambridge Ontario Canada and have about 25 percent of their parts coming from Japan 102 The RX is also manufactured in Toyota s plant in Fukuoka Kyushu Japan for markets outside North America with 64 percent of its parts coming from Japan 103 Lexus RX 450h F Sport InteriorRX L Edit In November 2017 Lexus announced new three row seven passenger models of the RX the RX 350 L and RX 450h L They are 11 cm 4 3 in longer than the two row model but have the same wheelbase 104 Lexus RX 350 L Rear viewRefresh Edit The RX and RX L received a facelift in May 2019 105 106 The refreshed model is equipped with the newer Lexus Safety System Plus 2 0 suite 107 For the interior new touchpad and touchscreen infotainment interfaces were added 108 In 2020 for the 2021 model year both blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert became standard and wireless smartphone charging became available as an option 109 Smartphone mirroring systems both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were also introduced Lexus Safety System 2 0 was also added to the RX for 2020 clarification needed citation needed In 2021 for the 2022 model year daytime bicyclist detection and low light pedestrian detection and with Road Sign Assists and Lane Tracing Assist become available 110 Lexus RX 450h facelift Lexus RX 350 L facelift Fifth generation ALA10 ALH10 2022 EditFifth generation ALA10 ALH10 2022 Lexus RX 450h AALH16 Japan OverviewProduction2022 presentModel years2023 presentAssemblyJapan Miyawaka Fukuoka TMK Canada Cambridge Ontario TMMC DesignerJōta Kusakari 111 Body and chassisPlatformTNGA GA K 112 RelatedToyota Highlander Kluger Crown Kluger XU70 Toyota Crown CrossoverPowertrainEngineGasoline 2 4 L T24A FTS turbo I4 RX 350 TALA10 15 Gasoline hybrid 2 5 L A25A FXS I4 RX 350h 2 4 L T24A FTS turbo I4 RX 500h TALH17 Gasoline plug in hybrid 2 5 L A25A FXS I4 RX 450h AALH16 Electric motorList 2 permanent magnet synchronous RX 350h 450h 5NM front 4NM rear RX 500h 1ZM front 1YM rear Power outputList RX 350 205 kW 275 hp 279 PS RX 350h 140 kW 188 hp 190 PS gasoline engine only 183 kW 245 hp 249 PS combined system output RX 500h 202 kW 271 hp 275 PS gasoline engine only 64 kW 86 hp 87 PS 1ZM motor 76 kW 102 hp 103 PS 1YM motor 274 kW 367 hp 373 PS combined system output RX 450h 136 kW 182 hp 185 PS gasoline engine only 134 kW 180 hp 182 PS 5NM motor 40 kW 54 hp 54 PS 4NM motor 227 kW 304 hp 309 PS combined system output Transmission8 speed AWF8F35 UA80E Direct Shift 8AT automatic RX 350 eCVT RX 350h 450h 6 speed Direct Shift 6AT automatic eAxle RX 500h Hybrid drivetrainPower split RX 350h Parallel RX 500h Plug in RX 450h Battery1 6 kW h lithium ion RX 350h 5 Ah nickel metal hydride RX 500h 18 1 kW h lithium ion RX 450h Electric range86 km 53 mi WLTC RX 450h DimensionsWheelbase2 850 mm 112 2 in Length4 890 mm 192 5 in Width1 920 mm 75 6 in Height1 695 1 705 mm 66 7 67 1 in Curb weight1 870 2 160 kg 4 123 4 762 lb The fifth generation RX was unveiled on 31 May 2022 113 Built on the GA K platform it is available in four models RX 350 RX 350h RX 450h and RX 500h F Sport Performance The RX 500h model is equipped with Direct4 all wheel drive system 114 The fifth generation RX maintains the same overall length as the former model although the wheelbase has grown to 2 850 mm 112 2 in extended by 60 mm 2 4 in with wider body at 1 920 mm 75 6 in widened by 25 mm 1 0 in The switch to the GA K platform resulted in a lower weight by 90 kg 198 4 lb and a lower centre of gravity by 15 mm 0 6 in as well as wider tracks Unlike the previous generation this vehicle comes only a five passenger seating no seven passenger seating with the third row is offered 115 However the newer platform revised dimensions and fitment of suspension components allow for larger interior space 113 The front spindle grille found in most Lexus model is redesigned into a more three dimensional mass evolving into a design element Lexus called as spindle body The grille is smaller and less pointed than before The A pillars have also been moved back to emphasize the elongated hood 113 The front fenders are made of aluminium while the B pillars are made of 2 GPa class hot stamped steel which is claimed as a world first in terms of both safety and weight reduction The mounting points for the rear suspension and its member mounting points have been highly reinforced using short pitch welding laser screw welding and structural adhesives creating a rigid high torsion rear body frame For a more linear steering response highly rigid die cast aluminium is used for the steering support Adaptive Variable Suspension AVS is standard on F Sport models 113 Rear view InteriorPowertrain Edit This section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message The ffith generation RX is offered with four cylinder engines from Toyota s Dynamic Force family with the 3 5 liter V6 option dropped entirely The base RX 350 is equipped with the turbocharged 2 4 liter T24A FTS gasoline engine making 205 kW 275 hp 279 PS and 430 N m 43 8 kg m 317 lb ft mated to a Direct Shift eight speed automatic transmission and available with optional all wheel drive The RX 350h uses the 2 5 liter A25A FXS 140 kW 188 hp 190 PS and 243 N m 24 8 kg m 179 lb ft gasoline engine with a series parallel hybrid system linked to a 1 6 kW h battery and eCVT with a combined system output of 183 kW 245 hp 249 PS and 316 N m 32 2 kg m 233 lb ft with optional all wheel drive E Four For RX 500h F Sport Performance it is equipped with the Direct4 all wheel drive system which features a rear mounted electric motor marketed as eAxle combined with the T24A FTS engine a parallel hybrid system and a six speed automatic transmission The engine operates the front wheels while the electric motor drives the rear wheels with a total system output of 274 kW 367 hp 373 PS and 550 N m 56 1 kg m 406 lb ft of torque The range also includes an addition of the RX 450h plug in hybrid which uses the A25A FXS engine an eCVT an 18 1 kWh lithium ion battery as well as front 134 kW 180 hp 182 PS and rear electric 40 kW 54 hp 54 PS motors The gasoline engine produces 136 kW 182 hp 185 PS and 228 N m 23 2 kg m 168 lb ft with a combined system output of 227 kW 304 hp 309 PS There are four modes available EV Auto EV HV HV and Self charging and all wheel drive is provided by the rear electric motor that makes up the E Four system allowing for front rear torque distribution between 100 0 and 20 80 Sales EditThe success of the Lexus RX has been particularly strong in the United States where it has been the best selling luxury SUV since its introduction 116 As one of the earliest luxury crossovers on the market the RX has inspired similar competitors from rival marques 117 The Lexus 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