2023 Lexus RX Launched in India at Rs 95.80 Lakh

The RX350h Luxury variant of the new RX SUV from Lexus has been rolled out in the Indian market at a price tag of Rs 95.80 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Lexus RX was introduced at the 2023 Auto Expo held in January. The RX is priced competitively by the automaker; earlier models were typically more expensive than competitors. As a result, the launch of the RX in India was delayed. The new vehicle is available in two trim levels, with prices starting at Rs 95.80 lakh for the RX 350h-Panasonic version and Rs 1.18 crore for the RX 500h-Panasonic version. Both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. The latter is the variant with a more powerful performance. Further, pre-launch reservations for the new RX began earlier this year, and the company reported receiving an "overwhelming response" to its new vehicle.

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2023 Lexus RX: Interior Features

For the fifth-generation RX, the Japanese carmaker has incorporated its Tazuna concept, which is defined as being "human-centric" with the goal to connect the driver to the road for improved concentration. For the uninitiated, Tazuna is Japanese for rein. The RX is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, a 14-inch touchscreen, a wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wired Android Auto. Black, Dark Sepia, and Solis White are the three interior colour options offered by the company. Moreover, Sumi Woodgrain and Medium Bamboo Brown are the two trim options for the buyers to choose from.

2023 Lexus RX: Engine and Gearbox

There are two different powertrain options available for the new Lexus RX. The first is the RX 350h Luxury, which has a 2.5-litre gasoline engine coupled to a CVT and produces 250bhp of maximum power and 242Nm of peak torque when combined with the electric motor. It comes with an all-wheel drive system as standard, with a top speed of 200km/h and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.

The 2.4-litre turbo-petrol engine in the RX500h F-Sport+ is mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Together with the e-motor, it churns out 371bhp and 460Nm of maximum torque. The RX500h has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 210km/h with all-wheel drive as standard.

2023 Lexus RX: Exterior Design 

The new RX mimics the "spindle body" appearance of the new RZ electric SUV and embraces Lexus' Alluring X Verve design language. The F-Sport body kit, which differs visually from the standard model, is available for the RX500h. The F-Sport has piano black accents outside whereas the latter has chrome accents. The RX has dimensions of 4,890mm in length, 1,920mm in width, 1,650mm in height, and a 2,850mm wheelbase. The new RX is identical in length and height to the preceding version, but it is now 25mm wider and has a 60mm longer wheelbase.

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2023 Lexus RX: Market Rivals

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, which costs between Rs 90.90 lakh and Rs 1.09 crore (ex-showroom) for its diesel variants, is a competitor of the fifth-generation Lexus RX. Besides, the BMW X5, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Range Rover Velar, the Jaguar F-Pace, and the Audi Q7 are some of the other market rivals of the model in India.