Lexus RX 450H hybrid
After a photograph of a Lexus RC-F surfaced from
Chennai, Car and Bike has managed to acquire images of the Lexus RX compact SUV
on Indian soil for the first time. The RX is likely to be one of the first
products in Lexus India’s portfolio. Toyota’s luxury arm is expected to
commence sales in India early next year.
Lexus will launch the RX in
its 450h hybrid variant in India. The same variant sold in other markets is
powered by a 3.5L V6 engine paired to an electric motor that produces 308 hp.
The engine is paired with an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable
Transmission (ECVT) and AWD system. It is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h
in around 7.9 seconds.
Other models in the portfolio include the Lexus ES
sedan and the flagship Lexus LX SUV.
Initially, Lexus products will be sold only through
two dealerships located in Mumbai and Delhi, before more showrooms pop up
across India. All the models will be imported via the CBU route, so don’t
expect Lexus to price their products as competitively as their respective
locally-assembled German rivals.
Source : carandbike
