Lexus India has finally launched the Lexus RX 450h Hybrid SUV as part of new model range. The Lexus RX 450h then is
the brand's mid-size luxury SUV that is offered in two variants - RX Luxury and
RX F-Sport. The RX 450h Luxury is priced at 1.07 crore while the F-Sport trim
is priced at 1.09 crore (ex-showroom Delhi) and will be on sale from today.
The RX is the brand's most successful hybrid SUV to
date and is likely to set a benchmark for other luxury carmakers like Audi,
BMW, and Mercedes-Benz - who are also planning to bring in premium hybrid SUVs
in the Indian market, in the near future.
The Lexus RX 450h oozes style and this is what the
latest designs from Lexus have been all about. If you see the car, the front
features a prominent X-shaped front grille, chiselled flanks, sharp headlamps
with LED daytime running lights, and smooth character lines on the bonnet. All
of the lines on the car make it look a bit more muscular and that’s what it’s
all about for Lexus.
The futuristic detailing, squared wheel arches,
sporty alloys and a floating-roof-style design, all add to the elegance of the
SUV and of course its sportiness. The
rear features sharp angular lines and the wraparound LED taillamps connected by
a chrome strip and a roof-mounted spoiler with integrated brake lights complete
an extremely complex yet intricate design.
In terms of dimensions, the Lexus RX 450h is 4890 mm
long, 1895 mm wide 1685 mm tall. It’s a five-seater SUV with a big size trunk.
There’s a generous amount of space inside and the cabin too is very intuitive.
Inside, you get a remote touch controller in the centre console with a larger
stick-out display on the dashboard. There’s good use of wood and leather inside
and the front row gets sporty and comfortable seats, while the rear seat makes
for good space as well.
Under the hood, the Lexus RX 450h is powered by a
3.5-litre V6 VVT-i petrol engine that comes paired with an electric motor and
belts out a combined output of 308 Hp. It can managed 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and that’s quite good for sure. With the
price hitting the Rs. 90 lakh mark, the RX 450h will also go head to head with
the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC