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27th December, 2015

Lexus recent;y launched the all-new fourth generation of the renowned RX mid-size luxury SUV.

The new RX brings a host of new features to market including a bold new exterior styling package with Lexus-first styling cues and a redesigned luxury cabin.

It combines this dynamic new appearance with focused on-road performance and new safety technologies, including the new Lexus Safety System+ package on all variants.

It is longer, lower and wider than its predecessor with improved handling, ride and steering.

Lexus Australia offers the widest choice of any Lexus market in the world, with the local model line-up featuring RX 200t, RX 350 and RX 450h variants in varying grade levels.

RX 200t is powered by Lexus' new turbocharged four cylinder powerplant, which develops 175kW and 350Nm and drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

RX 200t is available in Luxury grade and can be specified with multiple enhancement packs that offer additional luxury, convenience and safety features.

RX 350 features an upgraded 3.5-litre direct injection V6 that develops 221kW and 370Nm - 15kW and 24Nm more than the previous generation - and drives all four wheels via an eight-speed transmission.

RX 350 is available in Luxury, F Sport or Sports Luxury grade levels.

The RX 450h hybrid develops 230kW combined system power (engine and electric motor) - a 10kW increase in combined system power over the previous generation RX 450h - and drives all four wheels via a CVT transmission.

RX 450h is also available in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury grades.

Lexus RX has achieved a strong customer base in Australia. Nearly 30,000 units have been sold since it was introduced to the local market in 2003 and it has contributed the most of all Lexus models to the brand's sales volume, accounting for between 30 and 40 per cent of total sales.

Lexus Australia chief executive Sean Hanley said the new RX Line built on the success of the previous generations of RX while also broadening buyer appeal through the introduction of a new turbo model and providing increased interior space.

"The RX has been a significant vehicle for Lexus globally but also here in Australia since we introduced it to the local market in 2003," Mr Hanley said.

"This new, fourth-generation RX takes the mid-size luxury SUV to new levels with the new RX 200t model and dynamic styling, high standard specification and a new luxury interior."

"The longer wheelbase also means there is more space for rear occupants, increasing its overall comfort levels."

Sharp Pricing*

The all-new Lexus RX features a competitive pricing structure despite its high level of standard specification, all-new interior and exterior styling package, and enhanced luxury, convenience and safety features.

The new RX 200t entry variant uses Lexus' advanced 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and six-speed automatic transmission driving through the front wheels.

It is offered in Luxury grade with three enhancement packs.

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RX 200t pricing starts at $73,000* and it includes an abundance of standard specification, including:
• 10-way power front seats
• leather-accented seats
• 12-speaker audio system with DAB+ digital radio tuner
• heated and ventilated front seats
• wireless charger
• 20-inch medium grey alloy wheels
• power rear door with emblem touch control
• three-mode Drive Mode Select
• eight-inch high definition display with satellite navigation
• power adjustable steering column
• electrochromatic interior mirror
• rain-sensing windscreen wipers
• automatic heated exterior mirrors
• tyre pressure monitoring
• rear privacy glass
• reversing camera with back guide monitor
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• clearance and back parking sonar
• smart entry and start
• Lexus Safety System+ (includes Pre-Collision Safety System, Lane Keeping Assist, All-speed Active Cruise control and Automatic High Beam)
• 1,000kg towing capacity

The 20-inch alloy wheels (previously 18-inch), Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, clearance and back parking sonar, electronic park brake, heated and ventilated front seats, LED headlamps and wireless charger are all specification upgrades over superseded RX 270.

The first RX 200t enhancement pack includes a panoramic sliding roof and is priced at $3,500*. Enhancement pack 2 includes the panoramic sliding roof and adds a smart key card and colour head-up display for $4,500*.

The final enhancement pack, priced at $7,000*, provides the features of enhancement pack 2 and adds a 12.3-inch display and 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system.

Pricing for RX 350, which features a high output V6 producing 221kW and 370Nm of torque, starts at $80,000 for the Luxury grade.

It includes all of the standard specification of RX 200t but with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 1,500kg braked towing capacity.

There are two enhancement packs available for RX 350 that mirror enhancement packs 1 and 2 of RX 200t for price and specification.

RX 350 F Sport pricing starts at $92,000* and builds on the RX 350 Luxury specification, offering in addition:
• 12.3-inch high definition multimedia display
• 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system
• adaptive variable suspension
• five-mode Drive Mode Select
• dynamic headlight levelling
• F Sport interior and exterior styling package (front and rear bumper, seats, grille, pedals, steering wheel and gear shift knob)
• sport tuned electronic power steering
• VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
• smart key card
• panoramic view back monitor
• panoramic moonroof with sliding roof
• sequential LED front indicator
• sequential LED rear indicator
• head-up display
• adaptive high beam system
• headlight cleaner
• intake sound generator
• LED high grade headlamps
• LED high grade tail lamps
• sunshade on rear passenger doors

The 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive variable suspension, head-up display, panoramic view back monitor, panoramic moonroof with sliding roof, sequential LED front and rear indicators, smart key card and sunshade on rear passenger doors all represent specification upgrades over the previous generation RX 350 F Sport model.

RX 350 Sports Luxury is priced at $98,000* and builds on the RX 350 F Sport specification by adding the following:
• 20-inch alloy wheels with selectable colour inserts
• 14-way power adjustable seats
• heated rear seats
• power folding rear seats
• luxury front seats
• laser cut ornamentation
• laser cut ornamentation steering wheel trim

RX 450h, which features an upgraded petrol-electric powertrain that delivers 230kW via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) driving all four wheels, is available in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury grades.

The RX 450h Luxury starts at $88,000* and can be optioned with two enhancement packs that mirror the specification and price of the RX 200t and RX 350 packs.

RX 450h Luxury offers all the standard specification of the new RX 350 Luxury. As with the other new generation RX models, it offers more standard specification than the third generation RX 450h Luxury model it replaces.

The upgraded specification includes 20-inch alloy wheels, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, electronic park brake, heated and ventilated front seats, and LED headlamps.

RX 450h F Sport, priced at $100,000, offers all the standard specification of the RX 350 F Sport but adds an active stabiliser system to enhance cornering stability.

The active stabiliser system headlines a range of options that represent additional specification on the previous generation RX 450h F Sport. Other upgraded features include 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio, 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive variable suspension, head up display, panoramic view back monitor, panoramic moonroof with sliding roof, sequential LED front and rear indicators, smart key card and sunshades on the rear passenger doors.

The range-topping RX 450h Sports Luxury model is priced at $106,000*.

It includes the same high level of specification as the new RX 350 Sports Luxury in addition to offering more standard specification than the RX 450h Sports Luxury it replaces.

The upgraded features include: 20-inch alloy wheels with coloured inserts, adaptive high beam, panoramic view back monitor, power folding rear seats, sequential LED front and rear indicators, rear passenger door sunshades, laser cut ornamentation and laser cut ornamentation steering wheel.

All new RX variants are fitted with a T165/90/D18 temporary spare wheel and tyre.

2015 Lexus RX Line pricing*

Model

Price*

RX 200t
     EP1
     EP2
     EP3

$73,000*
             $3,500*
         $4,500*
            $7,000*

RX 350 Luxury
     EP1
     EP2

$80,000*
           $3,500*
           $4,500*

RX 350 F Sport  

$92,000*

RX 350 Sports Luxury  

$98,000*

RX 450h Luxury
     EP1
     EP2

$88,000*
           $3,500*
           $4,500*

RX 450h F Sport  

$100,000*

RX 450h Sports Luxury  

$106,000*


NOTE:

* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.

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