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CarGurus first drive of the 2023 RX
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2023 Lexus RX First Drive: Boring Isn’t Always Bad
The Lexus RX remains a ruthlessly engineered example of an aggressively average but generally good crossover.
Unsurprisingly, Lexus has once again nailed its formula by making the 2023 RX an inoffensive, unspectacular, extremely approachable and liveable luxury SUV. It’s different enough from the old one to make new buyers pay attention, but not so different that it’ll scare off the all-important repeat RX buyer.
It feels well-made, like it will stand the test of time. Being a Lexus, it offers buyers the chance to join (or stay with) the legendarily high-quality sales and service experience offered by most Lexus dealers. Frankly, these things will sell like crazy, and their owners will love them. I know it’s not a core Jalopnik vehicle, but boring isn’t always bad, especially when it’s done to serve a purpose. Here, it’s been done very well. I’d tell my mom to buy one.
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The Lexus RX remains a ruthlessly engineered example of an aggressively average but generally good crossover.
Unsurprisingly, Lexus has once again nailed its formula by making the 2023 RX an inoffensive, unspectacular, extremely approachable and liveable luxury SUV. It’s different enough from the old one to make new buyers pay attention, but not so different that it’ll scare off the all-important repeat RX buyer.
It feels well-made, like it will stand the test of time. Being a Lexus, it offers buyers the chance to join (or stay with) the legendarily high-quality sales and service experience offered by most Lexus dealers. Frankly, these things will sell like crazy, and their owners will love them. I know it’s not a core Jalopnik vehicle, but boring isn’t always bad, especially when it’s done to serve a purpose. Here, it’s been done very well. I’d tell my mom to buy one.
2023 Lexus RX First Drive: Boring Isn't Always Bad - Jalopnik
Car enthusiasts always crap on the Lexus RX for being a boring car, and they’re not entirely wrong. The RX is steadfastly conventional by design, arguably making it better at its job. See, when Lexus comes up with a new RX, the automaker is largely considering the opinions and tastes of people...
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savagegeese review of the 2023 RX 350
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Doug DeMuro full review of the 2023 RX
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Autogefuhl first look at the 2023 RX
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Euro NCAP crash test of the 2022 RX
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Why Lexus is yet to break into the UK mainstream
Toyota's luxury brand seemingly does everything right – yet its sales figures trail Jaguar and Porsche
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Toyota's luxury brand seemingly does everything right – yet its sales figures trail Jaguar and Porsche
Why Lexus is yet to break into the UK mainstream | Autocar
Toyota's luxury brand seemingly does everything right – yet its sales figures trail Jaguar and Porsche
www.autocar.co.uk
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Redline Reviews review of the 2023 RX 500h F-Sport
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All-new Lexus RX previewed in South Africa – here’s what we know so far
The all-new Lexus RX was revealed to South African media and motoring industry guests at Toyota’s 2023 State of the Motor Industry (Somi) event recently, and we found it to be quite the looker.
The new Lexus RX is scheduled to go on sale in South Africa on March 1, with a plug-in hybrid variant set to arrive locally later in the year. Five models in either petrol or hybrid guise will be on offer.
Up front, the famous spindle grille has evolved into a new “spindle body”. Lexus says the reason behind the spindle grille is the need for instant recognition, such as identifying a car as a Lexus immediately.
The grille has been reinterpreted as a seamless unit which flows into the bodywork, with the lower section retaining a mesh pattern while the upper section takes in the lower edge of the bonnet. The Lexus emblem finds its home in the centre of the spindle’s high pinch-point.
The all-new Lexus RX was revealed to South African media and motoring industry guests at Toyota’s 2023 State of the Motor Industry (Somi) event recently, and we found it to be quite the looker.
The new Lexus RX is scheduled to go on sale in South Africa on March 1, with a plug-in hybrid variant set to arrive locally later in the year. Five models in either petrol or hybrid guise will be on offer.
Up front, the famous spindle grille has evolved into a new “spindle body”. Lexus says the reason behind the spindle grille is the need for instant recognition, such as identifying a car as a Lexus immediately.
The grille has been reinterpreted as a seamless unit which flows into the bodywork, with the lower section retaining a mesh pattern while the upper section takes in the lower edge of the bonnet. The Lexus emblem finds its home in the centre of the spindle’s high pinch-point.
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Autogefühl review of the 2023 RX 500h F-Sport
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Drive.com.au review of the 2023 RX
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CarsGuide review of the 2023 RX
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carsales.com.au review of the 2023 RX
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Chasing Cars review of the 2023 RX
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Lexus RX 450h+ 2023 first drive
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Lexus RX 450h+ 2023 first drive | Autocar
Fifth generation of Lexus's luxury SUV arrives in novel plug-in hybrid form
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Auto Social UK review of the 2023 RX 450h+
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Lexus RX (2023) Price & Specs
The new Lexus RX has quietly arrived in South Africa, complete with new engine options. Here’s a look at the local range, including pricing…
On the hunt for a left-field luxury SUV alternative to the likes of the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE? Well, the new Lexus RX has made landfall in South Africa, with the local line-up comprising 4 derivatives at launch.
Revealed in mid-2022 in Japan, the 5th-generation RX rides on the Toyota-backed luxury brand’s latest GA-K platform, bringing both weight savings and added rigidity. While it’s the same length (4 890 mm) as its predecessor, the new version is 25 mm wider than before at 1 920 mm. It furthermore gains an extra 60 mm between its axles, taking the wheelbase to 2 850 mm.
So, to the local range (hat tip to our studious friends over at duoporta.com for alerting us to the RX’s sneaky arrival). The fresh-faced line-up kicks off with the RX 350, which starts at R1 382 500. The old naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine has been ditched in favour of a new turbocharged 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder unit, which delivers 205 kW and 430 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Next up is the Lexus RX 350h, starting from R1 415 800. This powertrain combines an atmospheric 2.5-litre 4-pot with hybrid components to generate a peak system power figure of 184 kW (Lexus doesn’t quote a torque figure for the hybrid element, though the petrol mill makes 239 Nm). Drive is sent to all 4 corners through a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the claimed consumption comes in at 5.4 litres per 100 km.
How much does the Lexus RX cost in South Africa?
Lexus RX 350 – R1 382 500
Lexus RX 350h – R1 415 800
Lexus RX 350 F Sport – R1 498 300
Lexus RX 500h F Sport – R1 635 200
A 7-year/105 000 km warranty and maintenance plan (with intervals of 12 months or 15 000 km) of the same length are included in the purchase price of all Lexus RX derivatives.
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The new Lexus RX has quietly arrived in South Africa, complete with new engine options. Here’s a look at the local range, including pricing…
On the hunt for a left-field luxury SUV alternative to the likes of the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE? Well, the new Lexus RX has made landfall in South Africa, with the local line-up comprising 4 derivatives at launch.
Revealed in mid-2022 in Japan, the 5th-generation RX rides on the Toyota-backed luxury brand’s latest GA-K platform, bringing both weight savings and added rigidity. While it’s the same length (4 890 mm) as its predecessor, the new version is 25 mm wider than before at 1 920 mm. It furthermore gains an extra 60 mm between its axles, taking the wheelbase to 2 850 mm.
So, to the local range (hat tip to our studious friends over at duoporta.com for alerting us to the RX’s sneaky arrival). The fresh-faced line-up kicks off with the RX 350, which starts at R1 382 500. The old naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine has been ditched in favour of a new turbocharged 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder unit, which delivers 205 kW and 430 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Next up is the Lexus RX 350h, starting from R1 415 800. This powertrain combines an atmospheric 2.5-litre 4-pot with hybrid components to generate a peak system power figure of 184 kW (Lexus doesn’t quote a torque figure for the hybrid element, though the petrol mill makes 239 Nm). Drive is sent to all 4 corners through a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the claimed consumption comes in at 5.4 litres per 100 km.
How much does the Lexus RX cost in South Africa?
Lexus RX 350 – R1 382 500
Lexus RX 350h – R1 415 800
Lexus RX 350 F Sport – R1 498 300
Lexus RX 500h F Sport – R1 635 200
A 7-year/105 000 km warranty and maintenance plan (with intervals of 12 months or 15 000 km) of the same length are included in the purchase price of all Lexus RX derivatives.
Lexus RX (2023) Price & Specs
The new Lexus RX has quietly arrived in South Africa, complete with new engine options. Here’s a look at the local range, including pricing…
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Lexus RX 350h 2023 first drive
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Lexus RX 350h 2023 first drive | Autocar
Regular hybrid could be the Lexus large SUV of choice for most private buyers