Until now, only the lower RX 350h variant was being delivered.
Lexus launched the RX SUV in India in April last year, but its only now that the company has started deliveries of the range-topping 500h F Sport variant. Until now, Lexus was only delivering the entry-level 350h variant. The RX 500h is priced at Rs 1.18 crore (ex-showroom) which has remained unchanged since launch.
- RX 500h is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol-hybrid engine
- Sprints from 0-100kph in 6.2 seconds (claimed)
- Gets sportier styling over the 350h variant
Lexus RX 500 F Sport powertrain
The RX500h F-Sport+ gets a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol engine paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. In combination with the e-motor, it produces 371hp and 460Nm of torque. With all-wheel drive as standard, the RX500h can do the 0-100kph dash in 6.2 seconds (claimed) and go on to a claimed top speed of 210kph. Lexus uses a bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery in the new RX. It also gets rear wheel steering
Lexus RX 500h F Sport exterior, interior and features
The RX500h gets the F-Sport body kit that has some visual differences over the standard model. Where the latter gets chrome accents outside, the F-Sport gets piano black accents. The front bumper additionally features larger air intakes and the black 21-inch alloy wheels have a different design.
There, however, aren’t any such differentiation on the interior. In terms of equipment, the RX 500h F Sport gets 14-inch touchscreen, an electronic latch for the doors, connected car features, wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay – Android Auto is wired – and a panoramic sunroof. Safety kit includes 7 airbags, dynamic radar-based cruise control, an anti-collision warning system and a safe door opening system, among others.
The Lexus RX rivals the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Range Rover Velar and Audi Q7.
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