Looks like Lexus has finally unleashed its latest SUV, the RX, in India, and it's got a pretty hefty price tag. You better start saving your pennies, folks, because the RX350h Luxury variant will set you back a cool ₹95.80 lakh, while the higher-performance RX500h F-Sport+ will cost you an arm and a leg at ₹1.18 crore (both prices, ex-showroom, India). That's enough money to buy a small island in the Caribbean!
This new beast is armed with two engines to choose from and can go head-to-head with the likes of the Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. It even comes with a fancy-sounding nickel-metal hydride battery. Talk about high-tech!
If you're still interested in this luxurious SUV, let's get down to the nitty-gritty. The RX350h Luxury variant comes with a 2.5-litre petrol engine and a CVT, which, when combined with the electric motor, can produce 250hp and 242Nm of torque. The RX500h F-Sport+ is a little more powerful, with a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox and can produce a whopping 371hp and 460Nm of torque. If that's not enough, the RX comes with Lexus’ Alluring X Verve design language and emulates the ‘spindle body’ appearance of the new RZ electric SUV. Fancy indeed!
On the more Stuff side of things, the RX comes loaded with features to make your driving experience feel like you're on cloud nine. It boasts a heads-up display, a 14in touchscreen, a wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay (Android Auto is wired) and a panoramic sunroof. It also comes in a range of snazzy interior colours – Black, Dark Sepia, and Solis White – and two trim options that include sumi woodgrain and medium bamboo brown.
All in all, the Lexus RX is a welcome addition to the Indian car market. It's expensive, but hey, you get what you pay for, right? If you want to impress your friends and family with a top-of-the-line SUV, the RX is definitely worth a look. Just make sure you've got your bank account in order first!