Lexus RX 450h 2016 - luxury hybrid for Vietnamese tycoons

2016 hybrid multi-purpose vehicle imported privately, equipped with many features and safety technology.

The RX is Lexus's flagship crossover in every market. This is evidenced by the fact that Toyota's luxury brand sells more than 100,000 vehicles each year, accounting for 28% of the company's sales. Especially in the US market, the RX is one of the first luxury SUVs to appear since 1998 and has created a trend that continues to this day.

In the previous 3 generations, RX did not change much. But in the fourth generation, if you do not look at the logo, it is difficult to guess that it is a Lexus, from the lines to the style. The new design on RX 2016 is aimed at the young, strong, and individual. But for middle-aged customers, it may be shocking.

The fourth generation RX made its world debut at the New York Auto Show in April 2015. The 2016 RX has a 51mm longer wheelbase and an overall length of 127mm. This type of change increases interior space and exterior design.

Lexus created the RX 2016 with a muscular, angular design, completely different from the previous simple style. The radiator grille is a bold hourglass style, the LED lights add to the luxurious look. The roof is steeper thanks to the redesigned C-pillar. The taillights are L-shaped and the exhaust pipes are sporty. The rear bumper is muscular, the fixed spoiler and the shark fin increase aerodynamics.

The interior is inspired by the exterior, the dashboard is oriented towards the driver, from the button layout to the 12.3-inch vertical infotainment screen, located in the center of the dashboard. The gear lever is brought closer to the driver. The dashboard is sporty.

RX 450h is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 VVT-i gasoline engine combined with an electric motor for a total capacity of 308 horsepower, maximum torque of 335 Nm. ECVT gearbox.

Equipped with technology with HUD windshield display, radar cruise control, reverse sensor, parking assist, panoramic camera, adaptive headlights, compensation warning, lane departure warning.

In addition, the safety technologies in the Lexus Safety System + package directly control the stability of the vehicle body such as tire pressure warning, early collision warning, ABS anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution EBD, TRAC traction control, VSC body stability control, hill start assist. The series of technologies allows adaptation to many different types of terrain and slopes.

Lexus RX 450h 2016 US version in black color appeared at Viet Auto. Factory price in the US from 52,200 USD. In Vietnam, Lexus RX 2016 is officially distributed, but there are only 2 versions including RX 200t and RX 350. The prices are 3.06 billion and 3.33 billion VND respectively.

According to VNE