{"id":31352,"date":"2022-06-01T00:58:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T00:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/2023-lexus-rx-is-redesigned-adds-367-hp-rx500h-f-sport-hybrid\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T00:58:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T00:58:21","slug":"2023-lexus-rx-is-redesigned-adds-367-hp-rx500h-f-sport-hybrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/2023-lexus-rx-is-redesigned-adds-367-hp-rx500h-f-sport-hybrid\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Lexus RX Is Redesigned, Adds 367-HP RX500h F Sport Hybrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<ul class=\"body-ul\">\n<li><strong>The new 2023 Lexus RX is here with several new powertrains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The RX350 has a turbo-four gas engine, while the RX350h, RX450h +, and RX500h F Sport Performance models all have various hybrid setups.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The new RX will go on sale in the US by the end of the year.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol\/>\n<p class=\"body-text\">The RX has broken ground for Lexus ever since it first hit the scene, and now the new fifth-generation model is introducing a new variation on the brand&#8217;s \u201cspindle\u201d grille design.  With a body-colored upper area, the 2023 RX&#8217;s face is an interesting evolution of the polarizing Lexus look that&#8217;s found across the lineup.  No matter what you think of the new design, the new RX is poised to increase its coverage of the luxury-SUV spectrum with new powertrains including a plug-in-hybrid model and a 367-hp RX500h F Sport Performance hybrid variant that features a new all-wheel-drive setup Lexus calls Direct4. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">Rumors suggest that Lexus will introduce a new three-row crossover called the TX in the near future, so we don&#8217;t think that the previous RX&#8217;s \u201cL\u201d model will return this time around.  This will allow the RX to occupy the two-row-crossover space somewhere between compact and mid-size that has proven so successful for this model over its history.  With a 2.4-inch longer wheelbase, the new RX promises more rear-seat room but has the same overall length, meaning its overhangs are shorter and its proportions look a bit more athletic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">Toyota&#8217;s GA-K architecture, shared with many models including the Highlander, RAV4 and smaller Lexus NX, is underneath the latest RX.  It introduces a multilink rear suspension to replace the previous model&#8217;s unequal-length-control-arm setup.  Lexus also claims that the new model is up to 198 pounds lighter than before. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">The 3.5-liter V-6 engine used in the previous RX350 and RX450h is gone and has been replaced by a variety of four-cylinder drivetrains that include a base gas engine and three separate hybrid variants.  The RX350 has a turbocharged 2.4-liter inline-four with 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque;  like in the NX350, this engine is available with an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive.  The RX350h uses a familiar Toyota hybrid setup with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four and electric motors that combine to produce 246 hp;  it comes standard with all-wheel drive and will achieve an estimated 33 mpg combined, 3 mpg better than the old RX450h&#8217;s V-6 hybrid setup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">Things start to get interesting with the new RX500h F Sport Performance model.  Meant to be considered in the same performance tier as the V-8 \u2013 powered IS500, this version of the RX has a new hybrid system with a turbocharged 2.4-liter inline-four gasoline engine and a six-speed automatic transmission rather than the planetary gearset typical of Toyota hybrid powertrains.  It makes a total of 367 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, and Lexus says that the all-wheel-drive system, which it calls Direct4, incorporates a more powerful electric motor on the rear axle that&#8217;s meant to improve handling performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">There will also be an RX450h + model with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain.  Lexus isn&#8217;t providing specifics, but we&#8217;d guess it&#8217;ll have a similar setup as the 302-hp NX450h + and Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEVs.  The plug-in NX provides an EPA-estimated electric driving range of 37 miles, so the RX PHEV should fall somewhere close to that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">Trim levels for the lower models will include base, Premium, Premium +, Luxury, F Sport Handling, while the RX500h F Sport Performance will sit at the top of the range.  19-inch wheels are standard across the board, with 21-inch wheels optional.  The redesigned interior looks similar to the NX&#8217;s and is available with an optional 14.0-inch touchscreen that runs Lexus&#8217; latest infotainment system.  Interior color options include six different hues, including red and brown, while bamboo, open-pore wood, and aluminum trims will be available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">We think the 2023 RX&#8217;s base price will rise somewhat compared with the outgoing RX350&#8217;s $ 46,995 starting cost.  The RX350h hybrid is likely to start somewhere around $ 50,000, while the RX450h + is likely to approach $ 60,000.  There&#8217;s no precedent for the RX500h F Sport Performance model, so we wouldn&#8217;t be surprised to see that model reach into the $ 70,000 range.  Lexus says the new RX will go on sale at the end of this year.<\/p>\n<p>  This content is imported from {embed-name}.  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