Lexus has introduced the new, next-generation Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450h hybrid in 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicle that pioneered the car-based utility vehicle luxury segment when it was launched in 1998, has been completely renovated and will continue to set new benchmarks in areas that have made the best-selling luxury utility vehicle: innovation , design, performance, utility and comfort.
At the heart of the new Lexus RX models are two of the engines. Now in its second generation, the Lexus RX 450h will have a better Lexus Hybrid Drive engine with a V6 3.5-liter diesel that runs on an Atkinson cycle very effective. Combined with more efficient new investor, the total system output of 295 horsepower, 27 more horsepower than the RX-generation hybrid.
Another step in the evolution of Lexus Hybrid Drive is the addition of two new systems to improve efficiency. The first is a heat recovery system of the engine exhaust to reduce the heating time to stop by more often and for longer periods. The result is better fuel economy and emissions. The second is a recirculation of cooled exhaust gases to reduce engine pumping losses, which also helps improve the economy.
Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Drive offers front-wheel drive or electronically driven, in part-time all-wheel drive (AWD) Hybrid Drive, which powers the rear wheels with the optimum amount of torque as the circumstances require. Unlike mechanical AWD systems, which reduce fuel efficiency, increases the weight and friction, the RX 450h is rear-mounted electric motor-generator to provide all four wheels to make regenerative braking to charge the battery hybrid pack more efficiently.
Third-generation Lexus RX 350 is powered by an improvement of 275 horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 paired with electric drive, sequential shift six-speed transaxle. All-wheel drive version of the feature Active Torque Control AWD system, which optimizes the torque depending on driving conditions, thus improving the efficiency and performance.
Both RX models, a new uniquely designed double-wishbone rear suspension that helps exceptional agility and control. Its distinctive design allows an additional five percent of cargo volume increased and easier loading. Complement the new rear suspension, and provide excellent dexterity and comfort, in front McPherson geometry is optimized.
The new Lexus RX Lexus models have a number of technologies that enhance the experience first property. Available hard-disk drive (HDD) navigation system is a completely new "Remote Touch" control, which is both intuitive and ergonomic. Located in the center console, Remote Touch is as natural to the driver's fingertips, like a computer mouse. It can also be tailored to the desired tactile feedback. Although the speech recognition feature RX series, the new navigation system, a new informal language voice recognition system that recognizes speech commands. Standard XM ® satellite radio ready (subscription required) has been associated with the XM NavTraffic NavWeather and new features.
The roomy interior for five passengers including a new thought of Stone "dual-zone cabin" design. This provision allows the driver to intuitively navigate the new Lexus RX Advanced, which includes two distinct but integrated areas. "Zone Operation" to "display area" and a
The "display area" helps the driver via a navigation in eight-inch screen, which is embedded in the dashboard for improved visibility. Organic white LEDs a multi-information display provides exceptional readability in a wide angle. A choice of heads-up display reduces the need for excessive eye movement, and the use of high-intensity LEDs make the display bright enough to be read in direct sunlight.
The "AO" allows access and control a wide range of information available via the "Remote Touch" navigation controller mounted on the steering wheel more information.
The exterior of the all-new Lexus RX has a strong and powerful new body design with the objective to improve comfort and handling. Inverted trapezoid design on the front and rear horizontally integrated embedded together with a pronounced shoulder along the profile RX. Elegant molding on the side windows and the bottom of the doors offers low-profile power. The wheels standard 18-inch alloy complement the exterior with a strong sporty, with optional alloy wheels from 19 inches to give another indication of style. Although it has increased in almost all dimensions, progress has been helped by an overall aerodynamic undertray designed, resulting in a segment-topping 0.32 coefficient of drag (Cd).
The Lexus RX 450h hybrid will have its own unique aesthetic features, including a unique grille, whose emblem blue Lexus hybrid cut logos, unique front bumper, a specially designed 19-inch wheel option, headlights and taillights and optional blue LED.
The new RX is available with a choice of luxury and sport option package that includes features such as Lexus Mark Levinson ® system exclusive Surround Sound, a dual-screen rear entertainment system, dynamic control of speed radar and a pack of sport with sports suspension.
The new Lexus RX offers a wide viewing angle side of the track. When the camera is positioned on the passenger side view mirror back, the driver can check hard to see areas of the passenger side of the vehicle simply by selecting the button on the navigation screen or steering wheel and watch the image on the camera screen navigation.
His true heritage, active and passive safety systems are still the RX features the most impressive vehicle. Lexus' Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management available (VDIM) integrates seamlessly with various systems such as vehicle stability control (VSC), anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Traction Control (TRAC). It works without problems proactively through throttle, steering and brakes to help to prevent slipping during cornering before the vehicle reaches operating restrictions on slippery roads or other harsh conditions.
The available Pre-Collision System (PCS) is based on the technology of millimeter-wave radar to recognize a collision and the first brake assist and retracts the driver and front passenger seat belt in anticipation of the collision. An intelligent adaptive front lighting (AFS) is available with HID high beam and low in both models, while the Lexus RX 450h also features LED lights with AFS headlights and halogen high beam. As if to anticipate the position of the vehicle based on vehicle speed and steering angle, turning lights on the corner. A new optional auto-beam is detected in the light of oncoming vehicles, vehicles before or environmental sources and automatically changes up and down from the rafters.
Passive safety features include class-leading 10 standard airbags for the new RX is also a two-stage airbags for driver and front passenger (including Lexus exclusive dual-chamber front passenger airbag), driver and front passenger knee airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side airbags, and semi-curtain airbags. It 'also equipped with Lexus' front seat active head restraints to reduce whiplash injury potential, while some low-speed collision from behind.
The all-new Lexus RX 350 2011 will be available in February 2009 while the 2011 Lexus RX 450h will be reaching dealers nationwide in spring.
