Lexus RX 350 Luxury 2023 in Malaysia – 2.4T AWD with 279 PS and 430 Nm; AEB, ACC; price from RM469k
After the world debut last June, the fifth generation Lexus RX will be open for pre-order in Malaysia starting tomorrow (May 17, 2023) – an official launch will take place soon. The SUV is offered in a single RX 350 Luxury variant that retails for RM468,888 on the road uninsured, which includes a 5-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Now built on the GA-K version of Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA), the latest RX is 90 kg lighter than its predecessor. predecessor and boasts a 2,850 mm (+60 mm) wheelbase. In terms of other dimensions, the SUV retains the same length of 4,890 mm but is 1,920 mm wider (+25 mm) and 1,695 mm higher (+10 mm).
You’ll also notice improved stance thanks to a 15mm lowered center of gravity as well as wider front and rear grooves. While the front overhang is unchanged, the rear overhang has been reduced by 60 mm.
The RX boasts Lexus’ latest design language with a new spindle body design that features a seamless grille that blends harmoniously with the raised bonnet. Other features seen up front include slim three-beam projector headlights with boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights that sit above the corner windscreens.
Along the sides you’ll find prominent creases and a sloping roofline, the latter leading to horizontal windows and a pointed tailgate. Two distinctive hallmarks carried over from the previous RX are the curved C-pillars and floating roof styling, while the rear has wide taillights with the word Lexus centered.
The RX also comes with aerodynamic elements such as flat windows and door sills, fins on the lower edge of the rear bumper as well as optimized underbody visors (including the concave surface below the engine) to it cuts through the air as efficiently as possible.
Moving inward, the RX adopts the concept of ‘Tazuna’ which refers to perfection, a Japanese term describing the perfect relationship between rider and horse. This driver-focused approach puts all controls within the driver’s reach, including the slightly tilted 14-inch infotainment touchscreen.
The touch-focused system is a welcome replacement for the previous Remote Touch interface and incorporates climate controls and many other vehicle functions. The system also supports voice recognition commands, wired Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay. Other displays found inside the cabin include a digital instrument cluster as well as a head-up display.
In terms of powertrains, the RX 350 is powered by the T24A-FTS 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine – also used in Latest NX – produces 279 PS (275 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 430 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 3,600 rpm. The engine features both direct injection and port-through (D-4ST), which is mated to a Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission and an electronically controlled all-wheel drive system, allowing the vehicle to achieve top speeds. 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
For our market, Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) comes standard with a MacPherson strut up front and a five-wishbone rear multi-link setup. AVS has 2 damping force modes (Normal and Sport) for the driver to choose from along with 3 driving modes (Normal, Eco and Sport).
In terms of equipment, the RX 350 Luxury comes with 21-inch light-alloy wheels with Hyper Chrome Metallic finish, e-Latch electronic door opening, 64-color interior lighting, tri-zone climate control with side vents. rear, power front seats with memory function, 40:20:40 power folding rear seats, ventilation and heating for all seats, Qi wireless charger, 12-speaker sound system, Noise control active (ANC) and electric tailgate with hands-free access.
Meanwhile, the Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) package includes a Pre-Collision Warning System (PCS), Active Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) with stop and go function as well as Cornering Deceleration, Scene Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracking Assist (LTA), Active High Beam System (AHS) with Tongue Scan and Traffic Sign Assist (RSA). These are combined by the Blind Spot Monitor with Safe Exit Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RTCA) and the panoramic display with 3D visualization.
The RX is imported CBU from Japan and comes in five colors: Sonic Quartz, Sonic Iridium, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black Glass Flake and Sonic Cooper – all paired with black semi-aniline leather and Open wood trim. pore black Ash. .
