With Fifth generation Lexus RX A Lexus spokesperson revealed to Motor1. This means RX L seven seats saw its sunset alongside the previous generation RX.
However, it won’t be the end of the unibody seven-seat presence in the Lexus lineup, as this has previously been rumored to be succeeded by a sedan. Three-row SUV called TX. This was revealed as part of the brand’s mass electric vehicle presentation late last year, although showing up in a rather low fashion at the time.
Rumors of the TX nameplate have been around since 2009, although the earlier application was more likely to be for a smaller vehicle. More recently, Lexus Enthusiast filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the TX350 and TX500h.
If the just-launched RX is used in tandem, ‘350’ would mean the use of the T24A-FTS turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine, while the same ‘500h’ suffix could mean the addition of a turbocharger. The rear-axle electric motor complements the same 2.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine.
In the RX 2023, a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine produces 279 hp and 430 Nm of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels or all four cake, depending on the variant.
For the RX 500h, a parallel-hybrid system uses a six-speed automatic transmission, where the internal combustion engine powers the front wheels while an electric motor drives the rear wheels, generating total system power of 373 PS and 550 Nm.
GALLERY: Lexus RX 2023
