Lexus RX 450h 2016, we are with the first unit that arrives in Spain

El Lexus RX450h 2016 arrives in Spain. We have also had the privilege of knowing the first unit that has landed in our country. The flagship of the Japanese brand shines in a striking color cerise red that accentuates its sharp lines. It also comes equipped with the Executive finish, which the brand expects to be the most demanded among customers.

The brand's large SUV has now grown. reach the Meters long 4,89, which represents an increase of 12 centimeters with respect to its predecessor. The reason is none other than mark the differences compared to the small SUV, the Lexus NX 300, which already we had the opportunity to try. In terms of width and height the RX 450h remains practically intact.

Aesthetically there has been a major renovation. Her image is now much more daring and stands out for her front. There we found the grill 'in double arrowhead', integrated with triple-beam LED headlights and fog lights. On the side, its enormous rims will stand out, which for the first time in this finish reach the 20 inches and the floating rear pillar, which gives it a coupe-like appearance.

Technological and quality showcase

If the exterior is striking and dynamic, the interior is a technological showcase surrounded by great quality. The materials are one of the highlights and leather and aluminum They complement each other to convey the luxury that the brand is looking for. There will be finishes that even use the wood in the cabin, in the Luxury you can choose between Shimamoku, Walnut and Bamboo in addition to the new Laser Cut.

The command center is the great 12,3-inch center screen. From there you can control the different parameters and it also allows us to see two menus simultaneously by dividing the screen. To handle all this paraphernalia we will have to use the Remote Touch, a kind of mouse with which we will move around the screens. At first it may be difficult to get used to the touch of it, but it is intuitive and we quickly get used to it.

This unit adds Head-Up Display that projects images on the windshield and seats with electrical adjustment and memory that are also ventilated and heated. Leaving our smartphone in a prepared area, its battery can be charged wirelessly. The sound system includes 12 speakers and in higher versions a 15-speaker Mark Levinson system can be mounted. You also benefit from a power tailgate that will make it easy to access your 540 liter trunk.

Safety is also an important aspect for the RX 450h and for this reason it incorporates the Lexus Safety System+. Among others, it has an adaptive cruise control, a system that turns the high beams on and off automatically or a pre-crash system with millimetric radar and camera that can stop the vehicle if necessary. It also adds a fatigue alert, traffic sign recognition and lane-keeping assistance.

313-horsepower hybrid mechanics

One of the greatest evolutions that the Lexus RX 450h receives is in the mechanical section. Upon arrival in Spain, it will be marketed only with this hybrid variant, the result of the combination of the engine 3.5 V6 gasoline and two electric motors. One of these electric motors is located on the front axle and the other on the rear, thus achieving an all-wheel drive system. The combined power of this system is 313 horses, a considerable improvement compared to the 299 CV of the previous generation.

In addition, the Lexus RX 450h 2016 can be proud of some very good consumption figures. homologate a average consumption between 5,2 and 5,5 liters according to versions. The simplest finish, the ECO is exempt from Registration Tax, while the rest pay 4,75%. Its benefits are also an interesting point, since they manage to accelerate 0-100 in 7,7 seconds.

Equipment Lexus RX 450h

The Lexus RX 450h 2016 will have several finishes to choose from, among which are ECO, Corporate (intended for companies), Executive, Executive Tecno, F Sport and Luxury. All the finishes are very complete and from the most basic you already have practically everything you need in a car the size of the Lexus RX 450h. There are no options, since Lexus works with closed equipment.

ECO-Corporate

• Adaptive cruise control
• pre-collision system
• Automatic short-long beams
• Unintentional Lane Change Assist
• Dual zone air conditioning
• 18″ alloy wheels
• Alarm
• Keyless entry and start
• parking camera
• LED headlights (tri-beam on Corporate)
• Traffic Sign Recognition System

Executive (adds to ECO)

• Triple beam LED headlights
• Leather upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Memory seats and mirrors
• 20″ alloy wheels
• Navigator with 12,3″ screen
• Electric tailgate
• Sound system with 12 speakers

Executive Techno (adds Executive)

• Openable panoramic roof
• Head-Up Display
• blind spot warning

F Sports (adds Executive Tecno)

• Interior and exterior F Sport design elements
• Sports leather seats
• Adaptive suspension
• Active stabilizer bars

Luxury (adds Executive)

• Semi-aniline leather upholstery
• 360º vision cameras
• wood inserts
• adaptive high beam

Lexus RX 450h prices for Spain

Although the first deliveries of the model in our country were scheduled for January or February 2016, everything indicates that this period has been shortened and that the first units will be able to reach their customers at the end of this month. The 450 Lexus RX 2016h is one of the brand's biggest bets and it is expected that a large percentage of sales will be made with this Executive finish.

Source – Lexus