Lexus Malaysia officially introduced the the facelifted RX last night – the reworked third-generation SUV makes its local debut just two months after its introduction in Geneva.
A complete line-up makes its way in, four models in all, these being the entry-level RX 270, followed by the RX 350, RX 350 F SPORT and the range-topping RX 450h hybrid.
Changes include a new front end, complete with the new spindle shaped grilled first seen on the LF-LC Concept, and most recently on the GS, launched here two months ago. The spindle grille will soon be adopted throughout the range to strengthen the Lexus family identity between model ranges, the company says.
Aside from the new spindle grille, exterior revisions include a new front bumper as well as headlamps equipped with new LED daytime running lights, and the rear light cluster has also been redesigned. Also on is a new 19-inch wheel design, found on the RX 350 and RX 450h, wrapped with 235/55 series tyres (the RX 270 has 18-inch wheels, with 235/60 rubbers).
Naturally, the interior gets reworked too, and features a new steering wheel with high quality wood and leather. For the first time, all RX variants are equipped with a second-generation Remote Touch Controller, which is linked to an 8.0-inch Electro Multi Vision screen and is equipped with navigation.
Meanwhile, the RX 350 F SPORT adds performance dampers and an F SPORT suspension into the equation. There’s also F SPORT specific exterior trim, which is made up of a mesh grille, dark grey 10-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels and F SPORT badges on the front fenders.
The interior on this one also gets kitted up to reflect a sportier tone, with aluminium panels in place of the more elegant wood inserts leading the changes. The seats get special F SPORT perforated leather and the six-speed automatic gearbox gains paddle shifters.
No changes mechanically, with the same engine line-up as before. The front wheel-drive RX270’s 2.7 litre 1AR-FE four-cylinder mill offers 185 hp 5,800 rpm and 252 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, while the RX 350 and RX 350 F SPORT wear the 2GR-FE 3.5 litre V6 engine, with 274 hp at 6,200 rpm and 346 Nm at 4,700 rpm.
The top-of-the-line RX 450h’s Atkinson Cycle 2GR-FXE 3.5 litre V6 engine continues with 245 hp at 6,000 rpm and 317 Nm at 4,800 rpm for output numbers as before, and in combination with a 123 kW electric front drive motor and a 50 kW rear motor, offers 295 hp in combined hybrid system output.
As before, a three-block, 10-module-each 288V Ni-MH battery – located below the rear seats – continues to provide the necessary juice, and the powertrain is mated to an E-Four electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission.
Standard kit on all four variants include a Lexus Premium Audio 12-speaker system and 10 airbags.
Price-wise, the RX 270 goes for RM359,800, while the RX 350 is RM399,800. Opting for the F SPORT route takes the price to RM409,800, and the hybrid RX 450h features a marginal increase from before, at RM525,000.
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WOW, Look at the price-tag.
Even half price from groupon, i think i can’t afford to buy also.
Looks kinds weird for me…VW Touareg and the Land Rover Evoque r better !
big money with weird kind of taste……like too much money but lacking knowledge!
Half a million bucks for this? The Ringgit must be really watered down.
Preve’ better than this
moron..blind supporter will always keep barking preve is better than this and this..get a life la bro
Fools like you ……. ahahaha. everyone knows Lexus is a better car
haha..so sensetip when people just talk about preve..if someone said preve better than ferrari, u know that he’s kidding rite..haha..why so serius lorr
yalah…. so serious for what? can’t take a joke !
better opt for BMW…lexus getting far more expensive…
LEXUS maaa….not Toyota Harrier…(although same vehicle)
i agree.. better opt for BMW. you’ll better material, better design, better interior, and better ego.
The BMW is nicer but the equivalent BMW is the X5 which starts at around RM450k ie. close to the top of the line Lexus RX450h. Not sure if it’s really a competitor IMO.
it’s cheaper than same class from the BMW….
Better opt for bungalow…value for money..
look like predator to me
one word ‘UGLY’…….over priced Toyota……!!!
Lexus and Toyota is diff…
Just like Renault and Nissan…
Interior looks cheap for a car with that price tag
For that kind of money, better off with an Audi or BMW
and judging from the pics, the interior doesn’t seem as luxurious as the price tag..
the interior is too simple for this so-called luxury car & the chrome is too much!
This is nice
damn fugly dashboard..
nicenice nice nice
yes! booked mine yesterday.
F-sport baby!
Front bumper design looks far better than the pre facelift RX. Thumbs up to Lexus.
Range Rover Evoque will be my choice at the same price. Looks department is waay better. Performance, okay, Toyota wins. hahah.
you cant really compare. the evoque is alot alot smaller. i do agree the evouque is a beauty i doubt there are any 4×4 that looks as good as it at the moment. For those who compare lexus and toyota you obviously have never driven inside a lexus. thats all i can say ..
lexus will outlast BMW / Audi in reliability. but other than that, i’m not sure what other reason to buy. lol.
Overprice car for rich but stupid people.
It’s toyota btw. Technologies? out, Design? Out, Brand? (toyota fan everything good).
go for BMW or MERC is better
The centre dashboard looks empty..
Half a million ringgit for japanese car? Forget about it.
For this kind of money might as well buy the contis with queiter interior,more luxury etc
Japanese car can never beats conti in terms of cabin quietness.
Even the American is buying Lexus…
I dun think there are stupid but just smarter…
fugly.. thank you lexus
The interior’s really bad & the carpet looks pretty cheap. For 300K & above might as well go for the real deal Conti luxury car rather than this Toyota in a fairly expensive suit.
Rather disappointed with the fact that the new RX is still stuck with Lexus Premium Audio, instead of Mark Levinson’s. Regardless of how “premium” that may sound, Mark Levinson is still more superior, and I can’t see why they can’t put it on even the most expensive variant.
wah overprice la… i rather get a porsch cayenne.. But sayang cayenne turbo s cost a mil…
The only comment i can give to this model:
HAMPEH!!!
Looks not so luxury for me. If I can choose, I’m off to Infiniti X35. Wont you agree?
proton better
Where to choose the Proton SUV? Not in the market yet in my knowledge.
what el cheapo interior for a half million ringgit car!!
looks like the same quality as the prius c.
lexus is really a big time rip off!!
only dumb ppl will choose this over contis. ( ppl that are rich by inheritance)
Is it just me or did Toyota/Lexus models off late, with the exception of the GT86, look so damn fugly. What is hapenning to their design department and philosophy. Just look at this RX, the Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Prius, Alphard, and the list goes on. I know the cheif designer wants the cars to be aggressively styled, but you can be aggressive like Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson. Unfortunately he chose the latter.
Look at all (previous and current generations) BMWs.
Imagine how people perceive BMW vs Lexus.
You judge yourself how to use your 0.5 million.
Buying ONE house? I bet if you have more than enough money to buy a few houses + shops + lands, you will buy luxurious cars. Trust me.
they just change the grille? is still a same car with same chassis…sigh
the fall of the Harrier finally after a long run…what kind of stupid design is Lexus designing all X across their car…all family type buyers will be chase away…
I would rather buy Blackburn Rovers and that is saying something!!!