Shanghai 2015: Lexus RX 200t replaces the old RX 270

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Alongside the ES facelift, Auto Shanghai 2015 also sees the global debut of the new Lexus RX 200t. Adopting the latest 2.0 litre turbo unit found in the smaller NX, the RX 200t will effectively replace the outgoing RX 270 variant.

“Compared to the current-generation RX 270, you’ll notice that a major appeal point of the RX 200t is its ability to deliver seamless and continuous acceleration up to the mid- to high-speed range,” said RX chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda.

That’s to be expected, as the turbocharged, direct-injection 8AR-FTS mill makes 235 hp and 350 Nm of torque, compared to the RX 270’s 185 hp/252 Nm 2.7 litre four-cylinder engine. The same six-speed automatic gearbox is carried over, though, instead of the RX 350’s eight-speeder.

The fourth-generation Lexus RX was first shown at the 2015 New York International Auto Show earlier this month. Two variants were announced: RX 350 with 300 hp, and a hybrid RX 450h with a combined output of 300 hp. This latest Lexus RX 200t makes three. Which one would you like to see launched here first?


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Comments

  • spongewai on Apr 20, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    it’s about time

    good move and affordable price

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    • lexbiscuit on Apr 20, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Lexus biscuit = glorified Toyota, nothing special

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      • Same L0rrrr on Apr 20, 2015 at 2:03 pm

        Rich wannabe will always go for second hand BMW (cheaper than our new Vios).

        The truly rich instead simply stick with Lexus and drive happily.

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        • richwannabee on Apr 20, 2015 at 2:57 pm

          Vios looks cheap for cheapos, Lexus looks not so cheap (but still cheap) for rich wannabe

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      • TopsyBoXyTurvy on Apr 20, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        cakap sendiri syok sendiri

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      • lexury on Apr 21, 2015 at 11:49 am

        not worth every ringgit, only if retarded enough to afford something that obviously another recycle product.. better search for the 2nd generation for better value and performance..

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  • Lexus Sam Loo on Apr 20, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Poor people please stay away!!!! Don’t pollut this car with your low class smell!!! Just go away!!!

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  • Sam L0rrrr on Apr 20, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Poor people buy the Camry first and drive a few years. Next time sell with good RV, sell and buy the second hand Lexus RX.

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    • ToyotalowRV on Apr 20, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      How to buy since the RV loses 90% after 36 months?

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    • sam poor on Apr 20, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      poor people buy viva/saga.extra money buy house. when got older, kids grow up, can go holiday n buy bigger car.
      “rich” people buy big car first, got no money left for saving. when got older, no money for kids, holiday, car… what to do. want to impress amoi so much when younger…

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  • Jebonr (Member) on Apr 20, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I looks like a NX.

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  • shawal on Apr 20, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Exciting times in mudah.my in 5 years time…looking forward to it…

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  • sam's best friend on Apr 20, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    RX200t first.

    And ES 200t too.

    Turbo bower

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  • recond harrier year 2014 is now selling for rm300k. 2.0 NA engine with 11 seconds 0-100 time. cant imagine which fool will buy this car.

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