Lexus Announces New RX Upgrades and Options
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Photo Gallery: Blacked Out Lexus RX 450h F SPORT
My friends from Lexus of Perth in Australia sent me these photos of a custom RX 450h F SPORT: The RX F SPORT looks pretty good with a blacked out bumper — reminds me of the special edition RX that was released in Europe late last year. What do you think of the custom work? …
Kevin · February 6th, 2014
Lexus ES & RX 450h Win 2013 Auto Pacific Ideal Vehicle Awards
The Lexus ES & RX were honored today in the annual AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards, taking top spot in their respective categories.
Kevin · August 15th, 2013
Jeremy Clarkson’s Daughter Drives Lexus RX 450h Across Africa
While on the topic of Jeremy Clarkson & Lexus, his daughter Emily recently travelled across Africa in a RX 450h, and has written about the journey for The Sunday Times.
Kevin · July 10th, 2013
Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Best Cars for the Money Award
The Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h were named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Best Cars for the Money awards list for their combination of value & quality.
Kevin · February 21st, 2013
Canadian Government Invests in Lexus Cambridge Plant Expansion
The Canadian & Ontario governments will be investing $34 million to help Lexus upgrade its Cambridge plant to expand output and introduce the production of the RX 450h.
Kevin · January 25th, 2013
Lexus Fined by NHTSA for Delayed 2010 RX Recall
Lexus will pay a fine of $17.4 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for its delay in issuing a safety recall on the 2010 RX.
Kevin · December 18th, 2012
Lexus Named Top Luxury Brand in KBB Best Resale Value Awards
For the second year in a row, Lexus has been named the Top Luxury Brand in the KBB 2013 Best Resale Value Awards.
Kevin · November 26th, 2012
Wall Street Journal Takes a Ride in Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h
The Wall Street Journal has taken a ride in the autonomous Lexus RX 450h in Google’s self-driving fleet, and does a good job of explaining how the technology works.
Kevin · October 16th, 2012
Update on Google’s Self-Driving Lexus RX 450h
Google has added a number of Lexus RX 450hs to their self-driving car fleet, and recently published an update on their official blog.
Kevin · August 28th, 2012
TOM’S Developing New Lexus RX Body Kit
Official Lexus tuner TOM’S has started work on a new aero kit for the 2013 RX.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
Lexus Boosts RX Manufacturing in Canada
Lexus will invest more than $100 million and hire approximately 400 employees to increase Lexus RX production at its Cambridge, Ontario facility.
Kevin · July 24th, 2012
Massive Photo Gallery of the 2013 Lexus RX Family
The 2013 edition of the Lexus RX has reached Australia.
Kevin · June 27th, 2012
Lexus RX F Sport Commercial: Progress Never Stops
A whole batch of new Lexus commercials have been released over the past couple days — let’s start with this RX F Sport commercial from Lexus UK.
Kevin · June 18th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Information on Lexus USA Website
The Lexus USA website has been updated with information, photos and pricing on the 2013 RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, & RX 450h.
Kevin · April 24th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h Photo Gallery from Japan
The folks over at Response.jp have just uploaded a detailed photo gallery the Japanese-spec 2013 Lexus RX 450h.
Kevin · April 22nd, 2012
Google Adds Lexus RX 450h to Autonomous Car Fleet
According to Wired, Google’s autonomous vehicle program has added a Lexus RX 450h to its stable of self-driving cars.
Kevin · April 16th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Sport Appearance Package?
There was an interesting 2013 Lexus RX 350 on display at the Dallas Auto Show last week.
Kevin · March 28th, 2012
New 2013 Lexus RX F Sport Video
This new Lexus Europe video of the 2013 RX 450h is packed with previously unseen footage.
Kevin · March 15th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Video
After featuring a video of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h yesterday, I have similarly silent footage of the all-new RX 450h F Sport package.
Kevin · March 7th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Information
At long last, the full details about the Lexus RX F Sport package have been released — in order to cover all the bases, I’m going to republish all available information from the Geneva press kit.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX 450h Video
Included among the Lexus press materials from the Geneva Motor Show was a soundless made-for-video of the 2013 RX 450h.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Information
Lifted directly from the Lexus press kit handed out at the Geneva Motor Show, here’s the full details on the 2013 RX.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
Live Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h
I’m still working through all the press releases from the Geneva Motor Show, but in the meantime, here’s some live photos of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h from Autoblog.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
First Live Photos of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport
Just hours before its official reveal at the Geneva Motor Show, Autoguide has the first live photos of the new 2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport.
Kevin · March 6th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Photo Gallery Leaked
Just moments after posting the official Lexus teaser photo of the 2013 RX 450h F Sport, I discovered that photo galleries of RX 350, RX 450h, & RX F Sport were already making the rounds.
Kevin · March 2nd, 2012
2013 Lexus RX Confirmed for Geneva Motor Show
Just days before its reveal at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 RX 450h F Sport.
Kevin · March 2nd, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lexus Hybrids and the Aurora Borealis
Taken in Norway near Lexus Tromsø, the northernmost Lexus dealership in the world, here are some photos of a CT 200h & RX 450h lit up by the Aurora Borealis.
Kevin · February 14th, 2012
2013 Lexus RX & RX F Sport Revealed!
A brochure for the 2013 Lexus RX has been leaked online, and it confirms the crossover will be getting both a mid-cycle update and a F Sport package.
Kevin · February 11th, 2012
Two New Lexus F Sport Vehicles to Debut at the Geneva Motor Show
Lexus Europe announced today that two new F Sport vehicles will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Kevin · February 10th, 2012
Lexus RX 450h Special Edition Released in Europe
Lexus Europe is offering a RX 450h Special Edition with some nice exterior upgrades, including the full-glass panoramic roof.
Kevin · December 30th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h & RX 350/450h Named Top Safety Picks
The 2012 Lexus CT 200h and RX 350/450h have earned Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Kevin · December 16th, 2011
Lexus Announces Voluntary Safety Recall on 2004-2005 ES 330, 2004-2005 RX 330 & 2006 RX 400h
Lexus has announced a voluntary safety recall on the 2004-2005 ES 330, 2004-2005 RX 330, and the 2006 RX 400h to replace the crankshaft pulley.
Kevin · November 9th, 2011
Lexus RX 450h Commercial: Daughter in Revolt
This Lexus RX 450h commercial from the Netherlands takes a funny turn.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Pekin Daily Times Reviews the 2011 Lexus RX 450h
Here’s an interesting review of the 2011 Lexus RX 450h in the Pekin Daily Times by Silvio Calabi, who uses the crossover to haul stone and transport garbage to the dump before finally coming to understand the reasons for the vehicle’s success.
Kevin · September 8th, 2011
2012 Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h Information
Lexus has announced the 2012 Lexus RX 350, which will see two changes from the 2011 model: first, like all 2012 Lexus models, Nebula Grey Pearl will replace Smoky Granite Mica, and second, the fuel recommendation has been lowered from 91-octane to 87-octane.
Kevin · August 24th, 2011
Lexus UK Releases IS 250C Limited Edition
Lexus UK had two product announcements this week. First up is the special edition IS 250C with two-tone black & red leather interior, which will be limited to only 50 units.
Kevin · June 30th, 2011
Lexus Announces Voluntary Recall of 2006-2007 Lexus RX 400h
Lexus USA has announced a voluntary safety recall of the 2006-2007 Lexus RX 400h due to a potential issue with the Intelligent Power Module.
Kevin · June 29th, 2011
New Gazoo Racing Concept Powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive
Although it's not really a Lexus, this sports car concept by Gazoo Racing does share the same hybrid powertrain as the RX 450h.
Kevin · June 24th, 2011
Desktop Wallpaper: Lexus RX Panoramic Glass Roof
In my search for better images of the Lexus RX's panoramic roof option, I came across these great photos on the Lexus Singapore website -- conveniently, they were available in desktop wallpaper sizes.
Kevin · May 31st, 2011
Lexus Hybrid Commercial
In the spirit of the Lexus Hybrid Art exhibition, here's a beautifully filmed commercial from Lexus Italy.
Kevin · May 22nd, 2011
The Story of New York City’s 6 Lexus RX Taxis
The New York Times is running an article about a group of six New York City taxi drivers that have traded in the usual taxicabs for Lexus RXs.
Kevin · May 17th, 2011
Lexus Recall Issued for 06-07 GS 300/350, 04-07 RX & 08-11 LX 570
Lexus announced a voluntary safety recall on approximately 20,000 GS 300/350s made from 2006 to early 2007 to modify a plastic pad under the driver side carpet: In the event that the floor carpet around the accelerator pedal is not properly replaced in the correct position after a service operation, there is a possibility that …
Kevin · February 24th, 2011
Lexus UK Launches RX 450h SE-I Winter Edition
Lexus UK has launched a new winter SE-I package for the RX 450h — here’s a breakdown of the features: Special specification for Lexus RX 450h SE-I with package of practical accessories Exterior elements include roof rails, front and rear under-runs and rear bumper protector Interior features include cool/hot storage box and boot liner Value …
Kevin · January 7th, 2011
Lexus RX 350 with Panoramic Glass Roof
Although it’s not offered in North America, some parts of the world have the option of buying the current Lexus RX with a panoramic glass roof. One such place is Dubai, and Drive Arabia has some photos to let us in on what we’ve been missing: Every Lexus should be offered with a panoramic glass …
Kevin · December 14th, 2010
Camouflaged Lexus RX 450h
Continuing on with the matte vinyl car wraps from yesterday, here’s a Lexus RX 450h camo’ed up especially for the UK Special Forces: The company responsible is Creative FX, who also put together a very detailed video converting a Ferrari F430 from red to matte black. [Source: Creative FX & Flickr]
Kevin · December 8th, 2010
Two Lexus Models in US Federal Fuel Economy Top Ten
Here’s something — The US Environmental Protection Agency has released its Top 10 Fuel Economy Leaders for 2011, and two Lexus models made the cut. The HS 250h placed fifth with a 35 mpg average, and the RX 450h FWD ranked ninth at 30 mpg, which is impressive given the SUV’s size and power. The …
Kevin · November 10th, 2010
Lexus SEMA Video Preview
SEMA starts in an hour, but before the doors open, here’s a great HD video preview of the Lexus SEMA cars: I’ll be at the show today with a plan to update throughout the day and take plenty of photos, so if you have any picture requests, please let me know!
Kevin · November 2nd, 2010
Lexus SEMA 2010 Show Cars in Detail
Here’s a full breakdown of the models along with their descriptions, all courtesy of Lexus: CT200h F SPORT CONCEPT Description How do you take a fun to drive sporty five-door premium compact hybrid that has a combined EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 42 mpg to the next level? Build a CT200h F Sport Concept. Although …
Kevin · October 29th, 2010
Lexus Wins Five Motorist Choice Awards
The fifth annual Motorist Choice Awards have been announced, and Lexus has making a serious showing in the winner’s circle, taking 5 of the 15 premium categories. Now, these aren’t your typical segment awards, instead, winners are chosen by a group of 42,000 consumers, who rate the vehicles based on “lifestyle categories” — here are …
Kevin · September 23rd, 2010
Lexus Magazine Takes a Malaysia Road Trip
Lexus Magazine writer Rod Mackenzie took an RX 450h on an adventure through Malaysia in a quest to find a remote resort called Fraser’s Hill: For years, I’ve fantasized about penetrating Malaysia’s dense jungle interior on a modern-day Heart of Darkness journey, complete with creeping tigers. This exotic road trip, however, comes with a major …
Kevin · August 17th, 2010
Lexus RX 240? Lexus LS 450h?
The Bangkok Post has some engine variation rumors regarding the RX & LS: Later this year, Japan’s top nameplate is set to offer a third engine variant of its RX sport-utility vehicle in the guise of RX270 with 2WD. For the first time, the new entry-level RX would be getting a four-cylinder petrol engine currently …
Kevin · July 26th, 2010
Tesla Building Electric Lexus RX Prototype?
Toyota & Tesla are now two weeks into their partnership (in which Toyota purchased a $50M stake in Tesla), and it’s rumored that their first joint-project will be converting a Lexus RX to a full electric prototype: Tesla said July 10 that it will deliver two prototypes vehicles to Toyota this month without identifying the …
Kevin · July 12th, 2010
2010 Lexus RX Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2010 Lexus RX its TOP SAFETY PICK award. This designation recognizes the RX for earning the highest possible rating for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection, along with being equipped with electronic stability control, which is standard. Read the IIHS Annoucement
Kevin · May 25th, 2010
Lexus RX 450h Namaqualand Commercial
Lexus South Africa continues its analogous theme with this commercial for the RX 450h, comparing it to the Namaqualand flowers found in the country: The complexity of a hybrid system working in harmony finds a beautiful analogy in nature, with the setting also providing an ecologically-minded backdrop; still, the vehicle is billed as a performance …
Kevin · April 28th, 2010
Lexus RX 450h Review
My three month winter road test of the 2010 Lexus RX 450h wrapped up last month, and it’s safe to say that the experience has changed my opinion of Lexus’ most popular vehicle. It’s not that I didn’t understand the success of the RXh — from a purely practical point, it’s easy to see how …
Kevin · April 11th, 2010
Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibit in Moscow
Lexus Russia held a new Hybrid Art exhibition at the Vetoshny Arts Centre in Moscow in early April, and here’s the official video: The Hybrid Art official site listed multiple exhibits ranging from camera obscura (darkened room) displays to software-generated art and interactive sculpture. Additional exhibit images are on the official Facebook page along with …
Kevin · April 8th, 2010
Lexus Hybrid Braking Safety Video
In response to media stories of vehicle acceleration, Lexus has released this video clarifying the stopping procedure for hybrid models: From this video, it is made clear that: 1) All Lexus hybrids have a brake override system, which cuts power to the engine when the accelerator and brake pedals are simultaneously pressed. 2) Lexus vehicles …
Kevin · March 31st, 2010
Lexus RX 450h Service Appointment
Last week, right before my long-term Lexus RX 450h loaner was set to be returned to Lexus Canada, I had the opportunity to bring it to my local Lexus dealership, Performance Lexus in St. Catharines, Ontario, for its 8,000km oil change.
Kevin · March 17th, 2010
Lexus Hybrids Commercial: Milestones
Lexus heralds its expanded hybrid lineup with this commercial featuring a synchronized display of the Lexus hybrid models: The 5.5 billion mile figure quoted in the video is based on an average of 10,000 miles per year, which is less than the typical figure used in the U.S. It’s also worth noting that the luxury …
Kevin · March 4th, 2010
Lexus RX Superbowl Commercial
I’m late to the party on this Lexus RX commercial that debuted at this year’s Superbowl: I’ve been driving an RX 450h for the better part of three months, and I have to admit, this commercial captures much of what my final review will focus on. The RX’s best feature is how well it fits …
Kevin · February 18th, 2010
Lexus RX & IS Win Best Overall Value Awards
Intellichoice announced their annual Best Overall Values of the Year awards at the Chicago Auto Show last week, and Lexus was well represented. The IS took the Luxury Sports Sedan/Wagon category and the RX was named the best overall value in the Luxury Crossover category and the Best Crossover/SUV value over $28,000. Read the Lexus …
Kevin · February 17th, 2010
Lexus Japan RX 350 & RX 450h Special Options
Lexus Japan is offering a two unique customization options for the Lexus RX 350 & RX 450h, starting with this aggressive under-spoiler: Hard to judge with only the front-end visible, but it’s similar to the LX 570 Sport Luxury package we saw last week in that it doesn’t seem to fit all that well. The …
Kevin · February 8th, 2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h Long Term Review: Week 8
Even with the winter weather, one of the real pleasures during my time with the 2010 Lexus RX 450h has been driving at night. It all starts with the on-demand all-wheel drive system—there hasn’t been a single slip, really nothing more than a flash of the yellow traction light, and that brings a lot of …
Kevin · February 7th, 2010
Lexus RX 450h Long Term Review: Week 5
I’m now halfway through my time with the 2010 Lexus RX 450h— after six weeks, the interior controls and options has become second nature, and that familiarity has increased my appreciation of the design decisions throughout the cabin, particularly with the steering wheel layout.
Kevin · January 26th, 2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h Long Term Report: Weeks 2 & 3
Travelled: 1077km (669 miles) Gas Mileage: 8.8l/100kms (26.7 mpg) The second and third week of my 2010 Lexus RX 450h road test blended in together as I powered through day after day of holiday visiting, a pile of snow and ice, and a lengthy head cold. It was in this blur of activity that I …
Kevin · January 4th, 2010
2010 Lexus RX 450h Long Term Report: Week 1
Last week, I took the delivery of my first long-term road test vehicle from Lexus Canada—a 2010 Smoky Granite Mica RX 450h: This is the full deal—an RX 450h with the Ultra Luxury package that includes Heads-Up Display, rear entertainment system, LED headlights, and fifteen-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. As far as I can tell, …
Kevin · December 21st, 2009
Auto Express Comparison: Lexus RX 450h vs. BMW X5 30d
Auto Express compared the 2010 Lexus RX 450h to the BMW X5 30d SE to see which SUV is the better buy: …which car more successfully mixes eco-friendly credentials with rugged versatility and luxury? There’s no denying the X5 still rules the roost for image and driving dynamics. Plus, the big boot and seven-seat potential …
Kevin · November 5th, 2009