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    Lexus SUV range gets spec upgrade

    By khulekani / on November 9th, 2020 / in Car News, featured

    Lexus SUV range gets spec upgrade

    By khulekani / on November 9th, 2020 / in Car News, featured

    By Khulekani Dumisa

    The Lexus brand has been steadily growing its sales locally. To keep the momentum going, the brand has improved the specification of its SUV line-up encompassing the LX, RX and NX models.

    Lexus LX

    The spec upgrades are as follows:

    • Wireless headsets now come standard;
    • buzzer function for seatbelts not worn;
    • new Terrane Khaki (first seen on the UX) body colour.
    • new interior trim Ochre – a natural clay earth pigment with a mixture of clay and sand tones – is introduced.

    Prices:

    LEXUS LX 
    LX 5.7 V8 PetrolR1,894,100
    LX 4.5 V8 DieselR1,827,600
    (Photo by Cornel van Heerden)

    Lexus RX

    Spec changes for the RX range include:

    • All model grades get enhanced seat quality. These range from Natural Leather for the EX grade to Natural High Leather for the L (7-seater), F Sport and SE grades.
    • Seatbelt warning is now standard for all passenger, including rear.
    • The EX grade also gets Dynamic Auto Headlamps like its siblings – previously it had static auto headlamps as standard.

    Prices:

    LEXUS RX 
    RX350 EXR1,053,100
    RX350L EXR1,131,400
    RX350 F-SportR1,178,200
    RX450h SER1,369,200

    Lexus NX

    Spec changes for the RX range include:

    • NX hybrid model line-up now has two model grades – EX and SE grades.
    • All model grades get a tachometer colour change – the supplementary area (before red zone) has been changed to pink.
    • The Steering wheel horn pad design has been changed, and the compact Lexus emblem has been adopted.
    • The ornamentation of the inside door handles now has a metallic coating.
    • EX grades now get a keyless entry for the back door.
    • The F Sport and Hybrid SE grades become the recipients of a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system. For a premium sound, a new-generation Mark Levinson amplifier is available. The flagship range specs also receive a new Active Sound Control.
    • Three new colours for EX, SE and Hybrid models are introduced; Terrane Khaki, Celestial blue and Black.
    • The F Sport model also gets new colours – White Nova, Terrane Khaki, Celestial Blue and Black.
    • The Hybrid SE wheel design has been changed from Base Alloy to High Alloy wheels.
    • Park Distance Control for the EX and SE grades now has Standard-Front and Rear Intelligent Clearance Sonar.

    Prices:

    LEXUS NX SC 
    NX300 EXR760,900
    NX300 F-SportR901,500
    NX300h SER992,000

    Lexus’ best-in-class 7-year/105 000km Warranty and Full Maintenance Plan is standard on the RX and NX.

    Categories: Car News, featured  /  Tags: Lexus LX, Lexus NX, Lexus RX
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