Showing posts with label RX. Show all posts
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Monday, August 24, 2015
SHANGHAI 2015 - Lexus to put turbocharging in the new RX SUV.
New RX 200t revealed today at the Shanghai motor show
Following the world debut of the next-generation RX in New York on 1 April, Lexus has revealed its luxury SUV will be available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
The RX 200t was presented for the first time today at the Shanghai motor show. Designed for selected markets around the world, including the UK, the model is powered by the in-line four-cylinder engine first deployed in the NX range.
The unit features VVT-iW intelligent/wide variable valve-timing, a low-inertia turbocharger and an air-to-liquid intercooler. Target output in the RX is more than 225bhp.
The engine will be matched to a six-speed automatic transmission with ratios tailored to support strong acceleration from standstill and at overtaking speeds.
Takayuki Katsuda, RX Chief Engineer, said: “A major point of appeal in the RX 200t is its ability to deliver seamless and continuous acceleration up to mid and high speeds.”
According to market, new RX will also be available with a more powerful 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, coupled with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and producing more than 300bhp.
The full hybrid version (which will be sold in the UK) will use an Atkinson cycle 3.5 V6, together with an electric motor, giving a combined system output of around 300bhp. All three powertrains have been engineered for high fuel economy and lower carbon emissions.
The new RX has a sharp new look and an all-new cabin to match its refined engines. The chassis and suspension have been engineered to increase the degree of car-like handling. The model will also benefit from the new Lexus Safety System+ comprehensive active safety package.
Katsuda-san said: “I believe this new RX will not only surprise new customers but will also delight and satisfy our loyal customers, whose high expectations will be met by many innovations.”
The Shanghai motor show also hosted the world debut of the new 2016 Lexus ES, a luxury saloon model available in selected world markets, including Russia and China.
DRIVER POWER - Lexus shows the rest how its done, with six, yes SIX great results.
Best manufacturer and best car among six category awards
Lexus dominates the Auto Express Driver Power 2015 survey, receiving six awards including those for best manufacturer and – for the IS saloon – best car.
The IS also takes top spot in the category for best compact executive car with a 93.96 per cent satisfaction rating and is the highest-rated model for ease of driving. Its success reflects the growing popularity and appreciation of Lexus hybrid power as a smooth, refined, efficient and reliable technology.
The new Lexus NX compact SUV also makes an immediate impact, being named best car for build quality within its first six months on the road in the UK.
Lexus’s achievements extend all the way to making the most comfortable seats (in the RX).
Steve Fowler, Auto Express Editor-in-Chief, said: ““This is superb news for Lexus, winning a hat-full of Driver Power 2015 Awards.
“The new IS in first position is clearly much loved by its owners, while the new NX also features highly in our survey after just a few months on sale. In fact, even some of the older Lexus models are highly ranked, showing the enduring quality of the cars and the attention to detail of the dealers. Lexus is setting the standards other car makers need to aim for.”
Richard Balshaw, Lexus Director, said: “Auto Express’s Driver Power survey has impressive reach and relevance, making these awards all the more valuable.
“The opinions of Britain’s motorists are the best advocacy we could hope for as we increase our model range, bringing exciting new designs and more advanced technologies to the luxury car market.
Furthermore, we remain committed to our original concept of delivering the best customer service, something everyone in Lexus has worked for since our brand was launched here 25 years ago.”
The full list of awards: –
Best Manufacturer
Best Car – third generation (current) Lexus IS
Best Compact Executive Car – third generation (current) Lexus IS
Best for Ease of Driving – third generation (current) Lexus IS
Best for Seat Comfort – second generation Lexus RX
Best for Build Quality – Lexus NX
That is not the end of the story: there are two further Auto Express Driver Power awards for Lexus that remain under wraps until an announcement later this year.
The results are drawn from the experience of motorists themselves – readers of Auto Express magazine and its website. This year’s survey attracted a record 61,113 responses, confirming it as the UK’s largest in-depth car satisfaction survey.
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