NEW LEXUS RX RANGE TO FEATURE TURBO POWER
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.
MICHELIN’S INNOVATIVE PREMIER TIRES TO COME ON NEW 2016 LEXUS RX
Revolutionary, Award-Winning Tread Design Provides Exceptional Levels of Safety
NEW YORK, April 1, 2015 – The exciting new 2016 Lexus RX, introduced at the New York International Auto Show, arrives with Michelin’s latest advancement in tire safety technology, the MICHELIN® Premier® LTX®tire.
Featuring the revolutionary EverGrip™ technology, the MICHELIN Premier tire provides drivers with exceptional levels of safety even as their tires wear down, making them safe when new and safe when worn. Even when worn, the MICHELIN Premier LTX still stops shorter on wet roads than leading competitive brand new tires.1
Available on 2016 Lexus RX models, the MICHELIN Premier tire combines hidden grooves that emerge as the tire wears, expanding rain grooves that widen over time to continue to evacuate water and a unique rubber compound for increased wet grip. The result is prolonged safety and performance for vehicle owners in a range of weather conditions.
“We worked very closely with the Lexus team to tune the Premier tire to meet the important safety and performance needs of the next generation Lexus RX,” said Thom Roach, vice president of Original Equipment Marketing, Michelin North America. “The MICHELIN Premier tire, like the Lexus itself, offers advancements in safety and performance that demonstrate both brands’ commitment to innovation.”
The MICHELIN Premier LTX tire will be available in both an 18-inch and 20-inch standard fitment. Tire sizes are 235/65R18 and 235/55R20.
