Priced from $123,500 plus the usual costs the RX 450h+ comes with:

• Series parallel plug-in hybrid 2.5-litre aspirated petrol engine / 2x permanent magnet synchronous motors
  • Peak combined output of 227kW
• 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery
• PHEV front transaxle
• 7kW AC Type 2 charging system
• Auto EV/HV mode switch
• 55-litre fuel tank

For a large SUV its also reasonably sporty with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.5 seconds.

The RX 450h+ comes exclusively in Sports Luxury grade. Features include:

• semi-aniline leather-accented seat trim,
• 10-way power-adjustable front seats with memory,
• heated and ventilated front and outboard rear seats,
• a woodgrain-look instrument panel and steering wheel ornamentation,
• as well as power reclining and folding rear seats.

The Lexus RX range now offers buyers a choice of petrol, petrol hybrid and now PHEV engines. That’s what buyers want – choice to buy what suite their circumstances.

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The RX 350 Sport Luxury is about middle of the range and is powered by a 2.4L turbo petrol engine with a handy 205kW of power and 430Nm of torque. This drives all four wheels on demand, through an eight speed sports automatic transmission.

Performance is adequate as is handling. The ride is excellent. If I was looking at the RX I would choose the hybrid version instead though.

Inside the RX is comfortable for the front occupants but a little tight for the rear passengers.

The heated and ventilated front seats are especially supportive with multiple adjustments including lumbar for my ageing back.

Rear outer seats are also heated and ventilated and have a power fold adjustment. It also comes with a Mark Levinson sound system for the audiophiles.

The model I drove cokes with the enhancement pack 2 which includes a sliding panoramic roof,  a digital rear view mirror and Intelligent Parking Assist.

The Lexus RX 350 Sport Luxury is priced from around $110,000 plus the usual costs

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Instead of the Lexus RX 350 Sport Luxury buyers could look at:

Mid sized premium SUVs are popular. There are a few choices.

Buyers could look at the: Audi Q5, Range Rover Velar, Genesis GV70, Peugeot 5008 GT, Jaguar F Pace, Subaru Outback XT, Mazda CX-60, Volvo XC60

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There are a few models, and this is the top model in the range. It comes with everything you would expect Lexus to put in it for luxury, comfort and safety.

Its stylish, in a conservative way, and very luxurious inside. The RX seems to cocoon the occupants, making them feel relaxed instantly.

I do like the interior dash and central screen layout, and the nice thick F Sport leather steering wheel. Another chich feature is the door handles with simple one touch functionality.

The RX 500h comes with a 2.4 litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine. This allows for plenty of performance, without being an outright sports SUV. It also comes with either front wheel drive or all-wheel drive.  I would choose the All-Wheel Drive version every time.

It does feel a little big to drive and over bonnet visibility is restricted, but overall, it’s a delight to be in. It smooth, quiet and comfortable. Everything you would expect.

Lexus hybrid engines are excellent, and we averaged around 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres for the week.

The Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance is priced around $125,000 dollars plus the usual costs. That is about $40,000 dollars over the entry model, but you do get a lot for your money.

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Instead of the Lexus RX 500h F Sport buyers could look at:

This size SUV as a hybrid or PHEV makes sense. It’s also an increasingly popular segment.

Buyers could look at the: Peugeot 5008 GT, Audi Q5 PHEV, Mercedes Benz GLC 300,  Peugeot 408 PHEV, Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid, Citroen CS-X PHEV, Mazda CX-90 GT,

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The fifth generation RX now looks much sharper on the road along with offering new levels of comfort, refinement and driving enjoyment.

Lets talk a bit about the RX 500h F Sport performance model, which features a high-performance 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine in a parallel hybrid arrangement . This engine produces 273kW and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive (AWD),

Steering, braking and handling have all been sports-tuned on the RX 500h F Sport Performance, taking it beyond the mild sporting modifications associated with traditional F Sport variants.

Lexus have always built excellent cars and the RX has been a popular model but sales has dropped off waiting for the upgraded model. Their best-selling model is the NX .

The all-new Lexus RX is priced from $87,500 for the RX 350h Luxury hybrid and tops out at $126,000 for the RX 500h F Sport Performance. All prices are plus the usual costs.

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*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges).

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