After years of rumors and speculation, Lexus has finally debuted its seven-seater RX crossover.
The three-row Lexus RX L will launch with two models, the RX 350L and RX 450hL. The body of the popular crossover has been lengthened by over four inches (10.9 centimeters) at the rear, while the tailgate glass is more steeply raked to ensure back passengers have ample headroom. To make accessing the back row easier, the second-row seats tip and slide forward in one motion. In addition, the second-row seats sit slightly higher than the third, a nice touch to increase foot space for third-row passengers.
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Powering the Lexus RX 350L is a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 290 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. Paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, power is either sent to the front or all four wheels, with the optional all-wheel-drive system. Those wanting better fuel economy can opt for the RX 450hL that sees its 3.5-liter V6 complemented by two electric motors and a 37 kW battery pack.
The front-wheel-drive Lexus RX 350L starts from $48,665 including destination. All-wheel drive costs $1,400 additional. Pricing for the RX 450hL model has not yet been announced.
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