雷克萨斯在纽约车展发布了全新2016款RX，车厂形容该车是一辆外观设计大胆，令人兴奋的全新车型。雷克萨斯RX中级豪华SUV已经进化到第四代。在外观上，新车的很多设计元素取自NX紧凑型SUV。车头采用硕大的纺锤格栅，两侧是LED前大灯，雾灯和日间行驶灯。新车的车顶线条更陡峭，从而创造了更顺滑的侧面轮廓，而造型独特的第三个侧窗进一步强化了这种顺滑感。车尾造型更锐利，采用了L形LED尾灯组，底部的双排气尾管使车尾看起来更显档次。进入车内，首先映入眼帘的是中控台顶部信息娱乐系统集成的硕大的12.3英寸显示屏，如果愿意多掏钱还可以选装抬头显示器。其他配置包括加热后排座椅，可按60:40比例放倒的后排座椅，新开发的可伸缩电动天窗。而后排娱乐系统在后排椅背上设置了双11.6英寸显示屏。2016款RX有两种动力系统选择，其中3.5升V6引擎功率224千瓦/300马力，搭配八速自动变速器。而RX450h混动版包括一台3.5升V6引擎和一台电机，综合输出功率同为224千瓦/300马力。雷克萨斯为2016款RX首次提供了自适应可变悬挂（AVS），可以电子监控和调整减震，同时转向系统也进一步优化提升操控和行驶舒适性。同时在车辆过弯，特别是高速过弯时可以清除车身倾斜。更高端的F SPORT版本采用了更具侵略性外观，20英寸轮圈和专属F SPORT仪表群及TFT Multi Information显示屏，透气真皮包裹的运动方向盘及换挡拨片。该车还配备了主动稳定系统，可使车身在过弯时保持水平状态。这款车还提供了经济（Eco）、普通（Normal）、运动（Sport）和运动强化（Sport+）操控模式。2016款RX将于今年底上市。
2016 Lexus RX revealed in New York
The all-new 2016 Lexus RX has made its public debut today at the New York Auto Show.
Described as having a "bold exciting new look", the mid-size luxury SUV has reached fourth generation and draws many of its styling cues from the smaller NX. The corporate spindle grille appears to be huge and is flanked by LED headlights, fog lamps and daytime running lights.
As seen in a recent teaser, the new RX adopts a slightly more sloped roofline which creates a sleeker profile also enhanced by the uniquely shaped third side window. The rear end looks sharper and hosts wraparound L-shaped taillights also benefiting from LEDs while the dual exhaust system was added for a "more premium appearance".
Stepping inside the cabin, the 2016 RX boasts a generous 12.3-inch screen for the infotainment system and Lexus is offering a color head-up display at an additional cost. Other goodies include heated rear seats, 60:40 power-folding second row and a newly developed retractable power panorama sunroof. There's also a rear-seat entertainment system packing dual 11.6-inch screens affixed to the back of the front seat headrests.
In terms of power, the new RX 350 will be offered with a 3.5-liter V6 engine delivering 300 bhp (224 kW) sent to the wheels through a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Lexus will also sell you an RX 450h version which combines a V6 3.5-liter with an electric motor generator to deliver a combined output of approximately 300 bhp (224 kW).
For the first time on the RX, Lexus is providing an adaptive variable suspension (AVS) which will electronically monitor and adapt the shock absorber damping and steering to grant optimal handling and ride comfort. Toyota's premium marque says system will also diminish body roll when cornering, especially at higher speeds.
Available for both engines, the more appealing F SPORT version adopts a slightly more aggressive body, graphite 20-inch wheels and a custom F SPORT instrument cluster with a TFT Multi Information Display. It also has a sport steering wheel wrapped around in perforated leather while exclusive colors and trim pieces along with an F SPORT emblem and paddle shifters are also part of the package.
More importantly, the 2016 Lexus RX F SPORT gets an active stabilizer system to keep the "body amazingly flat through corners." It also comes with an AVS-enhanced Sport+ mode available alongside the regular Eco, Normal and Sport settings.
Sales of the fourth-gen Lexus RX should commence towards the end of the year.