Lexus Thailand introduced the All-new Lexus RX 450h+

CHARGE THROUGH THE LIMITS OF IMAGINATION 

At The 39th Thailand International Motor Expo 2022

Mr. Suphakorn Rattanawaraha, Acting Vice President, Lexus Group, Toyota Motor Thailand, has launched The All-New Lexus RX450h+ to the Thai luxury crossover segment. Served as a core model of Lexus, the fifth generation RX now offers an option of the first plug-in hybrid electric RX.  It has undergone a complete renewal to fulfill its global mission as a Lexus core model to propel the brand to embark a new chapter while pursuing the Lexus Driving Signature performance. This is why this PHEV could deliver good responses and smooth ride even in EV mode. The Lexus Driving Signature evolves even further with the improvement of the vehicle’s fundamentals of the GA-K platform with lower gravity, wider body, and longer wheelbase presented through a unique identity of the “spindle body”.  The eye-catching design of spindle grille represents the powerful performance that gives linear acceleration.  Following the renowned Omotenashi principle, the new cockpit design is based on the Tazuna concept to further evolve Lexus’ human-centered philosophy that is foundation of all vehicle development to ensure that customers are provided with the best possible experience. New to the lineup includes the RX 450h+ PHEV with a highly thermal efficient 2.5-liter inline-four engine and a lithium-ion battery with a total power output of 18.1 kWh, combining class-leading EV driving range with ample power.

at the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo 2022 organized during 1-12 December 2022, at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center Muang Thong Thani.

This year highlights the phenomenal milestone that Lexus is pursuing in providing customers with an exciting new alternative through the luxury crossover, the “All-New Lexus NX,” which introduces Lexus’ first Plug-in Hybrid in Thailand in the NX 450h+ model. This automotive masterpiece offers significantly enhanced driving performance thanks to a newly developed 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, providing maximum output of 304 horsepower, as well as a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery, and a high-performance motor, all of which result in outstanding quietness. The lithium-ion battery has an impressive power capacity of 18.1 kilowatt-hour (kWh), giving a class-leading 87 km EV driving range (according to NEDC’s standards) with a capability of being fully charged within only 2.5 hours (when using a Type 2 AC 6.6 kW at 32 Amp per hour). The electric system provides the top speed of 135 kilowatt-hour (kWh). In addition, the Lexus NX features a newly created appearance that draws attention with athletic proportions and sharp lines, delivering an enhanced sporty impression. The distinctive Lexus spindle architecture has been enhanced with a new spindle grille design that complements the unique shape of the headlamps. For the rear combination lamps, an elongated light bar, located across the center of the vehicle combines with the independently positioned L-shaped lamps on the left and right to seamlessly enhance the unique originality of Lexus’ new emblem.

Lexus RX is a core model of luxury crossover of Lexus. It has gained trusted from customers around the world. In 1998, the original RX model founded the market segment for luxury-focused SUVs. Since then, it has continuously evolved, notably becoming the first electrified model in the premium market with the launch of the RX 400h in 2004. In Thailand, the second generation ofRX300 was introduced in 2003. Lexus RX is a luxury crossover with sport design and reliability. The interior is quiet, comfort and spacious. Lexus RX keeps the Lexus DNA of supreme quality, ride comfort and refinement in every detail. Customers in 90 countries accept the quality of the RX with cumulated sales at 3.5 million units.

Mr. Suphakorn Rattanawaraha said that “Today we would like to introduce the rebirth of Lexus core model “RX” which is praised for cutting-edge technologies and safety awards guaranteed. it is firmly established as a global core model for Lexus with 3.5 million sales. The All-new fifth generation Lexus RX will help build the “Next Chapter” of the Lexus brand with the introduction of RX450h+ PHEV. Following a warm welcome on its first NX PHEV introduced last year, on behalf of Lexus, we would like to express our deepest thankfulness to all valued customers.”

The new RX is developed under the concept of ALLURING x VERVE to give the new RX a unique identity with proportions born from its dynamic driving experience. The solid stance provided by the extended wheelbase, low center of gravity, and wide front and rear treads, enabled the creation of a fresh style with a low center of gravity and planted presence designed for the drive force control and driving experience.

“Interior is developed under the concept “Tazuna cockpit” to offer quietness, space, and full utility. The cockpit is equipped with advanced technology and convenience features along with the use of high quality materials in all details. Leveraging Lexus’ world-class safety technology, the RX benefits from the third generation Lexus Safety System +. It is also available with Lexus’ Safe Exit Assist introduced for the first time in Thailand; linked to an electronic door release system, it prevents doors being opened into the path of vehicles or cyclists approaching from the rear. Two grades of RX450h+ are available; Luxury AWD and Premium AWD with options of 9 exterior shades. Moreover, Lexus offers a 10-year battery unlimited mileage warranty.” Mr. Suphakorn concluded.

The All New Lexus RX450h+ PHEV

Since its launch in 1998, the RX has been a pioneer in luxury crossovers, constantly evolving its strength and finesse. The design of the next-generation RX was driven by the dedicated pursuit of a unique identity and proportions, born from a dynamic driving experience. It is expressed in the design concept ALLURING x VERVE, which evokes a captivating and seductive presence, with a powerful sense of spirit.

Exterior design of the next generation of Lexus

• The solid stance provided by the extended wheelbase, low center of gravity, and wide front and rear treads, enabled the creation of a fresh style with a low center of gravity and planted presence designed for the drive force control and driving experience.

Design Concept – Interior: Tazuna Concept

• The cockpit was designed based on the Tazuna concept, a new cockpit design concept that refines the human-centered philosophy present in Lexus’ vehicle crafting. The Tazuna, Japanese for rein, is an important means of communication between a horse and its rider. Lexus’ interior concept draws upon this articulate, symbiotic relationship, and reinterprets the partnership between human and machine with an intuitive layout that forges a deeper mutual understanding through a seamless merging of omotenashi-influenced design and cutting-edge technologies. The steering wheel switches, for example, are highly integrated with the Head-up Display to create a space where the driver can concentrate on driving. Navigation, audio, and various functions can be controlled without the need for extra eye movement or complicated switch operations.
• Color Head-up Display* (in Premium grade) Projects key driving information in the driver’s field of view on the bottom of the windshield glass, with Three display modes to enhance driving enjoyment while maintaining an ample field of view for checking road conditions.
• Touch tracing operation* (in Premium grade) The steering wheel features touch tracing operation, which detects where the driver is touching the steering wheel switch, and displays operational guidance on the color Head-up Display. It enables intuitive driving operation while looking ahead, without the need to look down at your hands.
• Touch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay The center display features a 14-inch touch display, providing many functions integrated into its soft switches. Careful attention was paid to the size, shape, layout, and information displayed on the switches, pursuing optimum placement and shape for intuitive operation, while also considering how often each function is used.
• TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD meter With optimal content layout, the high-grade TFT meter allows the driver to quickly check vital information while driving, including navigation route, driving assist system status, navigation scheduled arrival time and driving range.
• Interior Package – Concept The wide horizontal sweep of the instrument panel from the meter hood through to the door trim creates an expansive feeling of space, together with a sense of embracing occupants. Models equipped with the panoramic roof expand the feeling of openness and space with a sweeping front-to-back view. In addition, adopting e-latch eliminated the need for an inside door handle on the shoulder, reducing the door trim and contributing to an extended instrument panel and horizontal space.
• Interior Package – Design Pushing back the front pillar and front edge of the roof creates a comfortable space in the front seats with a feeling of openness. The GA-K platform enabled a longer front/rear couple distance, contributing to the roomy feeling in the rear seats. In addition to the low floor, low-profile scuff plates in the front foot well and optimizing the shape of the center pillar cover in the rear foot well provides both front and rear seat occupants with ample legroom for easy ingress and egress.
• Interior illumination The multi-color illumination around the instrument panel creates a spacious, immersive atmosphere even at night. 14 colors were carefully selected to express the changing emotions and feelings of witnessing beautiful natural phenomena. In addition to the theme colors, you can select from 50 additional colors from a color palette that can be displayed in the center display.
• Luggage space The thin back door trim and low loading height contribute to both a comfortable interior space and ample luggage capacity. The position and lens color of the two LED lamps in the side of luggage space and LED lamp in the back door were optimized, enhancing their appearance.

Further evolving the ‘Lexus Driving Signature’ by meticulously honing performance fundamentals

• The Lexus Driving Signature involves a driving experience that provides an exhilarating feeling of seamless acceleration, steering, and braking according to all driving situations and aims for linear response faithful to the driver’s intentions. In the RX, it was evolved by carefully refining vehicle fundamentals including the center of gravity, inertia properties, weight reduction, and chassis rigidity. At the same time, a sharp focus was applied to enhancing the refined ride quality and quietness that are Lexus hallmarks.
• Built on an enhanced GA-K platform, the center of gravity was lowered by 15mm by reducing vehicle weight and lowering the floor, the wheelbase is 60mm longer and the tread 15mm wider in the front and 45mm in the rear, resulting in a balanced package with reduced yaw inertia moment. In addition, basic SUV functionality including access and space has been enhanced to create a comfortable and roomy interior with a high quality feel.
• Suspension/shock absorbers The MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension efficiently transmit drive force to the road surface, while enabling a smooth change in vehicle posture. Furthermore, changes in vehicle posture during start-up and acceleration, as well as vibration while driving were suppressed by optimizing the positioning of the shock absorber and bushing characteristics of the suspension member mount. The shock absorbers use swing valves to help dampen force from very low speed ranges. Linear solenoid-type AVS provides excellent dampening force response, enhancing linear driving performance and refining ride comfort at a high level. Adopting a hub bolt fastening construction enhances high axle rigidity and reduces unsprung weight, contributing to a crisp steering feel with clear feedback and high-quality ride comfort.
• Body rigidity The rear section of the GA-K platform was specifically designed to accommodate the multi-link suspension. A rigid high-torsion rear body frame is used to firmly support suspension input during acceleration, deceleration and cornering. High-rigidity foam optimally positioned around the back door opening provides effective reinforcement while enabling a lightweight and highly rigid body. In addition, the mounting points for the rear suspension and the rear suspension member have been significantly reinforced. Short pitch welding, LSW (Laser Screw Welding) and structural adhesives were used to further boost joint strength. The use of highly-rigid, die-cast aluminum for the steering support heightens linear steering response, and a twin-hood lock structure uses the hood to reinforce rigidity, contributing to excellent front lateral flexural rigidity and exhilarating driving performance.
• Quietness The next-generation RX pursues a balanced sense of quietness where no particular sound stands out, and is not affected by changes in the road surface or surrounding environments. Refinements include modifying the weather strip and glass run strip on the front and rear doors to enhance door sealing, a twin-lock structure to suppress engine hood vibration, and high sound insulation front door glass. The high body rigidity enabled by the multi-link suspension and optimizing the frame setup further enhances quietness. Road noise was reduced by optimizing placement of sound-absorbing materials, and using high-dampening adhesives and materials in each panel. In addition, the shape of the front pillar and cowl louver were optimized to regulate airflow and reduce wind noise. High-damping mastic is used on the roof and side door panels, which have a large surface area that can transmit road noise, to mitigate stress from noise due to changes in the road surface.
• Aerodynamic performance Aerodynamic design optimizes airflow around the front, reducing the Cd (Coefficient of drag) value while providing excellent brake cooling performance. Under the vehicle, dimples in the engine undercover generate micro-vortices under the floor, enhancing the feeling of ground contact and high-speed stability. Minimizing the height differences between the door and the window surface efficiently suppresses airflow fluctuation, while the shape of the rear spoiler end and gate-shaped spoiler on the rear window help suppress turbulent airflow and enhance handling stability.

RX 450h+ 2.5L PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) E-Four

• The plug-in hybrid system combines a highly-efficient 5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, high-capacity lithium-ion battery, and high-output front and rear motors, to provide a high level of EV driving performance, acceleration and quietness. In addition to the excellent EV driving range characteristic of a PHEV, the system also delivers ample power for general driving. Hybrid output combines engine and battery output to generate a linear and powerful acceleration feel in which engine rpms increase in line with vehicle speed. As a result, the system has the overwhelming quietness of an EV. The battery pack uses high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells that yield total battery energy of 18.1kWh, delivering both excellent EV driving range and dynamic driving performance. The battery incorporates a battery cooling system that uses air conditioner coolant, as well as a battery heating system for use in cold weather. A high-voltage water heater with a maximum of 7kW heating capacity efficiently heats the coolant used in the heating system, contributing to a comfortable interior space in winter.
  • Highly-efficient 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine

Max. Output (hp/rpm) 182/6,000

Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 227/ 3200 -3700

• Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Front Motor Output (kW) 134 / Torque (Nm) 270

  Rear Motor Output (kW) 40 / Torque (Nm) 121

Lithium-ion Battery                                       18.1 kWh

System Output (hp/kW)                                304/227

EV Driving Range (km/full charge)             85 (NEDC)

Avg. Fuel consumption (km/l)                            76.9

• E-Four E-Four, a motor-driven AWD system, uses various sensors to determine when drive force is needed in the rear, such as during start-up or normal driving, and precisely controls the front-rear torque distribution between 100:0 and 20:80. It efficiently uses the battery power to drive the front and rear motors, contributing to the fuel economy as well as delivering excellent starting off performance and driving performance.
• The PHEV in RX450h+ offers four driving modes.

1. EV priority mode The vehicle is only powered by the motor without the engine starting, even if the accelerator is fully depressed. EV mode offers clean driving performance without any emissions sufficient for daily travel, though the engine will start if the battery charge
2. Auto EV/HV mode While the vehicle operates primarily as an EV, the engine will start to provide momentary power when the accelerator is depressed deeply, providing the dynamic acceleration of the motor and engine working together
3. HV mode When the battery charge is low, the system automatically switches to HV mode. Once it is partially charged, you can manually select EV mode or Auto

EV/HV mode. Once the charge level is fully restored, for example by regenerative braking, it automatically switches back to the default EV mode.

4. Battery charging mode When the battery charge level falls below the level required for EV driving, it starts the engine to generate power to charge the battery, enabling EV

driving without external charging  *This mode is not available under certain vehicle conditions.

Lexus Safety System Plus…

• Lexus Teammate Advanced Park (in Premium grade) Combining information from cameras and ultrasonic sensors that monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, Advanced Park supports appropriate recognition and parking in open parking spots. In addition to automatically controlling steering, accelerating, braking and shift changes, it provides smooth parking by continuously displaying a bird’s-eye view of blind spots and the target car park location. Parking operation starts smoothly once the driver stops next to the parking space, presses the main switch, checks the vehicle’s surroundings and the parking space, and presses the start switch on the display. Information about the vehicle’s surroundings is communicated to the driver in an easy-to-understand manner, showing the locations of obstacles on the display. If there is the possibility of hitting an obstacle, it alerts the driver and helps avoid it by applying brake control.
• SEA (Safe Exit Assist) with door opening control SEA uses the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor System) to detect vehicles (including bicycles) approaching from the rear when exiting the vehicle. If SEA determines a collision with an opened door or exiting occupants is a possibility, an indicator in the door mirror lights up to alert occupants. In addition, if an occupant tries to open a door, the e-latch system cancels door unlatch Occupants are alerted by flashing indicators in the door mirror, the multi-information display, and a buzzer.
• E-LATCH The electrical system replaces the latch/unlatch mechanism of the door with electrical control by switches delivers a smooth door operation and effortless feeling. Simply touch the switch from both outside and inside the vehicle and the door will open automatically.
• Pre-collision Safety System Pre-Collision System The system’s millimeter-wave radar and monocular camera sensors detect avehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist or motorcycle ahead. When it determines that a collision is likely, it alerts the driver with a buzzer and on the display. If the driver depresses the brake pedal, the system supplements the applied force. Otherwise, the system automatically controls the brake to help avoid a collision or mitigate its impact. In the possibility of a frontal collision with an oncoming vehicle, it also alerts the driver and activates the brakes automatically.
• Adaptive High-beam System (AHS) Automatic High Beam, which automatically turns the high beam lamps off if another vehicle is detected and automatically turns the high beam lamps on once the vehicle is gone, has been adopted.
• Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) A complementary function to Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, LTA helps assist the steering operation to keep the vehicle in its lane, while its enhanced recognition and control performance enable assistance on gentle curves to allow minimal swaying. The system functions on automobile-only roads with lane lines.
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (with full speed range) The system automatically maintains RX’s preset speed while also using the millimeter-wave radar and monocular camera sensors to detect a vehicle ahead and maintain an appropriate distance.

9 exterior colors of the All New Lexus RX 450h+    

• Sonic Quartz –    Sonic Titanium                                       
• Sonic Chrome –    Sonic Iridium       
• Graphite Black Glass Flake –    Red Mica Crystal Shine
• Sonic Copper –    Terrane Khaki Mica Metallic
• Deep Blue Mica    

Interior of  RX450h+ Luxury AWD (Smooth leather)         

            – Hazel                       and      – Black                       

and Premium AWD (Semi-Aniline leather)

            – Dark Sepia             and      – Black                                       

Own a All-new Lexus RX 450h+ and get the highest confidence with 10-year hybrid battery warranty unlimited distances. (VAT Included)

• Luxury AWD grade 4,640,000 THB
• Premium AWD grade 5,090,000 THB

To exceedingly fulfil your superior lifestyles, we present exclusive offers to customers who purchase all Lexus cars from authorized Lexus dealership.

• The Lexus owner is entitled to a membership of Lexus Club as well as a variety of Lexus Privileges through “Lexus Elite Club” Mobile Application
• Travel at ease with a 4-year unlimited mileage warranty for Lexus car and hybrid system, as well as a 10-year unlimited mileage warranty for the hybrid battery of every Lexus vehicle. Besides, Lexus ensures you the ultimate satisfaction with our Lexus Service Corner available in 15 locations nationwide.

More importantly, to ensure utmost confidence in mobility, Lexus presents Lexus Exclusive Package.

             Lexus Exclusive Package features an extended 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, Lexus Concierge Service, and 24-hour emergency assistance service, all of which are to bring you the ultimate comfort, confidence, and peace of mind anywhere and anytime.

            In this regard, Lexus provides a variety of programs to meet your demands and help you save money in the long term.

• STANDARD Program offers complimentary service fees for 5 years or 100,000 kilometers.
• PLUS Program offers complimentary maintenance fees, including service fees and parts expenses, for 5 years or 100,000 kilometers. (Except for wearable parts)
• PREMIUM Program offers complimentary maintenance fees, including service fees and parts expenses for 5 years or 100,000 kilometers. (Inclusive of wearable parts)

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