Building on more than 20 years of hybrid electric technology and experience, the RX 500h F SPORT Performance introduces a new hybrid electric system for the Lexus brand with a front unit that integrates a high-torque 2.4-liter turbo engine, six-speed automatic transmission, inverter and an electric motor, with an eAxle rear unit that integrates a high output electric motor, inverter and reduction gearbox. This configuration allows the electric motor to provide low-end torque that helps to provide improved performance and quick acceleration. The turbocharged engine produces high torque throughout its entire rev range, delivering powerful acceleration even at higher speeds.
Now also on display this week we’re going to have our current generation rx the first generation rx and some iconic historic lexus vehicles in our lexus experience center so you’re going to have to check them out okay we’re not done quite yet for 2023 rx will offer four redesigned powertrains and three of them are electrified a 2.4 liter gas turbo engine you
Just saw a 2.5 liter hybrid electric a 2.5 liter plug-in electric and one more and i know i’m not supposed to play favorites but this is one that i’m most excited to share with you for the first time in rx’s history introducing the 2023 rx 500 h f sport performance hybrid uh i know it’s awesome i agree now building on one more on more than 20 years
Of hybrid technology and experience the rx 500h introduces a new hybrid system for the lexus brand that is equipped with a high output electric motor and an e-axle at the rear this all-new system delivers unprecedented performance for the rx proven by an impressive 367 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque which is unheard of for this segment and even more
Torque than the lexus lfa and it has an excellent efficiency with an estimated combined 26 miles per gallon paired with a 2.4 liter turbo engine the rx 500h delivers faster acceleration and more evenly distributed torque for more power on demand whether you’re running errands on the freeway or driving a scenic mountain road it also adopts the same direct four
All-wheel drive technology that we talked about earlier on the rz that integrates the drive and brake force control that can only be found with lexus driving signature the rx 500h f sport performance package adds a you know adds a host of exclusive features from the blacked out 21 inch wheels to the aluminum pedals and more so we can’t wait for you to get your
First drive of this later this year so listen you came here for exclusive news and we believe we’ve delivered and i’m sure you didn’t miss it when i mentioned that the plug-in in the powertrain mix right rx was the leader in in entering the hybrid luxury market and we plan to continue that legacy so stay tuned we will provide exact dates for plug-in hybrid
Availability in the us at a later time now listen folks we want to thank you like i said it is so good to be together and we thank you for being incredible partners and for spending the time with us you know we love your enthusiasm for lexus we hope you can see ours and always look forward to sharing what’s next with you you
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2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance Hybrid Presentation By DPCcars
