Lexus has announced a range of specification changes to its SUV line-up in South Africa.
The changes are mainly “interior and technology-focused upgrades” – and Lexus said they cover their LX, RX, and NX models.
The upgrades each model will receive are listed below.
Lexus LX
The V8 LX – available with a petrol or diesel engine – has received several new additions, including wireless headsets which are included as standard.
The LX will have a also have a buzzer function if seatbelts are not worn by occupants in the front seats, while a new colour option – Terrane Khaki – is introduced for the LX.
Additionally, a new interior trim called Ochre – a “natural clay earth pigment with a mixture of clay and sand tones” – has been added.
“Vehicle service intervals are at every 10,000km, alternatively once a year. A 7-year/100,000km warranty and full maintenance plan is standard for both LX models,” said Lexus.
Pricing for the LX is as follows:
- LX 5.7 V8 Petrol – R1,894,100
- LX 4.5 V8 Diesel – R1,827,600
Lexus RX
The Lexus RX will receive a range of seat improvements as part of its upgrades, which includes “enhanced seat quality”.
“These range from natural leather for the EX grade to natural high leather for the L (7-seater), F Sport, and SE grades,” said Lexus.
A seatbelt warning is now also standard for all passenger – front and rear – while the EX gets dynamic auto headlamps. Previously, it had static auto headlamps as standard.
The RX includes a 7-year/105,000km warranty and full maintenance plan.
Pricing for the RX is listed below.
- RX350 EX – R1,053,100
- RX350L EX – R1,131,400
- RX350 F-Sport – R1,178,200
- RX450h SE – R1,369,200
Lexus NX
The Lexus NX hybrid is now available in both EX and SE model grades – whereas previously it was only available in the SE grade.
This is in addition to a wide range of updates, including:
- A tachometer colour change with the supplementary area changed to pink.
- Steering wheel horn pad design has been changed.
- The ornamentation on the inside door handles now has a metallic coating.
- EX grades get a keyless entry for the back door.
- The F Sport and hybrid SE receive a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.
- Three new colours for EX, SE, and hybrid models – Terrane Khaki, Celestial Blue, and Black.
- Four new colours for the F Sport model – White Nova, Terrane Khaki, Celestial Blue, and Black.
- The hybrid SE wheel design has been changed to high-alloy wheels.
- Park distance control for the EX and SE grades now has standard-front and rear Intelligent Clearance Sonar.
The NX includes a 7-year/105,000km warranty and full maintenance plan.
Pricing for the NX is listed below.
- NX300 EX – R760,900
- NX300 F-Sport – R901,500
- NX300h SE – R992,000
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