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On Valentine's Day on February 14, a new generation of Lexus RX was officially launched in China. The new car comes in six configurations, and the price range is 40.50-6 1.90 million yuan.

In terms of vehicle classification, all new RX systems are equipped with hybrid systems, including hybrid RX 350h, plug-in RX 450h+ and RX 500h models featuring high-performance hybrid. The 2.0T pure fuel version of the previous generation model and the 3.5L hybrid version of the old model have withdrawn from the historical stage.

Top: the old model/? Next: brand-new?

As the fifth generation model of RX, the new RX inherits the design essence of the previous generation model, but makes some adjustments in the details. At the front, the sharp spindle-shaped mesh of the previous generation has now evolved into a "borderless" design. At the same time, the visual center of the new RX network moves down, and the position near the logo is no longer blackened, and it is surrounded by vertical movement on the outside to create a more aggressive visual effect.

Top: the old model/? Next: brand-new?

Coming to the side, the body proportion of the new RX is basically the same as that of the previous generation, and the classic window line design of the suspended roof and RX is retained. In detail, the front view of the new RX is more vertical, which further increases the perception of vehicle domineering. At the same time, the slightly stiff waistline of the previous generation model is now weakened, the outline below the door is smoother and more dynamic, and the side of the whole car looks very three-dimensional. In addition, in order to match the smooth and three-dimensional shape of the side, the wheel arch shape of the new RX has also been changed to a more conventional round shape, and the black wheel eyebrow decoration has been cancelled.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new RX are 4890/ 1920/ 1695mm and the wheelbase is 2850mm respectively. Although the body length is the same as that of the previous generation, the width is increased by 25mm, the wheelbase is increased by 60mm, and the height is reduced by 15mm. Therefore, the new RX will look shorter, slimmer and more sporty.

Top: the old model/? Next: brand-new?

Coming to the rear of the car, the biggest change of the new RX is naturally the adoption of the popular penetrating taillights, with blackened trimmings and Lexus English spelling, and the brand recognition is quite high. In addition to the changes in the taillights, the tailgate and the lower enclosure of the new RX have also added more powerful lines, and the rear of the car looks more full and dynamic.

Top with RX 500h F sports edition?

It is worth mentioning that the RX 500h F SPORT performance model equipped with the new RX top also comes with an F SPORT sports kit. In the net, a blackened honeycomb design is adopted, and black honeycomb sports decorative pieces are added at the front, back, left and right. At the same time, the rim, rearview mirror, roof rack and window line of the vehicle have also been blackened, which greatly increases the fighting atmosphere of the vehicle.

In the interior part, the new RX center console adopts an embracing design, which is officially called the "reins" concept, just like a rider pulling the reins, creating a sense of control when driving a vehicle. In terms of detail design, the new car does not adopt the popular dual-screen design. The traditional 7-inch LCD instrument panel is still located inside the independent instrument panel, and the right side is the central touch screen inclined to the driver. In terms of size, the smallest model is 9.8 inches, and other versions are 14 inches. It is worth mentioning that this new RX system comes standard with the wireless Apple Carplay function that many users expect.

In terms of functional configuration, the new RX comes standard with L2-class assisted driving, 10 airbag, reversing image, electric adjustable steering wheel, front sound insulation glass and rear independent air conditioning. In addition to the minimum configuration, it also comes standard with front seat heating and ventilation, panoramic sunroof, seat memory, 64-color atmosphere lights and other configurations. As for the advanced sound system of Mark Levinson's 2 1 speaker, even the top matching should be optional.

In terms of space, the new generation RX adopts a five-seat layout, the second row and trunk space are very spacious, the rear backrest can adjust the angle, and the rear center floor is slightly raised. As for the 7-seat RX L version of the previous generation extended version, it will be replaced by the new Lexus TX in the future.

Top: front suspension/? Bottom: rear suspension?

In terms of chassis, the new RX is built on Toyota TNGA-K platform, with front McPherson and rear five-bar suspension. It is worth mentioning that the top model RX 500h F SPORT is equipped with a rear wheel steering system in addition to the variable damping suspension and 6-piston calipers, which can not only reduce the steering radius, but also improve the cornering response speed of the car body.

2.5L hybrid system?

In terms of power, the new RX 350h adopts a 2.5THS hybrid system, which is similar to Highlander and other models, providing two-wheel drive and E-Four electric four-wheel drive options. The combined power of the front-wheel drive and the four-wheel drive is 250 HP, the front-wheel drive version accelerates by 8. 1 00 km/h, and the four-wheel drive version is 7.9 seconds, which is 60 seconds faster than the previous generation 2.0T model. In terms of fuel consumption, the fuel consumption of the predecessor WLTC is only 5.38L, and that of the four-wheel drive version is 5.99L. In contrast, the fuel consumption of the previous generation 2.0T model is 8.74L, which is nearly 3.4L higher than that of the new generation model, and the gap is very obvious.

RX？ The 450h+ model adopts a 2.5L plug-in hybrid system, which is improved on the basis of RX 350h. Originally adapted to ordinary mixed small-capacity bipolar Ni-MH battery, it is now upgraded to ternary lithium battery with capacity of 18. 1kWh. Under the working condition of WLTC, the cruising range of pure electricity has reached 66km, and it can be a domestic green brand. At the same time, thanks to the larger battery, the motor power of RX 450h+ is also higher. The comprehensive power of the whole system reaches 308 horsepower, the acceleration time of 0- 100km/h is shortened to 6.5 seconds, and the fuel consumption is only 5.89 L L.

2.4T？ Hybrid power system?

The top is equipped with RX 500h F SPORT model, and its hybrid system is the latest product developed by Toyota. This system consists of 2.4T four-cylinder engine, 6AT gearbox with integrated front motor, rear axle motor and battery pack. The comprehensive power of the whole system is 37 1 horsepower, and with the electric four-wheel drive system, the acceleration of 0- 100km/h takes only 6.2 seconds, which has reached the level of 3.0T BMW X5L.

More importantly, this hybrid system focuses on sports. Thanks to the 6AT gearbox with integrated motor, the RX 500h will have a driving rhythm comparable to that of a traditional fuel vehicle, and you can also enjoy the real shift operation and sound change. At the same time, although this system does not focus on low fuel consumption, its WLTC fuel consumption is only 7.26L In contrast, the fuel consumption of X5L and WLTC of 3.0T BMW with the same power level is 9.3L, which is still 500 h higher than that of 2L.

Generally speaking, the new generation RX has upgraded the hybrid system with stronger power and lower fuel consumption when the overall price is close to that of the previous generation. The top model is also equipped with a powerful 2.4T hybrid, which further satisfies the tastes of young users. More importantly, the new generation RX has finally provided a plug-in version, which is great news for users in many cities with restricted purchases. After all, many users who buy Lexus RX come from first-and second-tier cities, and the policy that most cities can plug in trams without shaking the number is still very attractive. In addition, with the blessing of TNGA architecture, the handling, driving texture and active and passive safety of the new RX will be further improved compared with the previous generation models. Combined with its starting price of 405,000 yuan, it is absolutely sincere.

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