Turbocharged Lexus RX Models Receive New Sports Variants

#Lexus has expanded the RX family following the introduction of two optional sport packages for the turbocharged model.

The packages, dubbed F Sport and Sports Luxury, are already available on the hybrid RX 450h and V6-driven RX 350 and for the turbo model, include a selection of interior and exterior styling modifications.

The F Sport model consists of advanced adaptive variable suspension, a 12.3-inch display, 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, rear passenger door sunshade, smart key card, sports steering wheel and sports front seats and pedals. Additionally, there's LED headlights, LED rear lights and turning signals and the firm's Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management system.

As for the Sports Luxury package, it includes 14-way adjustable luxury front seats with memory function, leather and woodgrain steering wheel, heated and folding rear seats and aluminum wood touches which have been laser cut.

In Australia, pricing for the RX 200t F Sport starts at $86,840 ($65,885 USD), a significant jump over the $74,540 ($56,553) starting price for the turbo RX. The RX 200t Sports Luxury meanwhile will set customers back $92,990 ($70,551).