2016 Lexus RX Redesign

2016 Lexus RX will follow the latest trend related to the lightweight materials to offer for the fans in the market. This way helps a lot in order to make it more competitive than its previous design. We glad to know that the company is coming up to redesign this new version with aluminum-based concept.

2016 Lexus RX Exterior and Interior

2016 Lexus RX is hardly to believe in order to come as the next generation with larger dimension than before but the bodywork is lighter. As a luxurious crossover, it is reported that this car will share the platform with the newest version of Highlander. Not only that, but the car also has few inches more in order to offer seven-seat option but likely it goes for the 450h model of 2016 Lexus RX. It is not the end because the company plans to reduce the weight so it has reasonable bodyweight by using aluminum hood, closures and tailgate instead of using heavier steel. For the redesign, it is said that the company also add some new details for both the exterior and interior to give more new features and styling to make a really fresh 2016 Lexus RX.

2016 Lexus RX Specs

For under the hood, the company will keep the usual option with some trims such as RX 450h, RX 350 and also F Sport. It is very possible to see the engine with one more option. For the current engine, it is V6 3.5 liter that will be designed for front or al-wheel drive but it will not get the same transmission. Moreover, all other engines are paired to eight-speed auto gearbox which means 2016 Lexus RX is more than just having lighter bodywork but it also has better performance than before. The new engine should be four-cylinder engine 2.0 liter that is from Lexus NX 200t. This engine is able to produce for about 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque as the best option for the base model. In the end, there is hybrid engine which is V6 3.5 liter combined with two or three electric motors to generate 295 horsepower and it is paired to new transmission to offer better fuel economy.

2016 Lexus RX Release Date and Price

It is issued that the car is scheduled for the next fall and it is estimated that the RX 350 goes for $41,000, 450 goes $48,000 and the last is F-sport for more than $50,000 as 2016 Lexus RX.

2016 Lexus RX Redesign