Further refining the Lexus Driving Signature, aluminum monoblock opposed six-piston brake calipers are used for the front brakes to provide a linear and direct brake feel. Together with exclusive 21-inch wheels, exclusive tyres enhance ride comfort and quietness worthy of Lexus DNA, as well as improve grip and limit performance.

DIRECT4’s drive force control uses information collected from wheel speed, acceleration, and steering angle sensors to help optimize the drive force distribution ratio of the front and rear wheels between 100:0 and 20:80 (front wheels: rear wheels), contributing to enhanced start-up acceleration, handling stability, and fuel economy. When accelerating from a standstill or in a straight line, the system controls vehicle pitch to provide a direct acceleration feel.

Lexus aims to push the evolution of fundamental performance using electrification technology, providing customers with the joy and exhilaration of driving. The RX features DIRECT4 that works in conjunction with a new HEV system designed to enhance the driving experience. Precise all-wheel drive control maximizes the grip of the front and rear wheels, while also providing posture control to deliver an exhilarating driving experience. The F SPORT Performance is a performance model that takes the existing F SPORT one step further by offering an enhanced powertrain.

While the vehicle is travelling at a low speed, if there is a possibility of contact with a static object around the vehicle, a vehicle or a pedestrian approaching from the rear, the system applies drive force control and brake control. Detection covers a wide area surrounding the vehicle, helping to avoid minor collisions and reduce damage.