Normal / none
AVS optimally controls the damping force of the shock absorbers on all four wheels in response to driver input and road surface conditions, contributing to the excellent ride comfort and handling.
At the heart of the RX’s dynamic driving pleasure is a focus on enhancing exhilarating performance and sporty handling, especially handling stability to create a close sense of unit y with the vehicle, together with steering response and ride comfort. It was realized by making a lightweight, high rigidity body structure from hot-stamp, high-tensile steel and aluminum, with strategically positioned reinforcements, the extensive use of spot welds and body adhesives, and advanced production technologies including laser screw welding.
Front and rear suspension The rigidity of the MacPherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm double wishbone rear suspension were enhanced to realize agile handling and exhilarating driving pleasure, whether driving city streets or winding roads.
Special attention was paid to increasing the rigidity of the hub bearings to enhance responsiveness, and the rear stabilizer to reduce under steer and roll.
The electronically-controlled system continually varies distribution of drive power to the rear wheels, switching from front wheel drive to AWD to realize handling stability to suit the driving conditions, especially while cornering, together with excellent fuel economy.
The super intelligent 8-speed automatic transmission features a wide gear ratio that delivers smooth starting and acceleration performance, together with excellent fuel economy, contributing to the dynamic driving performance and showcasing the RX’s distinctive power and smoothness under various conditions. Multi-mode Automatic Transmission and G AI-SHIFT control further enhance driving pleasure.
Drive mode select provides integrated control of multiple systems to let you tune performance to suit your driving style. On vehicles equipped with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system), you can select and change between Normal, Eco, Sport S and Sport S+ Modes. In addition, Customize Mode enables drivers to set their preferred settings for the powertrain, AVS, EPS (Electric Power Steering) and air conditioning.
The V6 Atkinson Cycle engine with Dual VVT-iW generates exhilarating driving performance balanced by excellent fuel efficiency. The innovative D-4S fuel injection system features both direct and port injectors, to realize excellent output, torque and fuel efficiency, while complying with strict emission standards.
Progressive Sophistication. The pioneer in luxury SUVs, the RX continues to evolve and lead. Driven by its DNA to actively undertaking fresh challenges, its sophisticated design and performance, and advanced technologies provide fresh value to enrich modern lifestyles.
The RX features dual-stage SRS airbags (Front seats), SRS knee airbag (Driver’s seat), SRS cushion airbag (Front passenger’s seat) that supports seatbelt restraint by lifting the front edge of the seat cushion during a frontal collision, SRS side airbags (Front and outboard rear seats), and SRS curtain shield airbags (Front and rear door windows).
To help check the surroundings, the system shows a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle on the EMV display, using a composite image taken by cameras mounted on the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle. In addition, a see-through view provides an image as seen through the body, and enables a specific point to be selected and enlarged for a more careful check.
