RX 2016 Features Touchless power back door
Even if both hands are full, when carrying the Electronic Key you can open and close the back door automatically by moving your foot under the rear bumper and out again.
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RX 2016 Features LED front fog lamps
LED fog lamps integrated into the lower front bumper enhance the low center of gravity of the front face. They emit a bright beam, contributing to excellent visibility for safe driving in low light and at night.
RX 2016 Features LED rear combination lamps
The distinctive rear lamps feature 4 large L-shaped Lexus motifs in the upper lamps that wrap around the side in a deep-set carve. This elegant design is mirrored in the inverted L-shaped motifs of the lower lamps, creating a wide signal and projecting a strong presence. The wide design and low setting of the lamps emphasize the RX’s low center of gravity. The LED sequential turn signal lamps illuminate from the inner to the outer side of the lamp to intuitively convey the turn direction.
RX 2016 Features LED 3-eye projector-type headlamps
The ultra-compact 3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps combine a distinctive design with exceptional light distribution. The LED turn signal lamps illuminate sequentially from the inner side to the outside of the headlamps.
RX 2016 Hybrid 3.5-liter V6 hybrid engine
The V6 hybrid Atkinson Cycle engine features Dual VVT-iW and advanced D-4S fuel injection system to deliver exciting performance with outstanding drivability, excellent fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions.
RX 2016 Hybrid Hybrid system
For dynamic driving and exceptional environmental performance, Lexus Hybrid Drive intelligently combines the power of a highly-efficient 3.5-liter gasoline engine with electric power from a high-output motor.
RX 2016 Performance Pre-loaded differential
This innovative differential pre-loads torque under light loads or low rotational speed, contributing to highly-precise steering for excellent straight-line stability and acceleration performance.
RX 2016 Performance AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system)
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.
RX 2016 Performance Chassis
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.
RX 2016 Performance Front and rear suspension
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.