Lexus RX
Upmarket SUV follows the smaller NX in being reborn with the option of plug-in hybrid power On sale Now Price from £59,950
Lawrence Cheung ,lawrence.cheung@haymarket.com
BEING AHEAD OF your time can be tough. If you launch a revolutionary product before the majority of buyers are ready for it, it’s likely to be a flop. As a hybrid, the original Lexus RX was undoubtedly a pioneer among luxury SUVs, but luckily it found plenty of acceptance, despite having some notable shortcomings.
This brand new model promises to be more spacious and better to drive than its predecessor. There’s now a choice of two regular hybrids (the 350h and 500h) and an all-new 450h+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV), all of which combine a petrol engine with an electric motor to drive the front wheels, with an additional electric motor driving the rear axle to make them four-wheel drive.