2023 Lexus RX Lineup To Get Three Hybrid Powertrains: Report

Lexus is certain to provide its RX lineup a significant revamp by way of powertrain choices. That’s if we’re to imagine the rumors from two Japanese sources, Creative311 and Journal X.

In response to the 2 publications, the 2023 Lexus RX will get a special powertrain lineup to go along with its next-generation mannequin. together with a brand new plug-in hybrid choice. The all-new RX is about to be revealed this yr.

First off, Lexus will reportedly exchange the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 with a turbocharged 2.4-liter gasoline mill, possible the identical one discovered on the brand new Lexus NX. This force-inducted four-banger makes 275 horsepower (205 kilowatts) and 317 pound-feet (430 Newton-meters) within the NX350.

The hybrid powertrains within the RX lineup will are available three flavors, based on the report. A brand new RX500h range-topper is alleged to be changing the present RX450h. It will likely be a PHEV, pairing the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine with an electrical motor.

An RX450h+ will comply with within the vary, which can use a usually aspirated 2.5-liter energy plant and an electrical motor, powered by a lithium-ion battery. The bottom hybrid is alleged to be known as the RX350h, in the identical vein as the brand new NX350h. It should even be powered by a 2.5-liter mill and an electrical motor.

Each publications failed to supply output and vary numbers to go along with the revamped powertrain lineup.

It’s nonetheless unclear whether or not Lexus will proceed to supply the bottom turbocharged 2.0-liter choice within the revamped RX lineup.

As all the time, take this report with a wholesome sprint of skepticism – no less than till the automaker gives any concrete element.

The 2023 Lexus RX is about to be revealed this yr, with reviews pointing in the direction of the second half of the yr. As with newer Toyotas as of late, it will likely be utilizing the TNGA platform.