Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance Makes Debut in India, Price Tag Begins at Rs 95.80 Lakh

Japan-based auto giant Luxus has finally started shipping the much-awaited RX 500h F sport performance SUV to India. Customers who have already pre-booked the vehicle can now expect delivery anytime. The king size SUV was launched in April last year. It is Rs. 95.80 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top model is priced at Rs. 1.18 crore (ex-showroom). It was offered in two variants -RX 350h Luxury and RX 500h F Sport Performance.

Engine and Power
The SUV is regarded with a long list of robust features, including a powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The unit is equipped with a hybrid transaxle, which generates a maximum power of 247bhp and 242Nm of peak torque. The unit delivers power through a CVT transmission, making it a complete all-wheel drive.

It is claimed by the brand that the SUV is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100km/h in just 7.9 seconds, and comes with a top speed of 200km/h. When it comes to the top model, it gets a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. This setup is equipped with a Direct4 hybrid electric system, which generates a maximum power of 361bhp and 460Nm of torque.

Top speed and acceleration
The unit is mated to a 6-speed transmission, allowing it to do a claimed 0-100km/h sprint in just 6.2 seconds, which is slightly better than the above trim. It comes with a big top speed number of 210km/h.

Design and Competitors
Talking about the design elements, the SUV shares the company’s signature body style statement, with a sleek dark finish grille at the front, LED treatment at both ends with stylish DRLs. As far as rivals are concerned, it competes against BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Range Rover Velar, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Audi Q7 and Jaguar F-Pace.