Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance Deliveries Kickstarts in India, Price Starts at Rs 95.80 Lakh

The Japan-based auto giant Luxus has finally started dispatching the much-awaited RX 500h F Sport Performance SUV in India. The customers who have already pre-booked the vehicle, now can expect the delivery any time soon.

The king-size SUV was launched last year in April. It was introduced at the starting price of Rs 95.80 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top model goes up to 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 treated with a long list of robust features, featuring a powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The unit is equipped with a hybrid transaxle, which generates a max power of 247bhp and 242Nm of peak torque. The unit delivers the power via CVT transmission, making it perfect all-wheel drive.

It has been claimed by the brand that the SUV is capable of doing a 0 to 100km/h sprint 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, generating a max power of 361bhp and 460Nm of torque.

Top Speed and Acceleration

The unit is mated with a 6-speed transmission, allowing it to unleash the claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in just 6.2 seconds, slightly better than the above-mentioned trim. It comes with a bigger top speed number 210km/h.