Lexus Launches 'RX450h' and 'RX350' in Japan

Lexus Launches 'RX450h' and 'RX350' in Japan
TOKYO, January 19, 2009 — Lexus announces that sales of the "RX350" in Japan started today and that sales of the "RX450h"* are to start in April.

RX450h “version L” RX350
RX450h "version L" RX350

Both RX models are the latest versions of the RX, which was previously unavailable in Japan. Next-generation crossovers that merge the luxurious ride and comfort of a sedan with the functionality of an SUV, they offer, at the highest levels, the environmental and safety performance demanded of 21st-century luxury vehicles. They are based on the concept of providing the superior excitement and driving comfort characteristic of a Lexus vehicle.

The new arrivals include such features as an advanced hybrid system with a V6 gasoline engine, the E-Four (electric four-wheel drive) system for outstanding driving and environmental performance, as well as a unique "dual-zone cockpit" that allows the driver to concentrate on driving. Other top-class features create a dynamism that sets the vehicles apart from other SUVs while providing a strong sense of safety and satisfaction.

* The "h" stands for hybrid and the "450" refers to performance on par with that of a 4.5-liter conventional vehicle

Note: Products described in this and in any attached materials are for the Japanese market only.