- The Lexus RX is one of the most affordable luxury SUVs you’ll find in Nigeria today.
- Across all models, the RX appeals to Nigerians who are looking for luxury on a budget.
- The 2024 Lexus RX returns with even more luxury features, from its engine to its interior and safety features.
In this article, we will be sharing information on the features, details and prices of the 2024 Lexus RX in Nigeria.
Overview of the 2024 Lexus RX
The 2024 Lexus RX comes with a soft-riding and relaxed demeanour. The 2024 RX delivers a creamy ride, an upscale cabin, and a luxury presence, which are all traits it has been offering for several generations of the vehicle. The cabin is spacious enough for both people and cargo but only has a two-row seating arrangement.
Lexus introduces a plug-in RX450h+ model for 2024, It comes with a battery large enough for up to 35 miles of electric-only driving. The RX450h+ is offered only in loaded Luxury trim and serves as the range-topping model. The plug-in-hybrid powertrain is borrowed from the smaller NX450h+ and it uses a four-cylinder engine and three electric motors to produce 304 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard in the 2024 Lexus.
What’s the Engine Capacity of the 2024 Lexus RX?
The 2024 RX is offered in four different powertrains, starting with the base RX350 model that is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 275-hp turbocharged and comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as standard, and all-wheel drive is an option.
The hybrid RX350h pairs electric motors with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine to make 246 horsepower and comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive. The RX500h F Sport Performance combines the turbocharged 2.4-litre and electric power to make 367 horsepower and utilizes Lexus’s Direct4 system to route that power to all four wheels. The plug-in-hybrid model, the RX450h+, features a 2.5-litre four-cylinder, three electric motors, and standard all-wheel drive, and is the same powertrain that’s offered in the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Lexus NX450h+ SUVs, but it makes two extra horsepowers.
What’s the Fuel Economy of the 2024 Lexus RX?
The most fuel efficient RX model is the RX350h, which carries ratings of 37 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The RX500h gets 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, while the nonhybrid RX350 earned ratings of 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway for front-wheel-drive models. The RX450h+ is said to be good for 83 MPGe combined.
What’s the Interior of the 2024 Lexus RX Like?
The 2024 Lexus RX is offered exclusively as a two-row, five-seat SUV. The interior design is more modern than the last-generation model, with textured fabric sections on the upper door panels, rich-looking ambient lighting, and open-pore wood trim on RX350 models. For the RX500h F Sport Performance, it features more heavily bolstered front seats, black interior trim, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and aluminium pedals. Cargo space is spacious behind the second-row seat.
Also, a 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard in RX‘s redesigned dashboard. There’s also a larger 14.0-inch screen that’s optional. The RX’s infotainment display is angled slightly toward the driver and uses Lexus’s latest software interface. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability are standard, but features such as navigation, a head-up display, and a Mark Levinson stereo system are optional.
What are Some of the Safety Features of the 2024 Lexus RX?
The 2024 Lexus RX is parked with loads of safety features across all of its trim levels. However, these are some of the safety features that come as standard:
- Automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature
How Much is the 2024 Lexus RX in Nigeria?
The starting price of the 2024 Lexus RX is between $49,950 and $70,080. However, the vehicles are expected to sell in Nigeria starting at ₦147,000,000 to ₦250,000,000 due to the exchange rate and the customs duties on imported cars.
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