Lexus breaks new ground this week with official sales launch of the new RX 450hL, its first seven-seat model in the UK. Designed to extend the appeal of the RX luxury SUV, the new RX L provides an extra two seats with, according to Lexus, no compromise in the comfort of all passengers on board.

It shares the same hybrid powertrain as the five-seat RX, but benefits from a revised body extended from the rear axle to ensure the additional seats offer good head and leg-room and are easy to access. Comfort and convenience are further addressed by a power-folding system for the third row seats and triple-zone climate control being provided as standard on all versions of the RX L.

UK model range and pricing

The RX 450h L is available in the UK in three equipment grades: SE, Luxury and Premier. Key equipment features are as follows:

SE grade

18-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels

Lexus Safety System+

Lexus Navigation with full European mapping

Reversing camera

Leather upholstery

Driver and front passenger eight-way power adjustable seats

Heated and ventilated front seats

Power steering wheel adjustment

Power-folding third row seats

Triple-zone climate control

Drive Mode Select – four modes

Power tailgate

Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

Auto-folding heated door mirrors with reverse tilt function

LED headlights with Automatic High Beam

Illuminated exterior door handles

Smart entry and start

Integrated roof rails

 

Luxury grade adds

20-inch machined-face alloy wheels

Lexus Premium Navigation with 12.3-inch display and 12-speaker audio with single DVD player

Power tailgate with smart open/close function

Triple-zone climate control

Wireless smartphone charger

Intelligent Parking Assist

Rain-sensing wipers

Auto-folding, auto-dimming door mirrors with reverse tilt function

Triple-eye LED headlights with Automatic High Beam

LED sequential turn indicators

 

Premier grade adds

20-inch alloy wheels with optional colour inserts

Colour head-up display

Illuminated scuff plates

Adaptive Variable Suspension

Semi-aniline leather upholstery

10-way power driver and front passenger seat adjustment

Heated second row seats

Memory function for front seats, steering wheel and door mirrors

Drive Mode Select – five modes

Lexus Premium Navigation with 15-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system

360-degree Panoramic View Monitor

Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Power adjustable steering wheel with wood/leather inserts and integrated heater

Rear door sunshades

Card key

Triple-eye LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam System

Sunroof

 

Option packs

All versions of the new RX L can be specified with a Protection Pack, which provides rubber floor mats, a bumper protection plate, boot liner and mud flaps.

The Premier grade model can be fitted with a Style Pack, adding a front skirt, rear bumper protection plate, chrome side sills and alloy wheels with black inserts. A sunroof is available for the Luxury model.

RX 450hL pricing

The RX L is on sale now, prices are shown in the table below.

MODEL	OTR PRICE
RX 450hL SE	£50,995
RX 450hL Luxury	£54,095
RX 450hL Premier	£61,995