Ahead of its arrival in showrooms later this year, Lexus has announced prices for its new RX 450h off-roader. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 Atkinson Cycle petrol engine, the cheapest SE edition begins at £46,995. This represents a price increase of £2,500 compared to the outgoing model.

The four-model hybrid range consists of SE, Luxury, F Sport and Premier editions, with each version featuring four-wheel-drive, satellite navigation and Bi-LED headlights, as well as heated leather seats featuring electric adjustment and memory. The Luxury model is priced at £49,995, F Sport at £52,995 and the flagship Premier version costing £57,995.