Bold, Elegant And Chiseled To Perfection: The 2021 Lexus RX Series Is The Mid-Size SUV That Exquisitely Expresses Craftsmanship And Luxury

TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 10, 2020 – The Lexus RX series established the luxury SUV segment and the 2021 model year takes this legendary model’s blend of style, substance and performance to a new level. This year an all-new, limited production RX 350 Black Line Special Edition brings unique styling and more spirited performance to the RX line. With this model, Lexus offers its Canadian guests an impressive selection of 16 model and trim configurations – including two-row RX 350 and three-row RX 350 L models and the self-charging hybrid RX 450h and RX 450h L models. The RX series can also be tailored to match one’s style and lifestyle – with classic premium, luxury, and executive trim levels, plus aggressively styled, performance oriented F SPORT configurations.

The RX series is bold and refined, expressing the Lexus design language with a striking front grille flanked by air intakes, LED headlights nestled into a pronounced L-shaped motif, and a chiseled body riding on large, sure-footed wheels. More than a beautiful luxury SUV, the body design minimizes wind resistance and noise while enhancing stability at highway speeds.

The RX invites Lexus guests into a cabin of sublime comfort and superb craftsmanship, complete with many comfort features and elegant finishes such as the hand-stitched leather dash. The two-row RX 350 and RX 450h models seat five adults in comfort, while the RX 350 L and RX 450h L add a third row for additional passenger capacity. All models feature versatile interiors that quickly reconfigure to provide additional cargo space when required.

Lexus provides guests with powerful yet intuitive technology and on the 2021 RX these are headlined by Lexus Enform technology and standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility. All models with the Premium package are equipped with Lexus Display Audio with Remote which includes Enform Remote (3-year trial), Enform Service Connect (10-year trial) and Enform Safety Connect (3-year trial). All other models come equipped with Lexus Navigation with Remote which further add navigation and Enform Destination Assist (3-year trial). Other standard technology features include the Smart Key System with Push Button Start. (Additional technology features vary by trim level and are detailed below.)

As a Lexus, every 2021 RX model is impressively equipped with state of the art safety features, headlined by Lexus Safety System + 2.0. This portfolio of active safety technologies supports the driver’s awareness and decision-making under a range of traffic conditions and contingencies. Other safety systems include the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, rain-sensing wipers, and a backup camera.

The Lexus RX 350 is the classic RX model – updated for today’s luxury driver. Built around a 3.5L V6 with sequential multiport electronic fuel injection and paired with an eight-speed automatic, the RX 350 powertrain develops 295 peak horsepower while delivering smooth, confident acceleration and a fuel efficiency of 10.8L / 100km city/highway combined.

New for this year, the 2021 Lexus RX 350 Black Line Special Edition (starting MSRP: $65,000) makes a lasting impression with its F Sport body style enhanced with black exterior accents, LED head lights, tail lights and fog lamps, unique 20” black alloy wheels, and black/white F Sport interior palette with exclusive blue stitching. This model features Lexus Navigation with Remote, a 12.3” touch screen and Lexus Remote Touchpad, NuLuxe clad seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, front and rear performance dampers, and paddle shifters. Safety systems include Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.

In addition to the Black Line Special Edition, the RX 350 lineup includes five other model/trim configurations:

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 Premium Package (starting MSRP: $56,150) features Lexus Display Audio with Remote, an 8” touch screen display and Lexus Remote Touchpad. Other standard features include 18” alloy wheels, LED head lights and taillights, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and paddle shifters.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 Luxury Package (starting MSRP: $64,050) builds on the Premium Package, adding Lexus Navigation with Remote,  12.3” touch screen, 10-way power adjustable front seats, 20” alloy wheels, premium leather seating, LED fog lamps, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 Executive Package (starting MSRP: $70,200) enhances the Luxury Package, adding a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, power folding rear seats, power rear door with kick sensor, a panoramic glass roof, the panoramic view monitor, a Head-Up Display, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics. New for 2021, the Executive Package now includes a towing package, giving this model a 3,500 lb towing rating.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT Series 2 (starting MSRP: $65,150) adds sportier performance and aggressive styling to the RX. Based on the Premium Package model, this configuration features front and rear performance dampers and adaptive variable suspension systems. Further enhancements include Lexus Navigation with Remote, 12.3” touch screen, LED fog lamps, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake. This model is then finished with F SPORT exclusive styling, including 20” alloy wheels, leather seating, and front grille.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT Series 3 (starting MSRP: $70,200) builds on the Series 2 model, adding a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, power folding rear seats, power rear door with kick sensor, a panoramic glass roof, the panoramic view monitor, a Head-Up Display, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics.

The self-charging hybrid RX 450h offers comparable levels of luxury and comfort as the RX 350, plus the advanced power of the Lexus Hybrid Drive – the world’s most popular and proven self-charging gasoline-electric hybrid system. In the RX 450h, this system is built around an Atkinson cycle 3.5L V6, a continuously variable transmission, and powerful electric motors that work together seamlessly to generate 308 net system horsepower and a fuel efficiency of 7.9L / 100km city/highway combined. The RX 450h is available in five model and trim configurations, at starting MSRPs that represent a modest step up from the equivalent gas-powered model.

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h Premium Package (starting MSRP: $58,900) features Lexus Display Audio with Remote and the Lexus Remote Touchpad, LED head lights and tail lights, and paddle shifters.

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h Luxury Package (starting MSRP: $66,800) builds on the Premium Package, adding Lexus Navigation with Remote, 12.3” touch screen, 10-way power adjustable front seats, 20” alloy wheels, premium leather seating, LED fog lamps, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h Executive Package (starting MSRP: $72,950) enhances the Luxury Package, adding a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, power folding rear seats, power rear door with kick sensor, a panoramic glass roof, the panoramic view monitor, a Head-Up Display, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics. New for 2021, the Executive Package now includes a towing package, giving this model a 3,500 lb towing rating.

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h F SPORT Series 2 (starting MSRP: $67,900) adds sportier performance and aggressive styling to the self-charging hybrid RX. Based on the Premium Package model, this configuration features front and rear performance dampers and adaptive variable suspension systems. Further enhancements include Lexus Navigation with Remote, a 12.3” touch screen, LED fog lamps, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake. This model is then finished with F SPORT exclusive styling, including 20” alloy wheels, leather seating, and front grille.

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h F SPORT Series 3 (starting MSRP: $72,950) builds on the Series 2 model, adding a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, power folding rear seats, power rear door with kick sensor, a panoramic glass roof, the panoramic view monitor, a Head-Up Display, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics.

For more passenger-carrying capacity, Lexus offers the long-wheelbase, three-row RX  350 L. Built around the same drive train as the RX 350, the RX 350 L puts 290 peak horsepower at the driver’s command while recording a fuel efficiency of 11.1L / 100km city/highway combined. The RX 350 L is available in three seven-passenger models and one six-passenger model:

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 L Premium Package (starting MSRP: $59,200) features a power moon roof, LED headlights and tail lights, Lexus Display Audio with Remote, an 8” touch screen, and Lexus Remote Touchpad, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and paddle shifters.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 L Luxury Package (starting MSRP: $67,100) builds on the Premium Package, adding Lexus Navigation with Remote, a 12.3” touch screen, 10-way power adjustable front seats, 20” alloy wheels, premium leather seating, LED fog lamps, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 L Executive Package 7 Passenger (starting MSRP: $73,000) enhances the Luxury Package, adding a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, power folding rear seats, power rear door with kick sensor, the panoramic view monitor, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics.

The 2021 Lexus RX 350 L Executive Package 6 Passenger (starting MSRP: $73,750) includes all the amenities of the seven-passenger model, but replaces the three-person second row with captain’s seats. New for 2021, this model is now equipped with the power rear door with kick sensor.

For those seeking maximum space, advanced luxury and impressive efficiency, Lexus also offers the three-row, self-charging hybrid RX 450h L. This model features the same self-charging hybrid powertrain found in the two-row RX 450h. Here, it delivers 308 net system horsepower and a fuel efficiency of 8.1L / 100km city/highway combined. The RX 450h L is available in one fully-equipped model:

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h L Hybrid Executive Package 6 Passenger (starting MSRP: $76,200) features Lexus Navigation with Remote, a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system with a 12.3” touch screen, the Lexus Remote Touchpad, Head-Up Display, the Panoramic View Monitor, a wireless charger for personal electronics, 10-way power adjustable front seats, power folding rear seats, premium leather seat cladding, 20” alloy wheels, a power rear door with kick sensor, power moon roof, LED head lamps, tail lamps, and fog lamps, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake. This year, body colour choices now include Glazed Caramel, while the Eminent White Pearl is offered with a Parchment interior.

The 2021 Lexus RX series is now on sale at Lexus Dealers across Canada. For complete and up-to-date details and specifications, visit www.lexus.ca/rx

About Lexus Canada

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 39 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 6 hybrid models. Inspired by bold design, intuitive technology, and peak performance, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and creating amazing experiences for their guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

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