CANADA’S MOST POPULAR LEXUS DELIVERS FRESH STYLE, UPGRADED FEATURES, LUXURIOUS VALUE FOR 2013

Lexus RX 350 MSRP - $44,950 :: RX 350 F SPORT - $57,900 :: RX 450h - $56,750

 

Toronto, ON (May 16, 2012) – The Lexus RX defined the luxury SUV when it debuted in 1998, and for 2013 the pursuit of perfection in Canada’s most popular – and Canadian-built – Lexus is better than ever.

 

“We have refreshed the entire RX line for 2013, with exciting vehicle enhancements, updated exterior style and additional interior luxury,” said Larry Hutchinson, Director of Lexus in Canada.

 

The RX line-up features a fresh look for 2013. Immediately recognizable by the new Lexus signature spindle grille, the RX also sports arrowhead LED daytime running lamps, redesigned fog lamp bezels, and a new front bumper. At the rear, the RX now wears a new tail lamp design that repeats the arrowhead styling, while a number of new wheel finishes are also available.

 

Lexus has also enhanced the interior, with a new steering wheel design, revised air conditioning controls, an improved centre console box, and more.

 

Hybrids account for one out of every five Lexus vehicles sold and the RX 450h has contributed to these sales. The RX 450h has many new techonology upgrades available including the new, 2^nd generation Lexus Remote Touch haptic controller for controlling navigation and other systems, enhanced audio systems, and upgraded gauges.

 

The RX 350 may be ordered with an available F Sport package, which features: unique 19” wheels; a unique interpretation of the Spindle Grille; a black leather interior with aluminum sport pedals, silver trim accents, plus F Sport steering wheel, shift knob and scuff plates; front and rear lateral dampers; unique suspension tuning; an eight-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and more.

 

Pricing

 

RX 350: With an MSRP starting at just $44,950, the 2013 RX 350 is available at the same price as last year’s model, but features additional content including a power lift gate and USB audio input. The RX 350 may also be fitted with a choice of five options packages, all of which include additional content or new features versus 2012 equivalents, and all of which are offered at the same or less than last year’s models.

 

RX 450h: The world’s first hybrid luxury SUV carries an MSRP starting at just $56,750, which is $2,950 less than the model it replaces, features additional content and is the most value-priced RX hybrid since the 2008 model year. The RX 450h may also be ordered with a choice of three options packages.

 

RX 350 F Sport: Built in Canada, the All-new for 2013 RX 350 F Sport’s eight-speed automatic transmission has paddle shifters as standard equipment.  The RX F Sport represents exceptional value with F Sport style and performance designed and engineered to deliver more moments of dynamic driving pleasure, with an MSRP starting at $57,900.

 

About Lexus of Canada

 

Lexus in Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 36 dealers across Canada. With 13 Lexus models on the road today, five of them being hybrids, Lexus has the largest luxury hybrid lineup; allowing guests a choice in a large range of luxury vehicle segments. In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), Lexus won the most segment awards, four in total, of any nameplate. For more information about Lexus products, and Lexus’ pursuit of perfection, visit www.media.lexus.ca.