Three-Row Lexus RX Crossover to Debut Later This Month
Lexus has announced it will debut an elongated, three-row version of its RX crossover at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
We first heard Lexus had a three-row RX in the pipeline back in the summer, when reports surfaced it would debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in October. That didn’t happen, obviously, with Lexus electing to show it in America instead – a market where large crossovers are in high demand and are only becoming more popular.
“How can the top-selling Lexus RX get even better? Make more of it,” Lexus said in a media release. “The all-new 2018 RX 350L, now featuring three rows, will make its World Premiere at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The hybrid model, the RX 450hL, will also be announced. The RX that paved the way for the luxury crossover segment 20 years ago will retain its stylish figure while also providing more flexibility for passengers.”
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Mechanically, the RXL should be identical to the short-wheelbase version of the crossover. That means the RX350L should get the automaker’s 295 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, while the 450h will likely receive the 3.5-liter V6 paired with two electric motors for a total output of 308 hp.
Stay tuned for more information following the three-row Lexus RX’s debut later this month.
Sam McEachern holds a diploma in journalism from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and has been covering the automotive industry for over 5 years. He conducts reviews and writes AutoGuide's news content. He's a die-hard motorsports fan with a passion for performance cars of all sorts.
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I would be very interested to see the comparisons with the Acura MDX Hybrid version.