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Lexus reveals 2023 Lexus RX; four redesigned powertrains, three electrified

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Lexus revealed the all-new fifth-generation RX with a variety of electrified powertrains. The 2023 Lexus RX, the Lexus core model, is completely redesigned from the wheels to the roof rails, featuring a new global platform, two all-new grades, available Digital Key, Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 GA-K platform. Powertrains.

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Electric Lexus RZ Sport Concept making first US appearance at Monterey

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The Lexus display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at Monterey Car Week 2023 (17-20 August), will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept—most recently seen at Tokyo Auto Salon—and the 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Lexus and Subaru tease new sporty electric vehicles ahead of Japan Mobility Show debut

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Several new electric vehicles will be shown at the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Automakers, including Subaru and Lexus , will showcase their vision for the future, and we are getting a sneak peek of what that will look like.

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Toyota cracks amid electric vehicle movement, CEO replaced by Lexus chief

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Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, who has been leading the company since the global financial crisis, is stepping down amid mounting pressure as the industry moves to electric vehicles. moreā€¦ The post Toyota cracks amid electric vehicle movement, CEO replaced by Lexus chief appeared first on Electrek.

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First Lexus EV to offer 10-year battery warranty

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Lexusā€™ first full electric vehicle, the UX 300E, unveiled in China in November 2019, will offer a 10-year (or 1 million kilometer / 621,000 mile) battery warranty. For the UX 300e, Lexus developed a battery cell air-cooling system which is safer and lighter than water-cooled systems. Earlier post.)

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Yokohama Rubberā€™s ADVAN tires to come factory-equipped on the new Lexus RZ BEV

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announced that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires to Lexus for use as original equipment (OE) tires on the new RZ, the Lexus brandā€™s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), which was launched in Japan and other countries, including in Europe and Asia, from this March. The Yokohama Rubber Co.,

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Lexus introduces the 2023 RZ 450E BEV; starts at $59,650 MSRP

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Lexus has introduced the all-new, all-electric Lexus RZ 450e—the brandā€™s first globally available, purpose-built battery-electric vehicle. The RZ is the latest electrified vehicle in the Lexus lineup, which includes seven hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and will start in the US at $59,650 MSRP.

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