Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co (AAB) has launched the luxury crossover - Lexus RX - at the main Lexus showroom in Doha.Japanese ambassador to Qatar Satoshi Maeda was the guest of honour at the event. Abdulghani Nasser al-Abdulghani, AAB CEO, attended the event along with AAB senior managers and others.In his opening speech, Abdulghani said: "It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this significant event as we unveil the highly anticipated all-new Lexus RX 2023. At Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co, we have been serving the Qatari market with premium automotive services and products for several decades, and we are proud of our accomplishments. Despite the challenges we have faced due to the regional and global environment affecting the automobile industry, we have remained committed to our customers and emerged stronger than ever. We are grateful for the support of our valued customers, principals, employees and all those whohave contributed to maintaining this commitment."The fifth-generation RX has been completely reimagined to deliver greater style, comfort and performance than ever before and comes with a choice of powertrains, one of which is electrified to contribute to the realisation of a carbon-neutral society, a press statement notes.Koji Sato, president of Lexus International, said: "For the all-new RX, we were determined to keep the Lexus DNA of supreme quality, ride comfort and refinement, and elevate the driving experience to the next level, delivering a unique Lexus driving signature."Takaaki Ohno, chief engineer in charge of the vehicle’s development, said: "Created without compromise through the combined efforts of development and production, the all-new RX will become a companion that enriches your life. We hope customers in the Middle East will look forward to it."Kei Fujita, chief representative of the Middle East & Central Asia Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said: "We are pleased to launch the 2023 Lexus RX as the latest step in our drive to create innovative and amazing experiences for owners and passengers in the Middle East by developing vehicles that offer a highly engaging driving experience."The all-new Lexus RX is built on Lexus’s Global Architecture K platform and delivers excellent body rigidity and a low centre of gravity, guaranteeing a more rewarding driving experience.Complementing the all-new RX’s distinctive design is a thrilling drive personality imbued by two powertrain options. A newly developed inline 4-cylinder, 2.4-litre turbocharged engine that produces 275hp and 430Nm of torque is mated to a new 8-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission. A hybrid-electric system pairing a 2.4-litre turbocharged engine with an electric motor is also available, which provides a combined power of 366hp mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission that offers fuel consumption of 15.7km/L while delivering a new level of driving pleasure.Lexus has further developed its new ‘Next Chapter’ design language to create a vehicle that is instantly recognisable as an RX, but with a more dynamic, elegant and confident character. The all-new RX's interior features Lexus’ Tazuna concept for the driver’s cockpit.The 2023 RX’s spacious interior offers ample luggage space and five newly designed luxury seats with excellent legroom, including an 8-way adjustable powered driver seat. The vehicle’s inviting interior provides drivers and passengers with a host of advanced features for a refined cabin experience. These include a new 14-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a colour multi-information display, a colour head-up display, and more.Drivers can enjoy complete peace of mind, thanks to the Lexus Safety System+, an advanced safety and driver assistance system that includes a Pre-Collision System with an expanded detection range for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles, together with new features such as Emergency Steering Assist, Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed, Intersection Collision Avoidance Assistance, and more.The 2023 RX also includes comprehensive safety features designed to protect its occupants. Lexus is also introducing its first-ever turbo hybrid electric vehicle. The RX 500h F SPORT Performance’s new hybrid electric system comes with a front unit that integrates a high-torque 2.4-litre turbo engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and an electric motor. An eAxle rear unit allows the electric motor to provide low-end torque for improved performance and quick acceleration. It also features the new DIRECT4 all-wheel drive force system.The RX 500h F SPORT Performance model boasts of exclusive interior and exterior features.
March 12, 2023 | 11:27 PM