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2016 Lxus Rx Essay

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The design for the 2016 Lexus RX is certainly provocative, but it isn’t really surprising. After all, when Lexus slotted the all-new for 2015 NX beneath it, the smaller and deeply chiseled crossover strongly suggested that its larger and segment leading RX kin would get a similar makeover.

Even so, the changes to the RX (350 gasoline model; 450h hybrid) are nothing less than dramatic. This model, known originally in 1998 as the RX 300, then as the RX 330 in 2004 before assuming its present RX 350 mantle in 2007, will have you sit up and take notice. It is all part of an extraordinary styling direction Lexus has been rolling out in recent years to make its models evocative, as it moves away from its long-staid construct.

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Its all-embracing comportment is assertive, with powerful lines, a muscular stance, and an interesting “floating roof” look also present. Knifelike angles combine with artistic wheels to provide a look that is at once athletic as it is …show more content…

Certainly, Lexus could have slapped something together, but they did not — flowing leather and chrome lines place an accent on the layout. At the top is the navigation screen, which sits in an alcove. Beneath that is an analog clock followed by rows of knobs, buttons and switches to control climate, audio and other functions. Between the seats is the transmission shifter, cup holders, and the mouse-like controller for various vehicle functions.

As before, the F Sport trim level returns. F Sport should not be confused with “F” as the former provides a decorative upgrade without the corresponding performance boost. Choose the latter, which is not available in the RX, and you get an extra measure of performance thrown in.

In any case the interior of the F Sport brings with it several enhancements of note including a perforated leather-wrapped shift lever, a three-spoke steering wheel with F Sport badge, and aluminum accents. As for the exterior, the F Sport brings in a mesh grille, exclusive 20-inch, 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, and other enhancements. In addition to the standard RX colors, Ultra White is exclusive to the F Sport

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