Official 2015 RX Detail Thread
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RX350
Convenience Comes Standard on Lexus RX 350 - Display Audio With Backup Camera New for 2015
•Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission and Paddle Shifters Help Provide F SPORT Model With Greater Acceleration and Fuel Economy Estimates
•Available New Five-Spoke 19-inch Alloy Wheels With Light Gray Paint and Machined Finish
•Available All-Weather Drive Helps Enhance Traction in Any Weather
February 21, 2014
The 2015 Lexus RX 350 is the Rx for drivers who want a luxury crossover utility vehicle. Lexus’ top selling luxury utility vehicle provides driving pleasure with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-weather drive (AWD). Introduced last year, the available F SPORT, model exclusive to all-weather drive, adds a fresh, aggressive design inside and out plus changes to driving dynamics.
Drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the convenience of the new standard Display Audio with backup camera.
The RX 350 continues with a silken-smooth 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine with 270 horsepower. The standard model (FWD and AWD) uses a six-speed automatic transmission while F SPORT uses eight-speed automatic transmission.
F SPORT
The RX F SPORT is a special model, with an exclusive drivetrain and chassis tuning. It’s the first RX model equipped with an eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, and it exhibits a greater appetite for the road with split-spoke 19-inch wheels and F SPORT tuned suspension. The F SPORT is clearly the driver’s RX 350, yet still a crossover that coddles passengers in quiet comfort.
The eight-speed transmission not only makes the RX 350 F SPORT more responsive, but also boosts EPA highway fuel economy estimates from 24 mpg to 26 mpg.
The Lexus signature spindle grille gets the distinctive mesh style finish with the F SPORT, which is also distinguished by its own front bumper design. The F SPORT interior stands apart, as well, its black or cabernet leather accented by contrasting silver stitching, ebony bird’s-eye maple wood trim, black headliner and aluminum pedals and footrest.
The F SPORT steps up the standard luxury by including all features from the Premium and Comfort Packages, which remain options for the standard model. The Premium Package equips the RX 350 with a perforated leather-trimmed interior, power moonroof, memory system for the driver’s seat, outside mirrors and tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and more. The Comfort Package adds heated and ventilated front seats, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers.
Intelligent All-Weather Drive
With available Active Torque Control All-Weather Drive, the RX 350 is ready for any weather. The electronically controlled system can vary the torque distribution from purely front-wheel drive to a 50:50 split between front and rear wheels. When accelerating, or starting on a low-grip surface, torque is quickly provided to all four wheels. At steady speeds, torque is sent only to the front wheels, prioritizing fuel efficiency.
Where Agility Meets Versatility
The deft balance of excellent handling with serene ride comfort that Lexus achieved with the RX 350 reflects the brand’s obsessive attention to true luxury. For example, the front suspension coil springs are inversely wound and compress in opposite directions. That arrangement prevents the negative effects of suspension compression on steering, helping to result in enhanced straight-line stability.
The double-wishbone rear suspension would be right at home in a razor-sharp sport sedan. In the RX 350, the rear suspension design has the added benefit of yielding a wide, flat rear cargo area. The benefit is impressive: with the 40/20/40 split rear seat in use, the RX 350 offers 40 cu. ft. of carrying space. Folding all sections of the rear seat doubles that.
High Standard of Luxury
Lexus interiors have set new standards in design, materials, standard features and details, and the RX 350 shows why. The 10-way power front seats, ebony or espresso bird’s eye maple and dual-zone automatic climate control system set the tone for the luxury found throughout the cabin. The RX 350 upholds another Lexus tradition, the inclusion of Display Audio with Rear Backup Camera as standard equipment. The 12-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System offers a multitude of music source choices, including a CD player, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability with a 90-day trial subscription included, Bluetooth® audio streaming and USB/iPod® control.
For the ultimate in mobile sound, Lexus exclusively offers Mark Levinson® audio systems, a brand revered by audiophiles. The RX 350’s optional 15-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system will delight discerning ears, no matter the music choice. The system delivers 330 total watts of power through a 15-speaker array with an incredibly low 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD).
The standard SmartAccess system combines push-button starting and touch-sensitive exterior door handles. When the driver turns off the ignition, the seat automatically slides up to two inches rearward and the power tilt/telescoping steering wheel tilts upward and slides forward to ease exit. The next time the driver is seated and pushes the “On” button, the seat and steering wheel return to their preset positions automatically.
Exemplary Safety Features
All Lexus RX models are equipped with 10 standard airbags, including side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, rear side airbags (for the outboard seating positions) and knee airbags for the driver and the front passenger.
Options help the RX 350 driver see more clearly, and to be alerted to things not seen but may pose a danger. The Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter-wave radar to measure and help maintain a pre-set following distance from a vehicle traveling directly ahead. The radar sensor can detect certain obstacles in front of the car, and a PCS computer uses various sensors to help determine whether a collision is imminent. In such a situation, PCS preemptively retracts front seat belts and pre-initializes Brake Assist so that increased braking will be applied the instant the driver depresses the pedal.
Connected, Informed and Entertained
The RX 350 driver and passengers open a world of connectivity and entertainment features when they step inside this luxurious vehicle. When equipped with the optional navigation package, the RX 350 comes with Lexus Enform that can make a compatible Bluetooth smartphone even smarter. The available Enform service, with Destination Assist, eDestination, and App Suite, comes with the Navigation System/Mark Levinson Audio Package. Lexus Enform provides access to the subscription-free App Suite. These voice-enabled apps let you search the Internet through Bing™, make restaurant reservations through OpenTable®, get movie tickets via MovieTickets.com™, listen to Internet radio, including , Pandora®, and iHeartRadio™, search business reviews on Yelp®, and check in on Facebook Places™.
Subscription-based Safety Connect is standard on all vehicles, while the RX 350’s telematics system, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect® is on all vehicles equipped with the optional Navigation system. Both subscription-based features come with complimentary one-year trial subscriptions. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response centers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week—every day of the year.
Lexus Enform vehicles are factory ready for subscriptions to a variety of innovative SiriusXM services including NavTraffic, NavWeather, Sports, Stocks and Fuel Prices. SiriusXM services offer complimentary one-year trial data subscription.
The Lexus RX 350 features Siri® Eyes Free Mode technology licensed from Apple®. Compatible with the iPhone® 4S and iPhone 5 models forward, Siri lets you call contacts, select and play music from iTunes®, get turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple maps, and much more. To help you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, Siri can read notifications and calendar information and allow you to add reminders, calendar appointments and notes.
Using high-intensity LEDs for high contrast and readability, the available Heads Up Display (HUD) projects high-contrast white figures onto the windshield for speed, navigation and audio settings.
Rear-seat passengers will find the comfort in nearly 37 inches of legroom in the RX 350. The optional rear-seat entertainment system gives that roominess even more purpose. Each of the system’s two high-resolution seven-inch screens (one on each of the front seatbacks) can display video from a separate source, and the passengers can listen to audio through the wireless headphones.
New for 2015 •Standard Display Audio with seven-inch screen for all models
•Available F SPORT offers rich Cabernet leather-trimmed interior
•Available Premium and Luxury Packages offer a triple-split five-spoke wheel with light gray paint and machined finish
•Available HID and LED headlamps paired with LED foglamps
•Available navigation system features updated Remote Touch interface **** for improved ergonomics
Vehicle Details
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance•270-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine with a six-speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i).
•The torque converter uses a low-speed lockup damper to enable lock-up from first to sixth gear to help improve fuel economy.
•The Multi-Mode Sequential Shift Automatic Transmission allows the driver to shift manually when desired.
•An Intelligent Shift Control sets shift patterns based on the vehicle speed and throttle position and estimates road conditions and driver input.
•Available Active Torque Control AWD system uses an electronically controlled coupling ahead of the rear differential to vary torque distribution anywhere from 100:0 to 50:50 front to rear, depending on driving dynamics and road conditions.
Chassis/Body/Suspension/ Brakes/Tires•18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/60R18 tires; two optional 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheel packages with 235/55R19 tires.
•RX 350 F SPORT suspension provides firmer shocks and springs, a front and rear performance dampers, a bracing system that connects the left and right sides of the vehicle’s structural frame for a more engaging driving experience.
•RX 350 F SPORT features standard VDIM technology designed to anticipate loss of vehicle control. VDIM manages all of the vehicle’s dynamic integrated systems – the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) – and coordinates with the electronic throttle control system, also adding steering assist torque and providing a limited slip differential effect.
•Smart Stop Technology will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions.
Safety/Security•Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) uses brake pressure to help prevent the vehicle from moving backward when starting out on an incline.
•Active front headrests help to reduce the severity of a whiplash injury in the event of certain types of lower speed rear collisions.
Luxury/Comfort/Convenience•10-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment.
•Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls.
•Voice recognition and Bluetooth® technology hands-free communication when paired with a compatible smartphone.
•A multi-information switch on the steering wheel allows the driver to access numerous function settings without taking hands off the steering wheel.
•Vehicle settings can be customized, including personal door-lock preferences, interior/exterior light adjustments, driver’s seat easy exit, and window-closure settings.
Luxury Options (Highlights)•The Luxury Package equips the RX 350 with semi-aniline leather, which is dyed all the way through, plus a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, power front seat-cushion extenders, a power moonroof, smog-sensing climate control system and 19-inch alloy wheels.
•Comfort Package with ventilated front seats
•15-speaker Mark Levinson® Surround Sound system with 330 watts at 0.1 percent THD through 7.1-channel surround sound.
•Hard Disc Drive (HDD) navigation system with Remote Touch and Voice Command casual-language voice recognition, includes Lexus Enform® with Safety Connect® (includes complimentary one-year trial subscription), subscription-free App Suite, automatic Bluetooth phonebook download and Back-up camera
Warranty•48-month/50,000-mile basic limited warranty with roadside assistance for 48 months/unlimited miles.
•72 months/70,000 miles powertrain and restraint system coverage.
•72 months corrosion perforation protection coverage, regardless of mileage.
Can You Top This MPG? - Monitoring MPG is Easier in the 2015 RX 450h With New Standard Seven-Inch Display Audio
•295-hp Lexus Hybrid Drive; 30 MPG Combined EPA Fuel Economy Estimate
•New Display Audio With 12-Speakers and Rear Backup Camera
•Available New Five-Spoke 19-inch Alloy Wheels With Light Gray Paint and Machined Finish
February 21, 2014
Drivers can have it all! With the fuel economy of a compact sedan, the power of a V8 engine, versatility, a bold exterior, and the comforts of a luxury vehicle, the 2015 RX 450h hybrid continues to be a leader in the segment it created more than 10 years ago.
The RX 450h offers an impressive 32 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined EPA fuel economy estimates (30/28/29 MPG with AWD).
Now drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the convenience of the new standard Display Audio with Rear Backup Camera. Display Audio also provides a seven-inch monitor to view phone and vehicle information such as fuel economy and HVAC.
The clear leader in luxury hybrids, with five different models in its line, Lexus also knows how to imbue these fuel-conserving, ultra-low emission vehicles with an engaging driving spirit. Case in point, the RX 450h hybrid offers the performance of 295 combined system horsepower, with substantial torque at all speeds.
Hybrid Technology Leader
A full hybrid, the RX 450h can operate in electric-only, gas-engine-only, or combined gas and electric modes. The Lexus Hybrid Drive combines the power of a 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 engine with a front-mounted 116-kW electric motor generator, with power from both channeled through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. The model with all-weather drive uniquely powers the rear wheels with a dedicated 50-kW electric motor, and this combination yields even quicker performance.
The RX 450h driver can choose from four selectable driving modes, including EV, which allows the vehicle to operate on electric-only power at low speeds under certain conditions. Normal mode provides an ideal blend of performance and efficiency for everyday driving. Eco mode favors fuel economy, and Sport mode, which was added in the 2013 redesign, increases powertrain responsiveness for a more engaging driving experience.
For either model, Lexus Hybrid Drive uses a 288V DC nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack that does not impinge on cabin or cargo room. In fact, the RX 450h offers the same cargo room as the gasoline RX 350 model, 40 cu. ft. with the 40/20/40 split rear seatbacks in use and doubling that to 80.3 cu. ft. with the seatbacks folded.
High Standard of Standard Luxury
In the Lexus tradition, the RX 450h comes with a long roster of standard luxury features. The 10-way power front seats, ebony or espresso bird's eye maple and dual-zone automatic climate control set the tone for the luxury feel found throughout the cabin. The RX 450h upholds another Lexus tradition, the inclusion of Display Audio with Rear Backup Camera as standard equipment. The 12-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System offers a multitude of music source choices, including an in-dash single –disc CD player, Bluetooth® audio streaming, USB/iPod® control and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (complimentary 90-day trial subscription included).
For the ultimate in mobile sound, Lexus exclusively offers Mark Levinson® audio systems, a brand revered by audiophiles. The optional 15-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system will delight discerning ears, no matter the music choice. The system delivers 330 total watts of power with an incredibly low 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD). A rear seat entertainment system with dual seven-inch LCD screens ensures that passengers will enjoy long drives perhaps more than the driver does.
The standard SmartAccess system combines push-button starting and touch-sensitive exterior door handles. When the driver turns off the ignition, the seat automatically slides up to two inches rearward and the power tilt/telescoping steering wheel tilts upward and slides forward to ease exit. The next time the driver is seated and pushes the “On” button, the seat and steering wheel return to their preset positions automatically.
Connected, Informed and Entertained
Lexus has expanded connectivity in its vehicles while helping to reduce driver distraction. The foundation of this capability, Lexus Enform, can make a compatible Bluetooth smartphone even smarter. The available Enform service, with Destination Assist, eDestination, and App Suite, comes with the Navigation System/Mark Levinson Audio Package. Lexus Enform provides access to the subscription-free App Suite. These voice-enabled apps let you search the Internet through Bing™, make restaurant reservations through OpenTable®, get movie tickets via MovieTickets.com™, listen to Internet radio, including , Pandora®, and iHeartRadio™, search business reviews on Yelp®, and check in on Facebook Places™.
Subscription-based Safety Connect is standard on all vehicles, while the RX 450h’s telematics system, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect® is on all vehicles equipped with the optional Navigation system. Both subscription-based features come with complimentary one-year trial subscriptions. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response centers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week—every day of the year.
Lexus Enform vehicles are factory ready for subscriptions to a variety of innovative SiriusXM services including NavTraffic, NavWeather, Sports, Stocks and Fuel Prices. SiriusXM services offer complimentary one-year trial data subscription.
Lexus RX 450h also features available Siri® Eyes Free Mode technology licensed from Apple®. Compatible with the iPhone® 4S and iPhone 5 models forward, Siri lets you call contacts, select and play music from iTunes®, get turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple maps, and much more.
To help you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, Siri can read notifications and calendar information and allow you to add reminders, calendar appointments and notes.
Exemplary Safety
All Lexus RX models are equipped with 10 standard airbags, including roll sensing side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, rear side airbags (for the outboard seating positions) and knee airbags for the driver and the front passenger.
The standard Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is designed to anticipate loss of vehicle control. It manages all of the vehicle’s dynamic handling systems – the Anti-lock Braking System, Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) – coordinating with the electronic throttle control system. VDIM employs these systems collectively and seamlessly to help make corrections while allowing higher dynamic capability. The system also provides a limited slip differential effect.
The optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter-wave radar to measure and help maintain a pre-set following distance from a vehicle traveling directly ahead. The radar sensor can detect certain obstacles in front of the car, and a PCS computer with vehicle-speed, steering angle and yaw-rate inputs helps to determine whether a collision is imminent. In such a situation, PCS preemptively retracts front seat belts and pre-initializes Brake Assist so that increased braking will be applied the instant the driver depresses the pedal.
New for 2015 •Standard Display Audio with seven-inch screen for all models
•Available Luxury Package offers a 19-inch triple-split five-spoke wheel with light gray paint and machined finish
•Available HID and LED headlamps paired with LED foglamps
•Available navigation system features updated Remote Touch interface **** for improved ergonomics
Vehicle Details
Mechanical•Sport mode with revised steering effort, throttle mapping and transmission logic priorities to fully exploit the capabilities of the powertrain. In Sport mode, the hybrid meter light changes to red.
•All-weather drive model employs separate rear electric motor-generator to provide power to the rear wheels when road conditions or throttle response dictates.
•A SNOW mode slows accelerator-pedal response to help reduce the possibility of wheel spin.
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance•Lexus Hybrid Drive with a 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson-cycle engine offering V8-like performance, 295 total system horsepower.
•Compact 288V DC Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack
•Front-mounted 123-kW electric motor-generator
•Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) certification in California (Tier 2-Bin 3 in other states).
Chassis/Body/Suspension/Brakes/Tires•Uniquely designed double-wishbone rear suspension improves handling and yields greater cargo area room.
•VSC adds steering assist torque to help aid handling on a split-friction surface.
•TRAC and VSC functions can also be turned off, for example, when the driver needs to free the vehicle from mud or snow.
•18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/60R18 tires; two optional 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheel packages with 235/55R19 tires.
Safety/Security•Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) uses brake pressure to help prevent the vehicle from moving backward when starting out on an incline.
•Active front headrests help to reduce the severity of a whiplash injury in the event of certain types of lower speed rear collisions.
•Smart Stop Technology will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions.
Luxury/Comfort/Convenience•10-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment.
•Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls.
•Power liftgate
•Multi-information switch on the steering wheel provides access to numerous function settings without taking hands off the steering wheel.
•Vehicle settings can be customized, including personal door-lock preferences, interior/exterior light adjustments, driver’s seat easy exit, and window-closure settings.
•Power tilt and telescopic steering column
•An available smog sensor is designed to detect harmful particles (CO, HC, NOx) in other vehicles’ exhaust emissions and automatically switch the climate control system between fresh air and recirculation modes.
•Vehicle settings can be customized, including personal door-lock preferences, interior/exterior light adjustments, driver’s seat easy exit, and window-closure settings.
Luxury Options•Comfort Package with ventilated front seats
•Hard Disc Drive (HDD) navigation system with Remote Touch Controller offers Voice Command casual-language voice recognition, Lexus Enform® with Safety Connect® (includes one-year trial subscription), subscription-free Enform App Suite, and automatic Bluetooth phonebook download.
•Leather and wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
Warranty•48-month/50,000-mile basic limited warranty with roadside assistance for 48 months/unlimited miles.
•72 months/70,000 miles powertrain and restraint system coverage.
•72 months corrosion perforation protection, regardless of mileage.
•Eight years/100,000 miles hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery-control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter.
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RX350
Convenience Comes Standard on Lexus RX 350 - Display Audio With Backup Camera New for 2015
•Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission and Paddle Shifters Help Provide F SPORT Model With Greater Acceleration and Fuel Economy Estimates
•Available New Five-Spoke 19-inch Alloy Wheels With Light Gray Paint and Machined Finish
•Available All-Weather Drive Helps Enhance Traction in Any Weather
February 21, 2014
The 2015 Lexus RX 350 is the Rx for drivers who want a luxury crossover utility vehicle. Lexus’ top selling luxury utility vehicle provides driving pleasure with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-weather drive (AWD). Introduced last year, the available F SPORT, model exclusive to all-weather drive, adds a fresh, aggressive design inside and out plus changes to driving dynamics.
Drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the convenience of the new standard Display Audio with backup camera.
The RX 350 continues with a silken-smooth 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine with 270 horsepower. The standard model (FWD and AWD) uses a six-speed automatic transmission while F SPORT uses eight-speed automatic transmission.
F SPORT
The RX F SPORT is a special model, with an exclusive drivetrain and chassis tuning. It’s the first RX model equipped with an eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, and it exhibits a greater appetite for the road with split-spoke 19-inch wheels and F SPORT tuned suspension. The F SPORT is clearly the driver’s RX 350, yet still a crossover that coddles passengers in quiet comfort.
The eight-speed transmission not only makes the RX 350 F SPORT more responsive, but also boosts EPA highway fuel economy estimates from 24 mpg to 26 mpg.
The Lexus signature spindle grille gets the distinctive mesh style finish with the F SPORT, which is also distinguished by its own front bumper design. The F SPORT interior stands apart, as well, its black or cabernet leather accented by contrasting silver stitching, ebony bird’s-eye maple wood trim, black headliner and aluminum pedals and footrest.
The F SPORT steps up the standard luxury by including all features from the Premium and Comfort Packages, which remain options for the standard model. The Premium Package equips the RX 350 with a perforated leather-trimmed interior, power moonroof, memory system for the driver’s seat, outside mirrors and tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and more. The Comfort Package adds heated and ventilated front seats, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers.
Intelligent All-Weather Drive
With available Active Torque Control All-Weather Drive, the RX 350 is ready for any weather. The electronically controlled system can vary the torque distribution from purely front-wheel drive to a 50:50 split between front and rear wheels. When accelerating, or starting on a low-grip surface, torque is quickly provided to all four wheels. At steady speeds, torque is sent only to the front wheels, prioritizing fuel efficiency.
Where Agility Meets Versatility
The deft balance of excellent handling with serene ride comfort that Lexus achieved with the RX 350 reflects the brand’s obsessive attention to true luxury. For example, the front suspension coil springs are inversely wound and compress in opposite directions. That arrangement prevents the negative effects of suspension compression on steering, helping to result in enhanced straight-line stability.
The double-wishbone rear suspension would be right at home in a razor-sharp sport sedan. In the RX 350, the rear suspension design has the added benefit of yielding a wide, flat rear cargo area. The benefit is impressive: with the 40/20/40 split rear seat in use, the RX 350 offers 40 cu. ft. of carrying space. Folding all sections of the rear seat doubles that.
High Standard of Luxury
Lexus interiors have set new standards in design, materials, standard features and details, and the RX 350 shows why. The 10-way power front seats, ebony or espresso bird’s eye maple and dual-zone automatic climate control system set the tone for the luxury found throughout the cabin. The RX 350 upholds another Lexus tradition, the inclusion of Display Audio with Rear Backup Camera as standard equipment. The 12-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System offers a multitude of music source choices, including a CD player, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability with a 90-day trial subscription included, Bluetooth® audio streaming and USB/iPod® control.
For the ultimate in mobile sound, Lexus exclusively offers Mark Levinson® audio systems, a brand revered by audiophiles. The RX 350’s optional 15-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system will delight discerning ears, no matter the music choice. The system delivers 330 total watts of power through a 15-speaker array with an incredibly low 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD).
The standard SmartAccess system combines push-button starting and touch-sensitive exterior door handles. When the driver turns off the ignition, the seat automatically slides up to two inches rearward and the power tilt/telescoping steering wheel tilts upward and slides forward to ease exit. The next time the driver is seated and pushes the “On” button, the seat and steering wheel return to their preset positions automatically.
Exemplary Safety Features
All Lexus RX models are equipped with 10 standard airbags, including side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, rear side airbags (for the outboard seating positions) and knee airbags for the driver and the front passenger.
Options help the RX 350 driver see more clearly, and to be alerted to things not seen but may pose a danger. The Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter-wave radar to measure and help maintain a pre-set following distance from a vehicle traveling directly ahead. The radar sensor can detect certain obstacles in front of the car, and a PCS computer uses various sensors to help determine whether a collision is imminent. In such a situation, PCS preemptively retracts front seat belts and pre-initializes Brake Assist so that increased braking will be applied the instant the driver depresses the pedal.
Connected, Informed and Entertained
The RX 350 driver and passengers open a world of connectivity and entertainment features when they step inside this luxurious vehicle. When equipped with the optional navigation package, the RX 350 comes with Lexus Enform that can make a compatible Bluetooth smartphone even smarter. The available Enform service, with Destination Assist, eDestination, and App Suite, comes with the Navigation System/Mark Levinson Audio Package. Lexus Enform provides access to the subscription-free App Suite. These voice-enabled apps let you search the Internet through Bing™, make restaurant reservations through OpenTable®, get movie tickets via MovieTickets.com™, listen to Internet radio, including , Pandora®, and iHeartRadio™, search business reviews on Yelp®, and check in on Facebook Places™.
Subscription-based Safety Connect is standard on all vehicles, while the RX 350’s telematics system, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect® is on all vehicles equipped with the optional Navigation system. Both subscription-based features come with complimentary one-year trial subscriptions. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response centers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week—every day of the year.
Lexus Enform vehicles are factory ready for subscriptions to a variety of innovative SiriusXM services including NavTraffic, NavWeather, Sports, Stocks and Fuel Prices. SiriusXM services offer complimentary one-year trial data subscription.
The Lexus RX 350 features Siri® Eyes Free Mode technology licensed from Apple®. Compatible with the iPhone® 4S and iPhone 5 models forward, Siri lets you call contacts, select and play music from iTunes®, get turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple maps, and much more. To help you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, Siri can read notifications and calendar information and allow you to add reminders, calendar appointments and notes.
Using high-intensity LEDs for high contrast and readability, the available Heads Up Display (HUD) projects high-contrast white figures onto the windshield for speed, navigation and audio settings.
Rear-seat passengers will find the comfort in nearly 37 inches of legroom in the RX 350. The optional rear-seat entertainment system gives that roominess even more purpose. Each of the system’s two high-resolution seven-inch screens (one on each of the front seatbacks) can display video from a separate source, and the passengers can listen to audio through the wireless headphones.
New for 2015 •Standard Display Audio with seven-inch screen for all models
•Available F SPORT offers rich Cabernet leather-trimmed interior
•Available Premium and Luxury Packages offer a triple-split five-spoke wheel with light gray paint and machined finish
•Available HID and LED headlamps paired with LED foglamps
•Available navigation system features updated Remote Touch interface **** for improved ergonomics
Vehicle Details
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance•270-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine with a six-speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i).
•The torque converter uses a low-speed lockup damper to enable lock-up from first to sixth gear to help improve fuel economy.
•The Multi-Mode Sequential Shift Automatic Transmission allows the driver to shift manually when desired.
•An Intelligent Shift Control sets shift patterns based on the vehicle speed and throttle position and estimates road conditions and driver input.
•Available Active Torque Control AWD system uses an electronically controlled coupling ahead of the rear differential to vary torque distribution anywhere from 100:0 to 50:50 front to rear, depending on driving dynamics and road conditions.
Chassis/Body/Suspension/ Brakes/Tires•18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/60R18 tires; two optional 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheel packages with 235/55R19 tires.
•RX 350 F SPORT suspension provides firmer shocks and springs, a front and rear performance dampers, a bracing system that connects the left and right sides of the vehicle’s structural frame for a more engaging driving experience.
•RX 350 F SPORT features standard VDIM technology designed to anticipate loss of vehicle control. VDIM manages all of the vehicle’s dynamic integrated systems – the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) – and coordinates with the electronic throttle control system, also adding steering assist torque and providing a limited slip differential effect.
•Smart Stop Technology will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions.
Safety/Security•Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) uses brake pressure to help prevent the vehicle from moving backward when starting out on an incline.
•Active front headrests help to reduce the severity of a whiplash injury in the event of certain types of lower speed rear collisions.
Luxury/Comfort/Convenience•10-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment.
•Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls.
•Voice recognition and Bluetooth® technology hands-free communication when paired with a compatible smartphone.
•A multi-information switch on the steering wheel allows the driver to access numerous function settings without taking hands off the steering wheel.
•Vehicle settings can be customized, including personal door-lock preferences, interior/exterior light adjustments, driver’s seat easy exit, and window-closure settings.
Luxury Options (Highlights)•The Luxury Package equips the RX 350 with semi-aniline leather, which is dyed all the way through, plus a wood and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, power front seat-cushion extenders, a power moonroof, smog-sensing climate control system and 19-inch alloy wheels.
•Comfort Package with ventilated front seats
•15-speaker Mark Levinson® Surround Sound system with 330 watts at 0.1 percent THD through 7.1-channel surround sound.
•Hard Disc Drive (HDD) navigation system with Remote Touch and Voice Command casual-language voice recognition, includes Lexus Enform® with Safety Connect® (includes complimentary one-year trial subscription), subscription-free App Suite, automatic Bluetooth phonebook download and Back-up camera
Warranty•48-month/50,000-mile basic limited warranty with roadside assistance for 48 months/unlimited miles.
•72 months/70,000 miles powertrain and restraint system coverage.
•72 months corrosion perforation protection coverage, regardless of mileage.
RX450h
Can You Top This MPG? - Monitoring MPG is Easier in the 2015 RX 450h With New Standard Seven-Inch Display Audio
•295-hp Lexus Hybrid Drive; 30 MPG Combined EPA Fuel Economy Estimate
•New Display Audio With 12-Speakers and Rear Backup Camera
•Available New Five-Spoke 19-inch Alloy Wheels With Light Gray Paint and Machined Finish
February 21, 2014
Drivers can have it all! With the fuel economy of a compact sedan, the power of a V8 engine, versatility, a bold exterior, and the comforts of a luxury vehicle, the 2015 RX 450h hybrid continues to be a leader in the segment it created more than 10 years ago.
The RX 450h offers an impressive 32 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined EPA fuel economy estimates (30/28/29 MPG with AWD).
Now drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the convenience of the new standard Display Audio with Rear Backup Camera. Display Audio also provides a seven-inch monitor to view phone and vehicle information such as fuel economy and HVAC.
The clear leader in luxury hybrids, with five different models in its line, Lexus also knows how to imbue these fuel-conserving, ultra-low emission vehicles with an engaging driving spirit. Case in point, the RX 450h hybrid offers the performance of 295 combined system horsepower, with substantial torque at all speeds.
Hybrid Technology Leader
A full hybrid, the RX 450h can operate in electric-only, gas-engine-only, or combined gas and electric modes. The Lexus Hybrid Drive combines the power of a 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 engine with a front-mounted 116-kW electric motor generator, with power from both channeled through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. The model with all-weather drive uniquely powers the rear wheels with a dedicated 50-kW electric motor, and this combination yields even quicker performance.
The RX 450h driver can choose from four selectable driving modes, including EV, which allows the vehicle to operate on electric-only power at low speeds under certain conditions. Normal mode provides an ideal blend of performance and efficiency for everyday driving. Eco mode favors fuel economy, and Sport mode, which was added in the 2013 redesign, increases powertrain responsiveness for a more engaging driving experience.
For either model, Lexus Hybrid Drive uses a 288V DC nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack that does not impinge on cabin or cargo room. In fact, the RX 450h offers the same cargo room as the gasoline RX 350 model, 40 cu. ft. with the 40/20/40 split rear seatbacks in use and doubling that to 80.3 cu. ft. with the seatbacks folded.
High Standard of Standard Luxury
In the Lexus tradition, the RX 450h comes with a long roster of standard luxury features. The 10-way power front seats, ebony or espresso bird's eye maple and dual-zone automatic climate control set the tone for the luxury feel found throughout the cabin. The RX 450h upholds another Lexus tradition, the inclusion of Display Audio with Rear Backup Camera as standard equipment. The 12-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System offers a multitude of music source choices, including an in-dash single –disc CD player, Bluetooth® audio streaming, USB/iPod® control and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (complimentary 90-day trial subscription included).
For the ultimate in mobile sound, Lexus exclusively offers Mark Levinson® audio systems, a brand revered by audiophiles. The optional 15-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system will delight discerning ears, no matter the music choice. The system delivers 330 total watts of power with an incredibly low 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD). A rear seat entertainment system with dual seven-inch LCD screens ensures that passengers will enjoy long drives perhaps more than the driver does.
The standard SmartAccess system combines push-button starting and touch-sensitive exterior door handles. When the driver turns off the ignition, the seat automatically slides up to two inches rearward and the power tilt/telescoping steering wheel tilts upward and slides forward to ease exit. The next time the driver is seated and pushes the “On” button, the seat and steering wheel return to their preset positions automatically.
Connected, Informed and Entertained
Lexus has expanded connectivity in its vehicles while helping to reduce driver distraction. The foundation of this capability, Lexus Enform, can make a compatible Bluetooth smartphone even smarter. The available Enform service, with Destination Assist, eDestination, and App Suite, comes with the Navigation System/Mark Levinson Audio Package. Lexus Enform provides access to the subscription-free App Suite. These voice-enabled apps let you search the Internet through Bing™, make restaurant reservations through OpenTable®, get movie tickets via MovieTickets.com™, listen to Internet radio, including , Pandora®, and iHeartRadio™, search business reviews on Yelp®, and check in on Facebook Places™.
Subscription-based Safety Connect is standard on all vehicles, while the RX 450h’s telematics system, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect® is on all vehicles equipped with the optional Navigation system. Both subscription-based features come with complimentary one-year trial subscriptions. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response centers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week—every day of the year.
Lexus Enform vehicles are factory ready for subscriptions to a variety of innovative SiriusXM services including NavTraffic, NavWeather, Sports, Stocks and Fuel Prices. SiriusXM services offer complimentary one-year trial data subscription.
Lexus RX 450h also features available Siri® Eyes Free Mode technology licensed from Apple®. Compatible with the iPhone® 4S and iPhone 5 models forward, Siri lets you call contacts, select and play music from iTunes®, get turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple maps, and much more.
To help you keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, Siri can read notifications and calendar information and allow you to add reminders, calendar appointments and notes.
Exemplary Safety
All Lexus RX models are equipped with 10 standard airbags, including roll sensing side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, rear side airbags (for the outboard seating positions) and knee airbags for the driver and the front passenger.
The standard Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is designed to anticipate loss of vehicle control. It manages all of the vehicle’s dynamic handling systems – the Anti-lock Braking System, Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) – coordinating with the electronic throttle control system. VDIM employs these systems collectively and seamlessly to help make corrections while allowing higher dynamic capability. The system also provides a limited slip differential effect.
The optional Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter-wave radar to measure and help maintain a pre-set following distance from a vehicle traveling directly ahead. The radar sensor can detect certain obstacles in front of the car, and a PCS computer with vehicle-speed, steering angle and yaw-rate inputs helps to determine whether a collision is imminent. In such a situation, PCS preemptively retracts front seat belts and pre-initializes Brake Assist so that increased braking will be applied the instant the driver depresses the pedal.
New for 2015 •Standard Display Audio with seven-inch screen for all models
•Available Luxury Package offers a 19-inch triple-split five-spoke wheel with light gray paint and machined finish
•Available HID and LED headlamps paired with LED foglamps
•Available navigation system features updated Remote Touch interface **** for improved ergonomics
Vehicle Details
Mechanical•Sport mode with revised steering effort, throttle mapping and transmission logic priorities to fully exploit the capabilities of the powertrain. In Sport mode, the hybrid meter light changes to red.
•All-weather drive model employs separate rear electric motor-generator to provide power to the rear wheels when road conditions or throttle response dictates.
•A SNOW mode slows accelerator-pedal response to help reduce the possibility of wheel spin.
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance•Lexus Hybrid Drive with a 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson-cycle engine offering V8-like performance, 295 total system horsepower.
•Compact 288V DC Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack
•Front-mounted 123-kW electric motor-generator
•Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) certification in California (Tier 2-Bin 3 in other states).
Chassis/Body/Suspension/Brakes/Tires•Uniquely designed double-wishbone rear suspension improves handling and yields greater cargo area room.
•VSC adds steering assist torque to help aid handling on a split-friction surface.
•TRAC and VSC functions can also be turned off, for example, when the driver needs to free the vehicle from mud or snow.
•18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/60R18 tires; two optional 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheel packages with 235/55R19 tires.
Safety/Security•Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) uses brake pressure to help prevent the vehicle from moving backward when starting out on an incline.
•Active front headrests help to reduce the severity of a whiplash injury in the event of certain types of lower speed rear collisions.
•Smart Stop Technology will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions.
Luxury/Comfort/Convenience•10-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment.
•Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls.
•Power liftgate
•Multi-information switch on the steering wheel provides access to numerous function settings without taking hands off the steering wheel.
•Vehicle settings can be customized, including personal door-lock preferences, interior/exterior light adjustments, driver’s seat easy exit, and window-closure settings.
•Power tilt and telescopic steering column
•An available smog sensor is designed to detect harmful particles (CO, HC, NOx) in other vehicles’ exhaust emissions and automatically switch the climate control system between fresh air and recirculation modes.
•Vehicle settings can be customized, including personal door-lock preferences, interior/exterior light adjustments, driver’s seat easy exit, and window-closure settings.
Luxury Options•Comfort Package with ventilated front seats
•Hard Disc Drive (HDD) navigation system with Remote Touch Controller offers Voice Command casual-language voice recognition, Lexus Enform® with Safety Connect® (includes one-year trial subscription), subscription-free Enform App Suite, and automatic Bluetooth phonebook download.
•Leather and wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
Warranty•48-month/50,000-mile basic limited warranty with roadside assistance for 48 months/unlimited miles.
•72 months/70,000 miles powertrain and restraint system coverage.
•72 months corrosion perforation protection, regardless of mileage.
•Eight years/100,000 miles hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery-control module, hybrid control module and inverter with converter.
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2014/02/2...h-information/
04-07-14, 08:02 PM
#5
I was trying to find what this meant:
"Available navigation system features updated Remote Touch interface **** for improved ergonomics"
I think i found the answer, but am not positive (so don't hold that against me). It looks like the **** changed a little bit.
2014:
2015:
"Available navigation system features updated Remote Touch interface **** for improved ergonomics"
I think i found the answer, but am not positive (so don't hold that against me). It looks like the **** changed a little bit.
2014:
2015:
04-08-14, 02:39 PM
#6
ok - think I was wrong about the change in the **** for better ergonomics. Take a look at these 2 images. Overall, guess it's really nothing to worry about. Just wanted to post what I found.
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Last edited by Mors; 04-15-14 at 03:37 PM.
04-08-14, 02:43 PM
#7
The pursuit of F
^^^It's a good find. Didn't know. The latest pics above show the non-NAV Display Audio Controller and the biggest changes. So looks like they went from a rotary **** to a mouse-like controller like the RTI for the NAV.
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