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LEXUS RX 450h+: Luxury, Electrified

Meet the Lexus RX 450h+, a plug-in hybrid SUV that delivers electric calm for everyday driving, seamless power for longer journeys, and a refined approach to modern luxury.

Luxury has evolved. It is no longer defined by volume, flash, or visible excess, but by how effortlessly something integrates into your life. Lexus has long understood this shift, and with the RX 450h+, the brand brings its most recognisable SUV confidently into the electrified era.

This plug-in electric vehicle adapts seamlessly to your lifestyle. Around town, the RX 450h+ operates comfortably on electric power alone, offering up to 65km of all-electric driving. For school runs, city commutes, and everyday errands, the experience is calm, silent, and unexpectedly satisfying – the kind of comfort that one quickly gets used to.

Performance Without the Drama

When longer journeys beckon, the petrol-hybrid system takes over seamlessly. With a combined system output of 227kW, the RX delivers ample power when required. Acceleration is smooth and immediate, aided by electric torque, while the insulated cabin remains hushed even at speed.

Adaptive Variable Suspension and all-wheel drive contribute to a ride that feels both smooth and responsive, whether navigating urban streets or stretching out on the open road.

Everyday Luxury

Visually, the RX strikes a careful balance, its bold proportions communicating confidence without excess. Inside, that sense of ease is amplified. The cabin feels generous and considered, offering space where it matters most on longer journeys.

The driver environment follows Lexus’ intuitive Tazuna layout, placing screens and controls exactly where you expect them – reducing any chance of distraction on the road.

Materials are tactile rather than showy, selected for how they wear and feel over time. Ambient lighting, drawn from 64 colour options, shapes the mood, while comfort remains the clear priority. Heated and ventilated seats with memory functions ensure personalised ease, and rear passengers enjoy the same level of consideration.

Smart by Nature

The integrated features include a Head-Up Display, Adaptive Cruise Control, a panoramic view monitor with reverse camera, and automatic three-zone climate control.

Completing the experience is the Mark Levinson 21-speaker sound system, transforming the cabin into your private theatre.

Protection with Purpose

Safety systems operate quietly in the background, supported by a comprehensive suite of advanced features designed to protect both driver and passengers. The pre-Crash System, e-Latch System, Lane Keeping System with Lane Trace Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Park Distance Control, and up to eight airbags all contribute to a confident drive.

The Lexus RX 450h+ is designed for those who appreciate progress delivered with restraint. In a world increasingly defined by excess, that restraint may be the most compelling luxury of all.


Luxury Is in the Details

  • Design philosophy: A calm, confidence-led approach prioritising proportion, balance, and usability over visual excess.
  • Cabin atmosphere: Tactile materials, understated finishes, and customisable ambient lighting create a quietly cocooned environment.
  • Driver-first layout: Lexus’ Tazuna cockpit places controls and screens intuitively, reducing distraction and enhancing focus.
  • Comfort as luxury: Heated and ventilated seats, memory functions, and generous rear-seat space designed for long, unhurried journeys.
  • Sound and silence: Mark Levinson 21-speaker premium audio paired with exceptional cabin insulation for a refined acoustic experience.
  • Technology with purpose: Head-Up Display, wireless charging, panoramic view monitor, and seamless plug-in hybrid integration.
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