Making its headline appearance on the Lexus stand at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show is the highly anticipated new Lexus RX.
As the perennial best-seller in the range, this next-generation model is very important to Lexus. Attention to detail can be experienced throughout the vehicle, so we wanted to briefly shine a light on ten standout features designed to make life easier, safer and more interesting for its owner. All are either new to the RX, new to Lexus, or world-first technologies.
See also: Lexus at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
1. Styling
The new Lexus RX possesses a sharp mix of creases and curves, which are a bold evolution in the model’s styling. It shares the same athletic design language as other recently launched models in the Lexus line-up.
2. Smart power tailgate
A first for Lexus, the new smart power tailgate allows users to open the rear hatch by placing a hand (or elbow, if the user has both hands full) near the Lexus badge.
3. Cup holder design
The Lexus RX features a world-first cup holder design with a vertical sliding height adjustment mechanism. At the push of a button the cup holder can accept everything from tall plastic bottles to traditional aluminium drink cans and short to-go coffee cups.
![OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/09/RX-450h-cup-holder.jpg)
4. Improved visibility
An important but often unappreciated new design feature is an expanded field of view through the windscreen, which offers the driver a more precise estimation of vehicle width. Meanwhile, blind spots have been reduced by making the A- and C-pillars narrower and repositioning the door mirrors further back.
![2016 Lexus RX interior](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/09/2016-Lexus-RX-interior.jpg)
5. F Sport instrumentation
Among the numerous visual and performance features of the new RX F Sport is an exclusive combination instrument cluster. The 8.0-inch LCD screen is characterised by a large, easy-to-read circular gauge that combines tachometer and digital speed indicator.
![Lexus RX F Sport gauges](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/09/Lexus-RX-F-Sport-gauges.jpg)
6. Sound generator system
The RX is the first Lexus hybrid to be available with an optimally tuned sound generator system. It produces a performance-oriented intake sound by using air intake pulses to raise the sound pressure level with three distinct resonance frequencies.
7. New turbocharged engine
A 238hp turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder engine is a new addition to the range, delivering a blend of fuel economy and driving performance. The unit is characterised by crisp throttle response and instantly accessible torque throughout the rev range.
![Lexus rx 200t Shanghai](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/04/Lexus-RX-200t-Turbo-3.jpg)
8. Active suspension
The new Lexus RX is available with an innovative and world-first active anti-roll system that stabilises the suspension when cornering and travelling straight. The system calculates the damping force that might occur with any sudden movement and simultaneously creates a counter force to the anti-roll bars, providing the sensation that the vehicle is invisibly ‘hooked’ to the sky.
![RX active suspension](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/09/RX-active-suspension.jpg)
9. Personalised drive mode
The RX is the first Lexus model to offer a special ‘Customise’ driving mode that enables the user to fine-tune the combination of engine, hybrid system, chassis and air conditioning function according to his or her preference.
![Lexus RX 2016](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/09/Lexus-RX-2016.jpg)
10. Extra lane-keeping controls
As part of a suite of Lexus Safety System+ technologies, the Lexus RX is now able to use its dynamic radar cruise control in tandem with an advanced Lane-Keeping Assist function to provide automatic steering inputs at very low driving speeds.
![RX-safety-vt01](https://mag.lexus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/09/RX-safety-vt01.jpg)