2013 Lexus Rx Facelift Parades New Spindle Grille And F Sport Package In Geneva

The mildly refreshed Lexus RX made its world premiere at this week's 2012 Geneva Motor Show

. To be sold as a 2012 model in Europe and as a 2013 in North America, the Japanese firm's luxury crossover model receives some select styling tweaks while it also debuts a new F Sport Edition.

The facelift introduces Lexus' new corporate 'spindle grille' together with new headlamps underscored by integral LED daytime running lights, a resculptured bumper, new tail lamp graphics and a fresh assortment of 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheel designs.

Lexus also added four new exterior colors, including Satin Silver, Burgundy Red, Sienna Brown and Midnight Blue, bringing the total of available paints to 10.

Inside, the revamped RX crossover gets new colour and trim options along with a redesigned steering wheel and center console box, plus some minor upgrades to the instrument panel and infotainment system.

A new F Sport grade also makes its appearance and will be available on both the RX 350 and RX 450h. It enhances the crossover model with a new styling package that includes a new front bumper, a different grille with a honeycomb design, a rear spoiler and bespoke 19-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, it adds exclusive leather upholstery with white grey perforations and contrast stitching, steel silver painted trim inserts and a black ceiling.

Somewhat more importantly, the F Sport models get a new suspension setup that promises to improve both handling and steering feel, while the RX 350 Sport version also features steering wheel-mounted paddle shift controls.

The only other changes to the range for the new model year is the introduction of a Sport mode that supplements the RX 450 h's Normal and Eco drive modes. The new sport option is said to provide more responsive acceleration while also adjusting the power steering system to provide better feel.

This morning at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Lexus unveiled the 2013 RX 450h hybrid SUV, essentially a minor revision to its popular crossover SUV hybrid.

Outside, the new RX 450h wears a new set of bumpers, complete with redesigned grille, LED daytime running lights and a reshaped headlamp.

At the rear, a few tweaks to the tail lamps and license plate surround mark it aside from the previous generation RX 450h.

Inside, there are similar subtle changes. Lexus says the steering wheel has been redesigned to make it more comfortable to hold, while a redesigned center console is supposedly more practical to use.

Standard features now include the addition of power tailgate, and a much-needed audio upgrade to include USB/iPod connectivity on all models.

Under the hood, the 2013 RX 450h is powered by exactly the same drivetrain found in the 2012 RX 450h.

That equates to a 3.5-liter V-6 Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, combined with either a two-(FWD) or three-(AWD) motor hybrid drive system.

As a consequence, power, torque, performance and economy remains unchanged from the 2012 model year for both the 2013 RX 450h FWD and RX 450h AWD.

As a reminder, that equates to a total available power of 295 hp, a 0-60 time of under 8 seconds, and a top speed of 112 mph.

Lexus predicts the 2013 RX 450h FWD will return 32 mpg city, 28 highway, while the AWD variant will return 30 mpg city, 28 mpg highway.

But while the 2013 RX 450h might have very few differences between it and the previous model, Lexus also unveiled a sportier version of the hybrid, called the 2013 RX 450h F-Sport.

The 2013 RX 450h F-Sport adds a Sport mode feature that improves acceleration and adjusts the car's handling and steering characteristics for a more sporty ride, and has is capable of delivering a more powerful 299 hp of combined power.

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by: kinwater

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