By Khulekani Dumisa

The Lexus brand has been steadily growing its sales locally. To keep the momentum going, the brand has improved the specification of its SUV line-up encompassing the LX, RX and NX models.

Lexus LX

The spec upgrades are as follows:

• Wireless headsets now come standard;
• buzzer function for seatbelts not worn;
• new Terrane Khaki (first seen on the UX) body colour.
• new interior trim Ochre – a natural clay earth pigment with a mixture of clay and sand tones – is introduced.

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Lexus RX

Spec changes for the RX range include:

• All model grades get enhanced seat quality. These range from Natural Leather for the EX grade to Natural High Leather for the L (7-seater), F Sport and SE grades.
• Seatbelt warning is now standard for all passenger, including rear.
• The EX grade also gets Dynamic Auto Headlamps like its siblings – previously it had static auto headlamps as standard.

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Lexus NX

Spec changes for the RX range include:

• NX hybrid model line-up now has two model grades – EX and SE grades.
• All model grades get a tachometer colour change – the supplementary area (before red zone) has been changed to pink.
• The Steering wheel horn pad design has been changed, and the compact Lexus emblem has been adopted.
• The ornamentation of the inside door handles now has a metallic coating.
• EX grades now get a keyless entry for the back door.
• The F Sport and Hybrid SE grades become the recipients of a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system. For a premium sound, a new-generation Mark Levinson amplifier is available. The flagship range specs also receive a new Active Sound Control.
• Three new colours for EX, SE and Hybrid models are introduced; Terrane Khaki, Celestial blue and Black.
• The F Sport model also gets new colours – White Nova, Terrane Khaki, Celestial Blue and Black.
• The Hybrid SE wheel design has been changed from Base Alloy to High Alloy wheels.
• Park Distance Control for the EX and SE grades now has Standard-Front and Rear Intelligent Clearance Sonar.

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Lexus’ best-in-class 7-year/105 000km Warranty and Full Maintenance Plan is standard on the RX and NX.