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RX_2023_Centre Console

Cupholder with adjustable sliding height: Enables the storing of various cups and tumblers. A non-slip mat in the bottom allows the driver to open a plastic bottle lid with one hand, without changing their forward view while driving. Front box with lid: The large storage box in the front of the centre console features a front-rear sliding lid, providing easy access to the wireless charger. Front tray: A tray above the front box with lid provides convenient storage for a smartphone and other items.

RX_2023_Hands-free Power Back Door

Even if both hands are full, when carrying the Electronic Key, you can open and close the back door automatically by moving your foot under the rear bumper and out again. Refinements enhance fast, quiet operation, and a buzzer confirms when to move your foot out. In addition, when carrying the Electronic Key, if you press the Close & Lock switch or activate the kick sensor and walk away, a walk-away function fully closes the back door and then locks all the doors.

RX_2023_E-Latch Door Handles

An e-latch system replaces the conventional door latch/unlatch mechanism with an electronic control that opens and closes doors smoothly with no wasted movements, like a sliding shoji paper door. To open a door when getting in, simply press the switch on the inside of the door handle while pulling the handle towards you in the usual way. When getting out, the door opens in a single action by pressing a switch while holding the pull handle. If the battery power supply is cut, for instance due to a collision, the doors can be opened using a manual release handle.

RX_2023_Headlamps

The high grade slim 3-projector Bi-Beam LED headlamps feature a black-toned extension that creates a subdued presence, highlighting the L-signature of the DRL (Daytime Running Light). The base grade single-projector Bi-Beam LED headlamps with integrated L-signature DRL pursue a simple elegant design. Headlamp cleaners are set flush with the bumper to unify the clean lines.

RX_2023_Advanced Driving Features

EPB (Electric Parking Brake): The parking brake is activated and deactivated by a simple switch operation. Brake hold: The brake hold system applies the brake so that the driver can take the foot off the brake pedal. Applicable when the system is activated, and the brake pedal has been depressed. Trail mode: Trail mode provides integrated control of the AWD, braking, and drive force to prevent the wheels from slipping when driving on slippery or uneven road surfaces. DAC (Downhill Assist Control): DAC is available on the RX350 AWD.

RX_2023_Lightweight Body

In addition to optimizing the materials used on the platform’s main frame, the front fenders are made of aluminum and the centre pillars from hot-stamped 2GPa (gigapascal) material. This significantly reduces weight without compromising safety, as well as contributing to a lower centre of gravity and enhanced handling stability.

RX_2023_Aerodynamic Performance

Aerodynamic design optimizes airflow around the front, reducing the Cd (Coefficient of drag) value while providing excellent brake cooling performance. Under the vehicle, dimples in the engine undercover generate micro-vortices under the floor, enhancing the feeling of ground contact and high-speed stability. Minimizing the height differences between the door and the window surface efficiently suppresses airflow fluctuation, while the shape of the rear spoiler end and gate-shaped spoiler on the rear window help suppress turbulent airflow and enhance handling stability.

RX_2023_Body Rigidity

The rear section of the GA-K platform was specifically designed to accommodate the multi-link suspension. A rigid high-torsion rear body frame is used to firmly support suspension input during acceleration, deceleration and cornering. High-rigidity foam optimally positioned around the back door opening provides effective reinforcement while enabling a lightweight and highly rigid body. In addition, the mounting points for the rear suspension and the rear suspension member have been significantly reinforced.

RX_2023_Suspension/Shock Absorbers

The MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension efficiently transmit drive force to the road surface, while enabling a smooth change in vehicle posture. Furthermore, changes in vehicle posture during start-up and acceleration, as well as vibration while driving were suppressed by optimizing the positioning of the shock absorber and bushing characteristics of the suspension member mount. The shock absorbers use swing valves to help dampen force from very low speed ranges.

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