The RX interior is spacious without feeling like you're in a warehouse. The design is interesting and materials are premium.

Standard equipment includes three-zone climate control, heated and eight-way adjustable power front seats, electric steering wheel adjust, rain-sensing wipers, a 14-inch multimedia setup with wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, digital radio, sat nav, 12-speaker audio system, five USB-C (and one USB-A) ports and more.

The RX350h features a series parallel hybrid system consisting of a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a front-mounted motor and a nickel-metal hydride battery. Total power for the system is pegged at 184kW and it uses a a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The RX350 has a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine pumping out 205kW/430Nm, while using an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The RX500h combines a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a hybrid setup for maximum power of 273kW - matched with a six-speed auto.

The RX350h 2WD does 0-100km/h in 8.1sec, the 350h AWD is 7.9sec, while the RX350 petrol is 7.6sec and the RX500h Performance hybrid covers the sprint in 6.2sec.

The Lexus RX has five seats - the previous generation model was available with a seven-seat option. The rear seats fold 40/20/40 via a button in the boot and the rear seat backrests recline for extra comfort.

Hybrid RX has 65-litre fuel tank and the petrol models have 67.5L. Fuel economy is 5.0L/100km for the RX350h 2WD, 5.4L for the 350h AWD, 8.7L for the RX350 petrol AWD and 6.5L for the RX500h.