All will receive major tech upgrades.
Lexus will be undergoing a major model lineup overhaul over the next two-to three years. It also plans to add new nameplates and brand new names to its current lineup. The United States will see three new electric models, but they won’t replace the existing models. They will all be completely renewed, and Automotive News now has an early report that gives details about what’s to come.
The SUV market will be even more important for the Japanese luxury carmaker. It plans to launch a new RX generation next year. Toyota’s global luxury platform will be used to transport the brand’s most-sold crossover in America. It will also benefit from enhanced hybrid powertrains. It will also get the Lexus Interface infotainment system, as well as many new safety and assist systems.
The will also be available next year, riding on Toyota’s GAF architecture and sharing many parts with the new Toyota Land Cruiser. The improved ride quality will be the main focus. It will be fascinating to see which engines the LX gets.
The GX redesigned will switch to the GAF body-on frame architecture. It will also be greatly updated in terms standard and optional technologies. According to the report, Lexus will be using Toyota’s new hybridized powertrains to make its vehicle more powerful and economical when it goes on sales in 2024.
The UX crossover will get a facelift in 2023, likely with the Lexus Interface infotainment and other NX-inspired improvements. An all-electric crossover will join the ICE and hybrid siblings next year.