Car junkies that have been following Lexus should know that the RX will be getting a mid-cycle refresh next year and it will be incorporating aluminium for its structure.
Lexus has also made it clear that both the RX350 and RX450 facelift will feature aluminium for its hood, tailgate and closures. The application of aluminium comes with the aim of dragging the weight of the RX down.
Obviously, this is bound to happen as aluminium are much lighter than conventional metals. On the other hand, many are worried that the aluminium sheets will make the Lexus RX less durable than before.
Well, enthusiasts can ease their worries as Lexus claims that their brand of aluminium have been engineered to be as strong as conventional metals.
Besides, a lighter framework will see the RX Facelift coming with more power and better fuel economy. All that is left is for Lexus to share on the figure improvements of the upcoming SUV.
