曾几何时，那些渴望得到七座版车型的消费者只能选择MPV或大型SUV。而雷克萨斯最近在洛杉矶车展发布了三排座的RXL版本，而字母“L”表明车身更长。不过从外观上而言，七座版的雷克萨斯RX相比于五座版车型并不大，依旧保留了RX系列最具代表性的溜背设计。不过增加的后悬尺寸使得整车的修长感得到了一定的提升，如果不是仔细辨认还真是难以发现这辆车在尺寸方面相比于五座版车型有了增加。从尺寸上来看，七座版雷克萨斯RX相比于五座版车型而言，后悬尺寸增加了4.3英寸（约合109毫米），轴距则保持了与五座版车型的一致。另外后挡风玻璃的倾斜度也有了一点细微的变化。通过这些细节上的变化，使得七座版雷克萨斯RX具备了三排座椅的布局空间。不过从整车的造型上来看，这样的空间增加应该并不大。而雷克萨斯的消息则显示，七座版RX的第三排座椅舒适性还是得到了不错的保证。在车内空间布局方面，七座版雷克萨斯RX提供了六座和七座两种配置，六座版车型的第二排座椅采用两张独立的船长座设计，一来提升了乘坐舒适性，而来也改善了进出第三排的便利性。七座版车型的第二排座椅则采用40:20:40的风格方式，同时座椅下方的滑轨支持第二排座椅前后移动为第三排座椅提供足够的空间。第三排座椅也提供了空调出风口以及杯架，从第三排座椅的高度和椅背厚度来看，七座版雷克萨斯RX的第三排座椅舒适度的确不错。在不需要的情况下，第三排座椅完全放倒后则会带来一个平坦的后备箱空间。得益于长后悬的优势，在第三排座椅处于打开的情况下，七座版雷克萨斯RX也可以提供一个相对可观的后备箱空间，而电动尾门也是可选装配置。在动力方面，RX350L搭载了3.5LV6自然进气引擎，最大输出功率216千瓦/290马力，峰值扭矩356牛米，驱动形式为前轮驱动或四轮驱动两种。RX450hL则在此基础上增加了一套混合动力系统，协同输出功率230千瓦/308马力，驱动形式为四轮驱动。在配置方面，七座版雷克萨斯RX也提供了多种选择，包括全面的主动安全配置以及多达五种的公司服务。虽然车厂并未公布RX450hL价格，但更低端的RX350L前驱版起价47670美元（约合人民币31.46万元），全驱版本起价49070美元（约合人民币32.38万元）。
Lexus RX 350L, RX 450hL Bring Three-Row Seating To L.A.
Once upon a time, buyers seeking three-row seating in a vehicle could either choose a minivan or a large SUV. Lexus is the latest automaker to bring the elusive third row to something a bit smaller (and arguably a bit cooler if you’re not a fan of minivans) with the new RX L models, where the L stands for long. Or longer. We’re not exactly sure, but we do know the manufacturer has done an admirable job of adding more seats without spoiling the lines of its popular RX 350 and RX 450h.
How exactly did Lexus achieve such a feat? To quote the manufacturer directly, it was done “through the mastery of vehicle packaging,” which in this case means making the crossover bigger. Specifically, the rear was extended 4.3 inches and the tailgate window points skyward a bit more. The result is a bit more headroom and leg room for a pair of passengers to sit in the back, and we do mean the very back. As to exactly how much space is gained, Lexus doesn’t specify. But the third row is said to be as comfortable as the second, which would be a big deal if that’s actually the case.
Further supporting that claim is a second row that’s raised slightly from the standard model, offering a bit more clearance for feet and legs. In standard configuration, the second-row bench uses a 40/20/40 split with rear access gained via a lever that slides and folds the second row forward. Second-row captain’s chairs are optional on the 350L and standard on the 450hL, which offers easier ingress/egress and more space, but that of course reduces your seven-passenger vehicle to six. In any case, rearmost occupants enjoy their own climate controls and cupholders, and if people space needs to become cargo room, the third row will power-fold to provide a flat floor. A hands-free power tailgate is also optional.
The third row is available on both the RX 350L and and RX 450hL hybrid, the former of which can be equipped either as front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Power for the RX 350L comes from the familiar 3.5-liter V6 producing 290 horsepower (216 kW) and 263 lb-ft (356 Nm) of torque, while the RX 450hL retains its standard all-wheel drive with 308 combined horsepower and dual electric motors. Either model can be outfitted with a range of options, safety systems, and driving assists, as well as five different levels of the company’s Enform services.
Pricing for the RX 450h L hasn’t been announced, however the RX 350 L will start at $47,670 for front-wheel drive models, and $49,070 for all-wheel drive.