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Lexus’s lucky number seven aims to meet demand
Lexus has introduced a seven-seater version of its RX model. Thembekile Vokwana drove it
The latest generation of the Lexus RX range was launched in traditional five-seater guise in 2016, but apparently there was a demand from customers for a seven-seater derivative, hence Lexus decided to launch the RX350L. The third row of seats is operated at the touch of a button and even when they are up, there is a claimed segment-leading cargo length of 566mm providing ample space that can easily gobble bags of groceries. Passengers can access the last row by using one-touch levers to slide and fold the second row forward. Once the seats lie completely flat a sizeable 432l of space is liberated. This can comfortably fit a folded bike and a whole lot of bags. This f is what makes the RX350L desirable as you don’t have to fuss much about the availability of space. The front seats are heated with a 10-way power adjustment and the driver’s seat has a memory setting that allows the seat to move back to its previous setting when the driver switches on the car. The second row is also he...
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