Lexus RX (Japan, 1998-present)

Produced by Lexus since 1998 the Lexus RX was the first luxury crossover SUV on the market. Since the start of its production it has been offered with multiple V6 and hybrid versions, along its three generations.

First unveiled as a Lexus concept in 1997, the RX debuted as a production model at the 1998 North American International Auto Show. Since then the RX is the only Lexus vehicle to be produced within as well as outside Japan.

As the first luxury crossover on the market, the Lexus RX has inspired similar competitors from rival marques. The RX is based on the unibody front-engine, front-wheel drive multi-model platform used by the Lexus ES and designed to combine the functional characteristics of an SUV with ride and features of a luxury sedan.