New Lexus RX expected to stay in global No 1 spot

Singapore

TO say that the Lexus RX crossover is an important model for the Japanese luxury brand is an understatement. The mid-sized SUV consistently accounts for one-third of global Lexus sales. It is also the No 1 model in its luxury crossover segment.

So when Lexus chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda was tasked with developing the new fourth-generation RX, he felt a sense of trepidation - not only because it was a critical model, but also for the fact that he was the chief engineer for the third-generation car.