Waiting for a Lexus RX 450h+? NX PHEV back-orders are still stopping the launch of the RX PHEV in Australia

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The Japanese luxury automaker Lexus is making progress with its petrol-electric plug-in hybrid roll-out in Australia, particularly with the NX 450h+. However, the RX 450h+ is facing delays until at least 2025 due to a backlog of NX orders. Lexus Australia CEO John Pappas explained that the focus is on clearing NX orders before launching the RX plug-in hybrid. A global battery shortage has affected the availability of PHEVs, including the NX and RX models. Despite challenges, there is growing interest in PHEV technology among buyers. Lexus aims to address supply issues to meet this demand and potentially increase PHEV sales for the NX model.

Brands mentioned: Lexus, BMW, Benz, Toyota, Tesla Lexus, the Japanese luxury brand, believes it is now successfully managing its slow petrol-electric plug-in hybrid release in Australia. However, customers should not expect to be able to purchase an NX 450h+ or RX 450h+ anytime soon. Due to a backlog of orders for the NX, the launch of the RX has been delayed until 2025. Check out the Lexus LBX hybrid SUV, which is being touted as the luxury bargain of 2024, with a much lower price compared to the BMW X1 and Benz GLA.