Lexus NX And RX Crafted Into Special Editions Down Under

Lexus has widened its offering in Australia with the introduction of the NX and RX Crafted Editions. They build on the Luxury grade and bring exterior enhancements and more kit for AUD $61,806 (USD $43,167) and AUD $79,888 (USD $55,796), respectively.

The NX Crafted can be specced in the 2WD and AWD versions of the 300 and 300h and adds black accents on the grille and side mirror caps. It comes with a selection of nine colors, including the AUD $1,500 (USD $1,048) premium paint, and sits on unique 18-inch alloy wheels, with a black look, brightly machined surfaces and five double-spoke pattern.

Completing the package are a 360-degree camera system, keyless entry and illuminated front-door scuff plates, along with the usual gear like the satellite navigation, 10-speaker audio system, tire pressure warning sensors and electrically-operated tailgate.

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The RX Crafted is offered solely as a five-seater, in the 300, 350 and 450h variants. Like its smaller sibling, it gets black exterior accents on the grille, fog lamp bezels, side mirror caps and rear bumper, as well as black 20-inch alloy wheels.

The equipment list includes a panoramic moonroof with front tilt and slide functions, 12.3-inch infotainment system, color head-up display, Mark Levinson premium sound system and front-door projector courtesy lamps. The special edition RX comes with other premium appointments, such as leather trim, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging pad and a power tailgate.

Both the NX and RX Crafted get the Lexus Safety System + suite that features pre-collision safety with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, active cruise control, lane tracing assist, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and bi-LED headlights with automatic high beam.