Lexus has added extra sporting style to its electrified RX large luxury SUV range with the introduction of a new F Sport Design grade.

As the name suggests, the new models adopt powerful exterior styling details from the F Sport model, but with a twist.

Available for the RX 350h hybrid and RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid electric models, the new specification includes the distinctive F Sport mesh grille and rear bumper, plus black door mirror casings and roof rails.

Distinctive variations from the established F Sport model include silver inserts in dark grey front and rear lower bumpers and door mirrors, a gloss black finish for the 21-inch alloy wheels and all-silver F Sport badges.

The exterior colour options include the F Sport-exclusive F Sport White and Azure – a special paint finish.

In other respects, the F Sport Design mirrors the RX’s established Premium Plus specification. In the cabin this includes smooth leather upholstery with a choice of Black, Hazel, Ammonite Sand and Dark Sepia shades, each complemented with black trim inlays.

Driver and passengers can create a cabin environment to suit their mood with an ambient lighting system offering 64 different colour settings. The power-adjustable front seats have integrated heating and ventilation and the driver’s seat has a memory setting.

The new F Sport Design models are on sale now with on-the-road prices of £69,125 for the RX 350h and £74,100 for the RX 450h+. Deliveries to customers are expected to start in October.