Lexus has teamed up with fashion designer Harris Reed to design a new set of wheels for the all-new RX SUV. The striking design gives a contemporary twist to one of the movie's themes: what if Dorothy had ignored the advice to "follow the yellow brick road" and taken the road less travelled instead?
The backs of the rims are made of solid aluminium, finished with gloss-sealed glitter. The central Lexus logo sits in a polished ruby core that is brought to life by LED lights, while slim, radiating fins reveal the inner red colour from different angles. As the designer explains, this creates a sense of magic as the wheels turn and celebrates the power of the ruby slippers. The dramatic change in color signifies the transition between different worlds.
Lexus RX with the "Ruby red rims"
Harris Reed commented: "As a gender-fluid designer, I've always been fuelled and inspired by choosing the path less travelled. With the bold new design of the Lexus RX and the cinematic Hollywood classic "The Wizard of Oz," I took inspiration from the literal interpretation of choosing your own path and pursuing a new journey down the red brick road, with a nod to the film's iconic ruby slippers and my own designs."
Lexus fully redesigns its popular midsize crossover luxury SUV for the 2023 model year. The fifth generation model of this car got improved looks, more powerful and efficient powertrain options, and an updated interior. The Lexus RX 350 will be available in the US showrooms by the end of 2022. The starting price for the base front-wheel-drive model is $48,550, which is only around $1,500 more expensive than last year's model.
Source: Lexus
