Barsaavash Tejarat Nik Company has successfully obtained a type approval certificate for the import of the 2026 Lexus RX 350 AWD. The documents and information registered with the relevant authorities confirm the issuance of this certificate for a version of the luxury Japanese SUV with model code TALA15L-AWZGTV in class M1.
Details of the Certificate and Approvals
The issued document is currently a temporary certificate and is valid until January 1, 2028. The approval for this vehicle has been issued with GCC compliance standards, which are used for vehicles offered in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and are compatible with the climatic and fuel conditions of the Middle East region.
The Lexus RX has been one of the well-known products of this brand in the Iranian market in recent years and falls into the category of mid-size luxury crossovers. Receiving type approval for the new model of this vehicle has brought the legal process of its entry into the country's market to a new stage.
Technical Specifications and Engine
Reviewing the information recorded in the documents of this vehicle shows that the approved VIN format for this model starts with the combination JTJCHCJA. This characteristic refers to the main production sites of Toyota and Lexus in Japan, and based on the registered information, the desired versions for the Iranian market will be supplied from Japanese production lines.
The current approval for the RX 350 AWD is a temporary certificate; a document that is issued in the process of importing new vehicles, prior to widespread release and obtaining permanent registration approvals. This vehicle falls into class M1. This class includes passenger vehicles with a maximum of eight seats, in addition to the driver's seat, and their vehicles are subject to safety standards related to passengers and accidents.
Lexus has utilized turbocharged engines in the new generation RX, moving away from naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines of older generations. According to the type approval information, the imported RX 350 AWD is equipped with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine with code T24A-FTS. This inline four-cylinder engine has been developed by Toyota Motor Corporation and is considered one of the new gasoline engines of this group.
The aim of using this architecture is to create a balance between output power, fuel consumption, and emissions. The fuel used by the vehicle is registered as gasoline, and considering the presence of a turbocharging system, the use of high-quality, high-octane gasoline is important for maintaining performance and engine health in the long term.
The presence of the term AWD in the vehicle's specifications confirms the use of a power transfer system to all four wheels. This system is used to enhance vehicle stability on slippery roads and improve handling in corners.
The code T24A-FTS relates to the new architecture of Toyota's Dynamic Force engine family. This engine utilizes a combination of direct and indirect fuel injection systems and produces more torque at lower RPMs compared to naturally aspirated engines of the same category.
The compliance of this engine with emission standards and obtaining a compliance permit in Iran indicates that its carbon dioxide emissions are within permissible limits and international standards.
Platform and Design
The 2026 Lexus RX is built on Toyota's TNGA-K platform. This architecture has been developed to reduce vehicle weight while simultaneously increasing the rigidity and torsional resistance of the chassis. Another result of this structure is a lower center of gravity for the vehicle, which helps improve the stability and handling of the RX 350 AWD.
On the exterior, the familiar Lexus design language has been maintained. The so-called Spindle Grille in the new generation has achieved better harmony with the body lines and front bumper, making the vehicle's appearance more modern and aggressive.
The potential entry of the 2026 Lexus RX 350 AWD through Barsaavash Tejarat Nik Company, after completing legal procedures, could once again place this model in the basket of luxury imported vehicles in the Iranian market. The restrictions of previous years regarding the import of high-displacement vehicles and then the ban on imports led to a halt in the supply of new products from premium brands in the Iranian market and an increase in the prices of used samples.
