The redesigned 2017 Lexus RX 450h hybrid’s luxurious style, comfortable cabin space, and fuel efficiency makes it a top choice among luxury midsize SUVs. Edmunds reviewers say: "Looking for a luxury crossover SUV but want high fuel economy, too? The 2017 Lexus RX 450h could hit the spot. It has the same meticulous quality, comfortable ride and generous passenger space we like in the regular RX, but with a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain."
For 2017, the RX 450h's powertrain includes a strong 3.5-liter V6 engine, which delivers flawless acceleration in all conditions and punches the hybrid to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. The hybrid comes with 31 City/28 Highway EPA rating, a 30 combined EPA rating and a Total Range of between 500 and 530 miles.
Forward collision warning and mitigation are standard, as are lane keeping assistance, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control. You can also opt for a front-wheel-drive F Sport model. The 5-passenger midsize SUV is available in front- and all-wheel-drive versions. Standard equipment for the base RX 450h include 18-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting (headlights, fog lights, taillights and running lights), automatic high beams, automatic wipers, a power liftgate, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and automatic braking, lane departure warning and intervention, a sunroof, and keyless ignition and entry.
The RX cabin includes dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats, driver-seat memory settings, a power-adjustable steering wheel and a 40/20/40-split rear seat (reclines, slides and folds). More standard features include the Remote Touch interface, an 8-inch color display, Safety Connect emergency communications, voice controls, Bluetooth connectivity and a 12-speaker sound system. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the F Sport version adds sportier exterior styling, 20-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, a lower ride height, an engine noise enhancer, special gauges, heated and ventilated sport seats, and special interior trim.
The RX Hybrid’s infotainment system uses an 8-inch display screen and is controlled by a Remote Touch joystick on the center console. Leather upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, reclining rear seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power moonroof, a 12-speaker audio system, satellite radio, the Lexus Enform app suite, Siri Eyes Free, navigation, a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, an infotainment system with Lexus’ Remote Touch controller, an 8-inch display screen, voice recognition, Bluetooth, and HD Radio are standard features. The optional RX 450h Luxury package adds 20-inch wheels, rear side sunshades, a heated steering wheel, upgraded interior trim and upgraded front-seat power lumbar adjustments. Power-folding rear seats can be added to the Luxury package. Stand-alone options include a color head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, upgraded LED headlights, a 12.3-inch Remote Touch display and a 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.
Edmunds.com said of the 2016 RX 450h: “a welcome dose of excitement and modernity.” US News & World Report says: "2017 Lexus RX – Best Luxury 2-Row SUV for the Money."
MSRP for the base hybrid starts around $39,720. Its hybrid components are warrantied for 8 years/100,000 miles.
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