RX 450h in the Market
I've personally never understood car shoppers' desire to get a hybrid version of a luxury car or SUV, even if the mileage gains are significant, as they are in the RX; these buyers can afford more expensive gas if (when) prices spike. If the hybrid is also a pleasure to drive, it makes much more sense. An example of that is Lexus' own LS 600h sedan. When the driving experience is crippled by the hybrid system, as it is in the RX, there's no reason to buy. That's unfortunate, because the RX 350 is terrific and decently priced for what you get.
Adding the cost of the hybrid system to the cost of your daily driving happiness — even minus the huge mileage savings — is a tough equation for a car shopper to work through. There's no crossover — nor is there any SUV or minivan — that offers so much room with such great gas mileage, luxury badge or not. Even a four-cylinder Toyota Venza requires more stops at the pump.
Green drivers who can stomach the driving tradeoffs are the buyers who will gravitate to the RX 450h. I don't suspect anyone else will, but in today's increasingly eco-conscious world that might not be such a small group.
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Luggage compartment features
Cargo hooks
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
Auxiliary boxes
Pull the strap upwards when lifting
the cover up.
Luggage covers
Attach the hook ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1. Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
2. Remove ...
Safety
Packed with 10 airbags and the requisite safety features found in luxury cars
these days, the 2010 RX was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety in 2009. For 2010, t ...