Overview
There's no denying the charms of Lexus' redesigned RX crossover. It's extremely comfortable; it packs a sophisticated, upscale interior; and, in the hybrid version, it returns the mileage of a midsize sedan — a four-cylinder one.
With all that going for it, the RX 450h hybrid has one fatal flaw: It drives like a hybrid from five years ago before most companies had worked out the odd kinks of the fuel-efficient cars, like spotty braking and herky-jerky acceleration. Aside from that, the RX is a sublime crossover.
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Items to initialize
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the following
items must be initialized for normal system operation.
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Cargo
One winning attribute for the RX is its spacious cargo area. At 40 cubic feet
with the rear seats up and 80.3 cubic feet with them folded, you'll be
hard-pressed to find another two-row crossover ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparat ...