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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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the cauti ...

Multi-display light control (vehicles without a navigation system)
The brightness of the multi-display can be adjusted to four levels. Press and release the “DISP” button until the brightness of the display is adjusted to the desired level. Instrument panel li ...

Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. With navigation system. Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation Sy ...