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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Thrust vs. Thrift
Thanks to the drivetrain's immediate thrust, the CT 200h has adequate oomph
for driving solo: It scoots from a stoplight well enough and maintains highway
speeds with little trouble. But it lacks ...
Performance
Every good mark the RX line up earns in other areas is discredited by the
hybrid's performance attributes. To get such excellent mileage, the V-6 engine
is teamed with an electric motor and a larg ...
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed
at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any prob ...