2010 Lexus RX 450h

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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Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. Opening and closing Standard type 1. Open. The moon roof stops slightly before the fully opened position. Push th ...

Trunk features
Cargo hooks Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items. Grocery bag hooks Luggage mat Pull the lever upwards when lifting the luggage mat up. The lever can be hooked on the edge ...