Exterior
The new RX is clearly an evolution of the past generation's design, not a groundbreaking new look. That's OK, because the previous generation is the benchmark for the class; competing automakers tell us that directly, which is a compliment. The previous RX sold extremely well, and the new one is also selling well. That's why the new design, while slightly more aggressive up front, remains nondescript everywhere else, which shouldn't turn off any buyers.
The biggest change comes to the grille, which has an interesting vertical swoop at the bottom and, as far as I could tell, was actually made of metal — a rarity in today's plastic, fake-chrome world.
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Interior lights list
1. Front personal lights.
2. Front interior lights.
3. Shift lever light (when the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode).
4. Rear personal lights.
5. Rear interior light.
6. Door courtesy ...
Interior Design
The thin film transistor instrument panel sets the tone for blending
functional high-tech with pleasing aesthetics. Tasteful wood and chrome trim as
well as refinements to the interior lighting cr ...
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 ...