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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Lexus Hybrid Drive System Architecture
The Lexus CT 200h's second generation full hybrid system features a 1.8 litre
petrol engine, a powerful electric motor, a 42kW generator, a high performance,
202V, 27kW battery, a power control un ...
What is it?
Yes, it’s based on the same platform as the Toyota Camry. But so are the RX
and Toyota’s Sienna minivan – and they don’t exactly look or feel like a Camry.
So, too, is the ES 350 quite a bit diff ...
CT 200h in the Market
Lexus says CT 200h buyers cross-shop the Audi, BMW and Volvo competition —
and the budget-luxury field is set to swell. Expect Mercedes and Infiniti to
throw their hats in the ring, too.
But are ...