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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Current Lexus IS 250
Lexus sells the IS 250 in a single trim level, with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. For power, the 250 comes with a 2.5-liter V6 rated for 204 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. ...

Optimal use of the audio system
1. Displays the current mode. 2. Changes the following setting. • Sound quality and volume balance. The sound quality and balance setting can be changed to produce the best sound. • Automatic ...

Performance
Even if you like the looks inside and out — which many likely will — there is nothing endearing about the driving experience. First there's the body-lean issue. When you take a highway off-ramp at ...