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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Safety/Security Features
A reinforced front- and rear-structure passenger compartment forms the
foundation for passive safety in the Lexus ES 350. In addition to advanced
dual-stage front airbags and front seat-mounted si ...
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance
The Lexus ES 350's aluminum 3.5-liter V6 produces 272 horsepower at 6,200 rpm
and 254 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm. The chain-driven camshafts employ Dual
Variable Valve Timing with intelligen ...