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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Cargo
If getting to your destination isn't enjoyable, loading up the GX is even more exasperating. To get to the cargo area, you have to open a huge swing gate. While most SUVs have moved to a liftgate ...

Armrest
Pull the armrest down for use. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the armrest Do not place too much strain on the armrest. ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures as given in these sections. CAUTION: The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move ...