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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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 ...

Bluetooth® audio system setup
System setup items and operation procedures - Pattern A. To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below using a voice command or : - Pattern B. 1. Press to select “BT•A MENU”. 2. Se ...

Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the cauti ...