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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Cup holders
- Front (type A)   Press down and release the right side of the cup holder lid. - Front (type B)   Press in and release the cup holder. - Rear   Press down the button on t ...

Cigarette lighter
Push the back part of the lid to open, and push the cigarette lighter down. The cigarette lighter will pop up when it is ready for use. The cigarette lighter can be used when The “ENGINE START ...

Thrust vs. Thrift
Thanks to the drivetrain's immediate thrust, the CT 200h has adequate oomph for driving solo: It scoots from a stoplight well enough and maintains highway speeds with little trouble. But it lacks ...