Lexus RX 450h Luxury Hybrid Car

RX 450h is everything you'd expect from a luxury SUV hybrid car.

The visionary new RX crossover seamlessly blends luxury, versatility and sophisticated performance in an intriguing design. Offering more power, greater efficiency and innovative technology throughout, the RX 450h is the most advanced hybrid utility vehicle in the world.

The second-gen RX 450h uses a 3.5 liter V6 gas engine (Atkinson cycle) and an upgraded inverter for a total of 295 hp in a luxury SULEV package. Its so luxury you can read the blindingly bright heads-up display even in direct sunlight, Lexus claims.


Full hybrid technology intelligently combines electric and petrol engine power for breathtaking performance with significantly lower emissions.
CO2 Combined (g/km)                           148
Combined mpg (l/100km)                  44.8 (6.3)
Acceleration 0-62 mph (s)                  7.8
Maximum Speed (km/h)                      124 (200)

PERFORMANCE
Along challenging roads, the new RX engages like a Lexus sports saloon, yet it demonstrates unshakeable composure over more rugged terrain.

Intelligent full hybrid technology delivers outstanding power with improved fuel economy, significantly lower emissions and exceptionally quiet running. Lexus Hybrid Drive seamlessly combines two powerful electric motors with a V6 petrol engine to produce 299 DIN hp (220 kW) with just 148 g/km of C02 emissions.
Unique to Lexus in the premium market segment, full hybrid technology enables the RX 450h to run in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode – realizing zero emissions performance. EV mode is used whenever possible in slow moving urban traffic – no fuel is burnt, progress is near silent and free of all CO2, NOx and particulate emissions

As speed increases, the V6 petrol engine seamlessly takes over. At cruising speeds and when braking, surplus energy is recovered and converted into electric power to re-charge the battery. Accelerate firmly and the electric motors instantly supplement the V6 engine with a dramatic surge of power.
The new full hybrid RX 450h: Breathtaking performance, with improved fuel economy and significantly lower emissions.
INTERIOR
The visionary cabin design seamlessly blends sumptuous comfort, versatility and futuristic information technologies.

Futuristic ergonomics ensure the “dual-zone cockpit” in the new RX significantly reduces the information overload so often experienced by drivers today.
The "display zone" features an 8" colour LCD multi-display screen set back in the dashboard for improved visibility and a multi-information display, featuring crisp white Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology. The driver uses the “operation zone” to seamlessly interact with the new RX. Intuitive access to, and control of, extensive vehicle information is provided via the multi-information toggle switch on the steering wheel and the Remote Touch system.

The design of the new RX reflects a highly refined sense of hospitality – one which strives to create a warm and lasting impression on driver and passengers alike.

The interior of the new RX is highly luxurious, very spacious and also exceptionally versatile. Take the seating combinations, for example. The rear seats can split 40/20/40 – and there’s a “One-Touch Tumble” mechanism that lets you quickly fold them all down at once. For added flexibility, the rear seats can also be moved backwards and forwards, whilst the backrest can be reclined for enhanced comfort on longer journeys.

Please note: Remote Touch is not standard on all RX models.SAFETY
Featuring an array of highly advanced safety features and world-first innovations, the new RX is an extraordinarily safe car in which to travel.

The highly advanced Lexus Pre-Crash Safety System (PCS) can help the driver of the new RX avoid a collision. But if impact is inevitable, PCS can employ state-of-the art technologies to reduce collision damage and injury.
When fitted with the optional Pre-Crash Safety System, a millimetre-wave radar sweeps the road ahead of the RX detecting certain obstacles and continually calculates impact-risk. If a high-risk situation is detected, PCS immediately alerts the driver with a warning buzzer and a red BRAKE! Signal. It also activates Pre-Crash Brake Assist, which can provide the driver with increased brake pressure.

Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management integrates all of the RX’s powertrain and electronic control systems within an intelligent network. VDIM acquires data from a host of sensors strategically placed throughout the RX. Information provided includes wheel rotation speed, brake pressure and vehicle body movement. State-of-the-art software continuously processes this data and prompts VDIM to seamlessly apply varying degrees of corrective adjustments.
This Lexus innovation of integrating the vehicle’s stability and control systems ensures a level of intervention which is far smoother and refined than if the systems acted independently.

The new RX provides the very highest levels of safety. In addition to impact-absorbing crumple zones and an exceptionally rigid passenger safety cell, a class-leading shield of ten strategically positioned airbags helps protect you.

The Intelligent - Adaptive Front-lighting System (I-AFS) can automatically swivel the RX's powerful headlights into approaching corners to significantly enhance night time visibility.