SPECIFICATIONS:
- year:
- 2015
- make:
- Lexus
- Model:
- RX
- price:
- $ 48355
- Engine:
- V6
- Horsepower @ RPM:
- 295
- MPG(Cty):
- 30
- MPG(Hwy):
- 28
- Displacement:
- 3.5 L
- 0-60 time:
- 7.8 sec.
- Quarter Mile time:
- 16.1 sec.
- Top Speed:
- 112 mph
The Lexus RX 
hybrid was one of the pioneers of thehybrid 
, luxury SUV 
realm, as is debuted back in 2006 — known as the RX 400h back then — when luxury SUVs with electrical intervention were still fairly new. Rolling into 2015, the model continues into its sixth year under the RX 450h name.
hybrid was one of the pioneers of thehybrid , luxury SUV realm, as is debuted back in 2006 — known as the RX 400h back then — when luxury SUVs with electrical intervention were still fairly new. Rolling into 2015, the model continues into its sixth year under the RX 450h name.
For 2015, Lexus 
continues in that tradition, presenting an SUV that combines the fuel economy of a compact sedan, the power of a V-8 and the comforts of a luxury vehicle all rolled into one.
continues in that tradition, presenting an SUV that combines the fuel economy of a compact sedan, the power of a V-8 and the comforts of a luxury vehicle all rolled into one.
This is the 450h and even with the rather lack of updates on the way it looks, you can excuse the company for that given how relatively new the refreshed package really is.
The 2015 Lexus RX 450h is set to remind us why Lexus knows its hybrids the same way it knows how to build premium performance for its performance line.
EXTERIOR
The introduction of Lexus’ spindle grille to the 2014 RX 450h was about as big a change as you could’ve gotten for the midsized hybrid SUV. And that was last year. This year, with the unveiling of the 2015 RX 450h, Lexus only added some minor updates to the SUV, and the exterior bears little of it.
To be fair, all the things that made last year’s refresh are still there, including the redesigned headlights that customers can actually order in either High Intensity Discharge (HID) or Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. Even the rear lamps were redesigned to be stronger and carry a more sweeping horizontal emphasis.
A new Luxury Package is also set to become available for the 2015 model, offering a number of new options, including a set of 19-inch, triple-split five-spoke wheels with light gray paint and machined finish.
2015 Lexus RX 450h - Exterior Dimensions
| Overall Length | 187.8 inches (4,770 MM) |
|---|---|
| Width | 74.2 inches (1,885 MM) |
| Height | 66.7 inches (1,695 MM) (without roof rails) 67.7 in (1,720 MM) (with roof rails) |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 inches (2,740 MM) |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 inches (185 MM) |
The overall design of the RX 450h’s cabin remains largely the same, but there are some notable digs that are well worth your attention, including a Standard Display Audio with seven-inch screen for all models that’s, mind you, a new hitch to the proverbial wagon.
The interior also has 10-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment, a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls and a multi-information switch on the steering wheel that makes it easier for drivers to access function settings more conveniently.
Likewise, a 12-speaker Lexus Premium Audio System is also set to be offered and it comes with a plethora of music sources that doesn’t leave you lacking for options. The old reliable CD player is there and if you’re into a little taste of modern technology, Bluetooth audio streaming, USB/iPod control and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, are also being offered.
Oh, and if 12 speakers still aren’t enough for you, Lexus is also set to make available as an option, a 15-speaker Mark Levinson Surround Sound system that delivers 330 total watts of power, doing so with just an incredibly low 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD).
Speaking of connectivity, the Lexus RX 450h also comes with Lexus’ Enform connectivity system, allowing customers to customize their smartphones and make them, well, smarter.
2015 Lexus RX 450h - Interior Dimensions
| Headroom | 39.0/37.7 inches (992/958 MM) (w/o moonroof) (front/rear) |
|---|---|
| Legroom | 43.1/36.8 inches (1,096/934 MM) (front/rear) |
| Shoulder Room | 57.9/57.5 inches (1,473/1,462 MM) (front/rear) |
| Hip Room | 55.5/54.5 inches (1,412/1,385 MM) (front/rear) |
As a full-on hybrid, the RX 450h can operate in a variety of ways, including electric-only, gas-engine-only, or combined gas and electric modes. The SUV can achieve all of those things by combining a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a front-mounted 116-kW electric motor generator, netting a total output of 295 horsepower, allowing it to hit 60 mph in 7.8 seconds to go with a quarter-mile acceleration of 16.1 seconds. Unfortunately, top speed is electronically limited to just 112 mph, somewhat disappointing, given all that promise of luxury without the powerful performance bite to support it.
But as a car that relies on its hybrid powertrain, the RX 450h has four selectable driving modes, including EV, normal mode, Eco mode and Sport mode. Depending on your preference, each of these modes come with their own unique advantages, although we like the perfect blend of engine power and handling that the Sport mode provides.
| Type | Atkinson-cycle 60° V6, aluminum block and heads |
| Displacement | 3.5 liters (211 cubic inches) |
| Valvetrain | Four cam, four valves per cylinder, with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Electric-Drive Motor | Front and rear high-output, permanent-magnet, electric-drive motors |
| Horsepower | 295 total system horsepower |
| Fuel Economy (MPG City/Highway/Combined) | 30 / 28 / 29 |
| 0-60 MPH Acceleration | 7.8 seconds |
| 1/4-Mile Acceleration | 16.1 seconds |
| Top Track Speed(electronically limited) | 112 mph |
Prices
For everything that you’re getting, the Lexus RX 450h comes with a higher retail price of $48,355. That figure could very well hit north of $50,000 if you add some options along the way.for more info and photos visit www.topspeed.com
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