Lexus RX450h plug in hybrid review rides on comfort and tech
Automotive writer Tim Banse reviews the 2024 Lexus RX450h, the first RX plug in hybrid. The five passenger wagon features an 18.1 kWh battery, 37 mile EV range, 6.1 second zero to 60, 14.6 second quarter mile, and a 14.0 inch infotainment screen. Luxury trim, heated seats, and safety systems prevail. The model pairs a 2.5 liter engine with three electric motors and delivers swift acceleration with strong luxury interior appointments.
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2024 Lexus RX450h at a glance technical summary
The 2024 Lexus RX450h features a 112.2 inch wheelbase and 75.6 inch track with Bridgestone Alenza Sport tires. Curb weight is 4,866 pounds, and the hybrid system produces 304 horsepower from a 2.5 liter Atkinson cycle engine plus electric motors. It uses a CVT, offers 37 miles EV range, and achieves 83 MPGe combined. Base price is 70,580 dollars, tested at 76,505 dollars.
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