( www.tflcar.com ) Give us three minutes and we’ll give you the scoop. Today we test the Lexus RX 450h hybrid to find out if the newest Lexus lives up to the brand’s luxury reputation.
Cars.com’s Mike Hanley takes a look at the 2010 Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450h. It competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and Acura MDX. Shot and produced by: Eric Rossi Edited by: Lindsay Bjerregaard
The 2010 Lexus RX350 at the 2009 News and Record International Auto Show. On January 11, 2009, the redesigned third generation RX premiered at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, featuring hybrid and standard models. The latest hybrid version of the RX, now renamed the RX 450h, and the standard model, which retained the RX 350 designation, were introduced as 2010 model year vehicles.[5] A concept vehicle which hinted at the design direction of the next generation RX, the LF-Xh, was shown at international auto shows a year prior.[21] It has also been announced that when the sales for the new RX begin, the Japanese market Toyota Harrier would be discontinued. The 2010 RX 350 features an upgraded 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 engine which produces 275 hp (205 kW),[22][23]The RX 350 utilizes a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift,[23] and both models are offered in either front or all wheel drive.[22] Fuel economy is improved at 18/25 city/highway for the FWD RX 350 and 18/24 for the AWD RX 350.[24] The double-wishbone rear suspension setup replaces the previous MacPherson strut design for improved handling and greater cargo space, an optional Sports Package adds a performance-tuned suspension configuration.[22] Exterior dimensions are increased, and cargo room is increased by five percent.[22] The drag coefficient on the latest RX is now Cd 0.32.[22] For the interior, the RX 350 and RX 450h no longer features a touchscreen, instead adding a Remote Touch controller system …
This is a review by Ron Doron of TheDriversSeat.tv on the all-new 2010 Lexus RX line. They’ve undergone some amazing changes, so check it out!
