2010 Lexus RX 450h - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 lexus rx 450h Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...We've timed the 450h from zero to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, a time that's about the same as the regular RX 350's. Fuel economy estimates stand at 28 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined for the FWD model, with the AWD version rating 1 mpg less. Properly equipped, the RX 450h can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Safety: The RX 350 comes standard with front- and rear-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and dual front knee bags. Standard stability- and traction-control systems as well as antilock brakes with brake assist are on hand to help you avoid an accident in the first place... |
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2010 Lexus RX 450h Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The seat belt receptacles sit nice and high, and my kids commented on how easy it was to get buckled in. The rear armrest houses two covered cupholders, and there's another covered bin that's great for storing books and crayons or for keeping snacks from rolling around. There are vents in the backseat to keep everybody comfy, and the optional dual-screen DVD entertainment system allows two different inputs to play at the same time. One kid can watch a DVD while the other one plays Xbox, and in the front seat you can listen to music from your iPod. Wow - I may never have to speak to my kids... |
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2010 Lexus RX 450h: ReviewSource: MSN Autos...but instead of a fixed knob that spins to run various vehicle functions, the Lexus system acts more like a sophisticated computer mouse—moving on multiple planes. It can also be programmed for different levels of tactile feedback, just like a video game controller. With buttons on either side of the unit, controls are accessible by both driver and passenger.The Remote Touch controller works but requires too much effort, and is, thus, distracting to the driver. Thankfully, the system accepts voice commands as well, and is equipped with some of the best voice-recognition software we’ve ever... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2010 lexus rx 450hSource: CarGurus
...Lexus continues to refine its signature hybrids, including the 2010 RX 450h, by upping the power quotient and adding a new wave of innovative bells and whistles. |
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2010 Lexus RX 450h Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The RX 350's brake pedal feels softer underfoot, but it offers the same natural response as the hybrid. The Inside The RX has a new interior that, unlike the exterior, makes a bigger break from the previous RX in terms of its design. Offered in solid or two-tone color schemes, the RX's dashboard has sweeping lines and makes wide use of soft-touch materials. My favorite color scheme is the new black and parchment theme; the contrasting colors make for a classy look. The RX is also available with a new joystick-like interface called Remote Touch that's the latest in a string of multifunction... |
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2010 Lexus RX 450h Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...active headrests, and braking and stability assists. Among the model's signature options, the RX offers adaptive front lighting (high-beams dim when they sense oncoming traffic), side-view monitor, electrochromic (self-dimming) outside mirrors, voice-recognition navigation, sport suspension and 19-inch wheels. The press materials go on like that for several pages. The first thing you notice when you enter the vehicle is the substantial leg up. The RX450h is much bigger than the previous model and it feels it. Indeed, our AWD tester (4,650 pounds) seemed to be made of some weird transuranic... |
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2010 Lexus RX 450h Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Other features include voice-recognition software that Lexus says will pick up conversational prompts rather than traditional formal, specific commands. The optional leather seats are power-adjustable up front. The backseat folds in a 40/20/40 split; like before, it reclines and adjusts forward and backward. High-tech options include a head-up display with LED lighting that's purportedly bright enough to read on a sunny day. In place of the RX 350's tachometer is a gauge showing electric-motor assist versus battery recharging. Under the Hood The RX 450h uses a gasoline 3.5-liter V-6 that's... |
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2010 Lexus RX 450h Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Items you might find standard on other cars in this class, like those heated and cooled seats, are an additional $640 (or $825 in a package along with rain-sensing wipers). To get a power moonroof, you need to add a $2,400 Premium Package, which also adds heated outside mirrors, a power hatch, a USB adapter, and memory settings for the driver's seat and steering wheel. Add in my test vehicle's navigation system ($2,465), a surround-sound audio system ($1,610), and LED headlights ($1,825), and the sticker was $52,110. As a music fan who took the RX on a long commute, I was not impressed by the... |
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Why should I also consider these?
Finding comparable vehicles to the 2010 Lexus RX 450h isn't an easy task, but two German SUVs and a downscale Toyota come closest to the Lexus' fuel economy and interior room.
The Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI sports that maker's BlueTEC diesel engine and gets highway fuel economy in the mid-20s, while offering a plush and expensive five-seat cabin.
The coming VW Touareg diesel is similar in mission to the Benz, minus the coveted badge and brand name; those wanting a slightly sprightlier driving feel might also like the Audi Q7, which late in the 2009 model year comes in a fuel-efficient TDI version.
Toyota's own Highlander Hybrid is another alternative; it's substantially cheaper than the new Lexus hybrid, while offering a similar powertrain and additional seating for two more passengers—with blocky, unrefined looks and loose, unengaging handling.
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