Hybrid
Total=481mi
Seats 5
16.0ft3 Cargo
L=192.5
W=74.6
H=67.7
1.872kWh Battery
The success of the Lexus RX has been significantly strong in the USA, where it has been the best-selling luxury SUV since its introduction. The RX name stands for Radiant Crossover. From 2005 through 2018, Lexus has sold 1.4 million RX 450s in the United States. As of 2015, it had sold more than 2 million worldwide. In 2021, it sold 103,726 units globally. Introduced more than a decade ago, the RX 450h continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the brand’s hybrid leadership
The Radiant Crossover is an incredibly popular hybrid! Why? The reasons are numerous. Here’s what some well-known reviewers say:
Usnews.com’s Cody Trotter: “The 2022 Lexus RX 450 checks all of the important boxes for a luxury SUV: It has an elegant interior, a pleasant ride quality, supportive seats, and plenty of technology.”
Kkb.com’s Colin Ryan: “The 2022 Lexus RX premium midsize SUV/crossover is the latest chapter in a formidable success story. Over the years and generations, the RX has often been the best-selling luxury vehicle in the United States. It’s certainly the most popular Lexus. Sure, the RX’s timing has been impeccable, being the right vehicle in the right place as buyers’ tastes have moved away from sedans and toward SUV/crossovers. But to sustain that level of success means having enough substance to transcend fashion and make its own unarguable case. The RX definitely has that substance.
It’s strong, reliable, and useful, as well as being classy, comfortable, and well-built. Yet it’s also relatively affordable.”
Edmunds.com’s Travis Langness: “The Lexus RX crossover is one of the most familiar luxury vehicles on the market. For about two decades, it's been a top luxury SUV thanks to an impressive interior, an available fuel-efficient hybrid model and a strong reputation for reliability. On top of all those virtues, the 2020 Lexus RX 450h gets several upgrades this year to make it even more appealing.”
Knowing what a great seller it is, Lexus offers its hybrid in five trims: RX 450h AWD (MSRP: $48,020), RX 450h Sport AWD (MSRP: $51,500), RX 450h AWD Black Line Special Edition (MSRP: $52,425), RX 450hL AWD ($51,410), and RX 450hL AWD Black Line Special Edition.
All five trims are Certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SULEV II), with these standard features:
• A V6 3.5L Engine which generates 308 Horsepower
• Four-cam, 24-valve, with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-iW)
• 29/28/29 City/Highway/Combined
• Class-leading Lexus Safety System+ 2.0
• Four-wheel power-assisted discs with Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB); four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD); Brake Assist* and regenerative function
• Electronic Power Steering
• Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with paddle shifters
• Dynamic Torque Control all-wheel drive (AWD) with variable torque split and electronic differential lock
• Dual-zone climate control with interior air filter
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column
• NuLuxe interior trim
• Power-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors
• Power rear door
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• An 8-in Lexus Multimedia System with color LCD multimedia display
• Voice Command
• Apple CarPlay integration and Android Auto compatibility
Cargo space varies slightly by trim. The base model RX 450h AWD has 16 cubic feet, which becomes 32.7 cubic feet with the split/folding rear seats down.
For 2022, the Lexus RX 450h gets new Iridium, Grecian Water and Cloudburst Gray paint options.
Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional. Need more room for passengers? the RX 450hL offers a third row. The “L” designation means the vehicle has a longer wheelbase to account for the third row of seating.
Infotainment features include:
• Lexus nine-speaker Premium Audio System
• An 8-in Lexus Multimedia System with color LCD multimedia display
• Voice Command
• Apple CarPlay integration and Android Auto compatibility
• Alexa compatibility
• SiriusXM 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription is included
• HD Radio
• Lexus Enform Remote. Accessible via Lexus app; works with Alexa* and Hey Google – Included for the first three years of ownership
• Lexus app (Enform Remote engine start, service scheduling, Vehicle Health Reports/Alerts, and more)
• Lexus Enform Wi-Fi – 4GB/three-month trial is included
• Six USB ports
• Bluetooth and USB smartphone connectivity
The RX 450h’s safety features are extensive. They include:
• Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Lane Tracing Assist
• Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Road Sign Assist
• Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Intelligent High Beams
• 10 airbags
• Lexus Enform Safety Connect – Included for the first three years of ownership
• Lexus Enform Service Connec – Included for the first 10 years of ownership
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
• Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
WRITTEN DECEMBER 2021
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