2018 Lexus RX 450h review
Lexus RX 450h highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride
- A hybrid powertrain
- Sporty driving dynamics in F Sport models
Cons
- Slower acceleration for a hybrid
- Available infotainment package is confusing to use
- Less cargo capacity than competitors
Mileage (EPA estimate)
29 city, 28 highway, 29 combined
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A stylish hybrid SUV with lots of luxury
Let the quiet and luxurious interior of a 2018 Lexus RX 450h whisk you away while the hybrid powertrain stretches out the miles between stops to the pump. You can look for various package options that add luxury, comfort, and functional equipment to the 2018 Lexus RX 450h. Or, in the case of the F Sport package, give the 2018 Lexus RX 450h a sporty overhaul that injects some spirited performance into your everyday life. Overall, the 2018 Lexus RX 450h is a well-equipped and engaging luxury hybrid SUV.
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What is new for the 2018 Lexus RX 450h?
- The RX 450h is available in a variety of new trims, including the L and L Luxury.
- RX 450h trims have been upgraded with Fold-Away Third Row, Rear Sunshade, Power Folding Third Row, Rear Air Conditioning, Third Row Seat, Leatherette Seats, and Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment this year.
- Quad Seats features are now available as options on select trims.
2018 Lexus RX 450h trims
Base:
- 308-hp, 247-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seats
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L:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Sunroofs
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Power Folding Third Row
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Third Row Seat
- Navigation System
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F-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Adjustable Suspension
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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L Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the F-Sport
- Rear Sunshade
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Lexus RX 450h
1. The capable hybrid system
Get more out of the 2018 Lexus RX 450h thanks to the hybrid powertrain, which uses a V6 engine, electric motor, and CVT for more thrifty performance. For example, the 2018 Lexus RX 450h gets an EPA-estimated 31 mpg city and 28 mpg highway fuel economy.
2. Excellent interior experience
You’ll enjoy a refined and quiet experience in the 2018 Lexus RX 450h, which you can tweak using the drive mode selector. That’s because each drive mode slightly adjusts how the suspension, transmission, and engine respond for an even smoother ride. Plus, solid interior materials and the tuned suspension soak up most outside noises before entering the passenger cabin.
3. Upgraded luxury touches
If you want luxurious features in your next SUV, look for a 2018 Lexus RX 450h with the Luxury or Premium packages. For example, the Premium package adds leather seating and driver memory settings. Or, look for the Luxury package to upgrade the leather surfaces and add natural wood trim, rear sunshades, and ambient lighting.
4. Dynamic driving F Sport package
While it doesn’t add anything to the 308 horsepower the combined hybrid system delivers, the 2018 Lexus RX 450h F Sport makes enough changes to stand apart from the base model. For instance, the F Sport package alters the interior and exterior styling to add an aggressive, sporty flair. In addition, the F Sport package adds sports seats, adaptive suspension, a lowered ride height, and special gauges.
5. Standard and available driver aids
You can enjoy the perks of modern innovation thanks to some of the active driver assists in a 2018 Lexus RX 450h. That includes technology like adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, and lane-keep assist. Or, keep the information you need within eyesight on the available full-color heads-up display.
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Lexus RX 450h features and specs
F-Sport 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Adjustable Suspension
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Leather Seats
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Running Boards
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
308
Torque (ft-lbs)
247
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
17.2
Wheelbase
109.8"
Overall length
192.5"
Width
74.6"
Height
67.7"
Leg room
F 44.1"/R 38"
Head room
F 39.4"/R 38.2"
Front tires
P235/55VR20
Rear tires
P235/55VR20
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Lexus RX 450h FAQ
The 2018 Lexus RX 450h is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- F-Sport : 31 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- L Luxury : 29 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Base : 31 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- L : 29 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
Here is what's new for the 2018 Lexus RX 450h:
- L
- L Luxury
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Fold-Away Third Row
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