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The 3.0 litre V6 engine and super intelligent 6-speed automatic transmission incorporate numerous state-of-the-art Lexus technologies to create imposing power and smooth, sharp acceleration. Just touch the accelerator, and your intentions combine with the car’s natural response and handling to foster instantaneous driving pleasure.
The RX450h’s instrumentation gives you advanced information and control of driving characteristics. The easy-to-read Hybrid System Indicator clearly shows the status of the hybrid system in a glance. The multi-information switch allows you to choose between Eco Mode, Normal Mode and Sport Mode, reflecting the style of driving you want to enjoy. The RX450h features EV (Electric Vehicle)-Drive Mode* which is designed to enhance quietness while driving in residential areas late at night, and to reduce emissions in indoor car parks and garages.
Combining with the 3.5-liter V6 engine as the RX450h’s principal power source is a high output front motor with high voltage and high revolutions. The front unit consisting of this front motor, together with a generator, power split device, reduction gear and other components, works as a transmission. The compact, high-output front motor is realized by a reduction gear that amplifies the motor’s torque, helping to attain powerful driving and high fuel economy.
Lexus values both the pleasure of driving and exceptional environmental performance. The RX450h’s Lexus Hybrid Drive embodies the true meaning of high performance under this approach. The hybrid system provides a high level of performance that is “Fuel-efficient: low fuel consumption”, “Clean: low emissions”, “Fun-to-drive: excellent driving performance”, and “Quietness: exceptional quietness”.
As soon as you enter the sports-focused environment of the F SPORT cockpit, with its exclusive black smooth leather accented by white gray round perforations and stitching, medium silver trim, and black upper trim and ceiling, you are ready for exhilarating performance. Grip the exclusive steering wheel with F SPORT emblem, and depress the drilled aluminum sport pedals and relish the feeling of control. The F SPORT pedigree is expressed in sporty details throughout the cabin including exclusive scuff plates with integrated Lexus logo.
F SPORT is a sporty package specifically created to enjoy the essence of “F” driving, which finds its ultimate expression in the Lexus LFA V10 supercar. The sporty styling of the RX F SPORT package radiates a dynamic mobility, shaped by the bold lines of the front bumper and mesh in the distinctive “spindle grille”, powerful stance of the 19-inch aluminum wheels, and F SPORT emblems on the front fenders.
Passive safety measures are based on a crash safety body that is comprised of a high integrity cabin with front and rear crumple zones that help absorb impact energy in a collision. It also incorporates an omni-directional compatibility body structure that pursued the coexistence of vehicles of different weight and height in a collision, and a body structure to help reduce injury to pedestrians. Inside the cabin, it is equipped with dual-stage SRS driver airbag, dual-stage SRS front passenger airbag, SRS knee airbags, SRS side airbags, and SRS curtain shield airbags.
When the pre-crash safety system (Millimeter-wave radar type) determines that there is a likelihood of a collision with a vehicle or other obstacle in the road ahead, it alerts the driver with a display and a buzzer, and the pre-crash brake assist operates to increase the braking force when the driver depresses the brake pedal. If it determines that it is difficult to avoid a collision, the pre-crash brakes and pre-crash seatbelts also operate to help reduce injury due to the collision.
Whichever seat you choose to sit in, and whatever the weather you’re driving through, Lexus makes cruising comfortable and enjoyable. The uncompromising pursuit of performance and functionality extends to the audio and climate control systems. The 15-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System (Optional) was developed in collaboration with Mark Levinson, known as the ultimate in high-end audio. The proprietary 7.1-channel surround sound speaker architecture lets you enjoy an acoustic space with a rich presence.
The Parking Assist Monitor (Optional) and Side Monitor system (Optional) help you confirm clearance when parking and starting up by displaying video from areas around the vehicle that are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. When parking in a garage or parallel parking, the Parking Assist Monitor displays the rear view, along with guidelines to help with reversing maneuvers on the EMV display.
