2011 Lexus RX 450h Review

Lexus unveiled the all-new, next-generation Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h Hybrid Lexus Auto Show Los Angeles 2008. The vehicle that launched the car-based luxury vehicle segment in use when it launched in 1998, is a completely new design and will continue to set new standards in areas that have made the best-selling vehicle Luxury Utility : innovation, style, performance, usability and comfort.

At the heart of the new Lexus RX models are two of the engines. Now in its second generation, the Lexus RX 450h will have a better Lexus Hybrid Drive engine with a V6 3.5-liter diesel that runs on an Atkinson cycle very effective. Combined with more efficient new investor, the total system output of 295 horsepower, 27 more horsepower than the RX-generation hybrid.

 

Another step in the evolution of Lexus Hybrid Drive is the addition of two new systems to improve efficiency. The first is a heat recovery system of the engine exhaust to reduce the heating time to stop by more often and for longer periods. The result is better fuel economy and emissions. The second is a recirculation of cooled exhaust gases to reduce engine pumping losses, which also helps improve the economy.

The Lexus RX 450h hybrid has a front-wheel drive or an electronically controlled part-time four-wheel drive (AWD) hybrid drive system that drives the rear wheels with the optimum amount of torque as conditions demand. Unlike mechanical systems that reduce fuel efficiency through the heavier all-wheel drive and friction, the RX 450h is mounted on the rear electric motor-generator allows all four wheels to effect braking load Hybrid battery more efficient.

The third generation Lexus RX 350 will be powered by an improvement of 275 horsepower, the 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to an electric control, sequential shift six-speed transaxle. The version with four-wheel drive is equipped with active control system that optimizes torque AWD torque depending on road conditions, resulting in greater efficiency and performance.

Both RX models are a new suspension design unique double-wishbone rear that can provide exceptional flexibility and control. Its distinctive design also allows a five percent more cargo volume and lighter load. To complement the new rear suspension and provides agility and good ride comfort was the geometry of the tube before McPherson optimized.

 

The all-new Lexus RX models have a range of Lexus-first technologies that enhance the ownership experience. A disk on the disk drive (HDD) navigation system has a brand new "Touch Remote" controller that is both intuitive and ergonomic. Located on the center console, Remote Touch is as natural to hand the driver, such as a computer mouse. It can also be adapted to the desired level of haptic feedback. While the RX voice recognition as standard, the new navigation system also includes a new casual language voice recognition system that recognizes commands conversation. Standard XM Satellite Radio ® capability (subscription required) is joined by XM NavTraffic and new features NavWeather.

 

The roomy interior for five passengers including a new thought of Stone "dual-zone cabin" design. This provision allows the driver to intuitively navigate the new Lexus RX Advanced, which includes two distinct but integrated areas. "Zone Operation" to "display area" and a

"Display Panel" using the driver with a navigation screen of eight inches is placed in the dashboard for improved visibility. An Organic white LED multi-display ensures excellent legibility for information on a wide angle. A Heads-Up Display option reduces the need for excessive eye movements, and the use of high-intensity LEDs make the display bright enough to read in direct sunlight.

The "AO" allows access and control a wide range of information available via the "Remote Touch" navigation controller mounted on the steering wheel more information.

 

The exterior of the all-new Lexus RX has a strong and powerful new body design with the objective to improve comfort and handling. Inverted trapezoid design on the front and rear horizontally integrated embedded together with a pronounced shoulder along the profile RX. Elegant molding on the side windows and the bottom of the doors offers low-profile power. The wheels standard 18-inch alloy round the outside with a strong sporty, with optional alloy wheels from 19 inches to give another indication of style. Although it has increased in almost all dimensions, progress has been helped by an overall aerodynamic undertray designed, resulting in a segment-topping 0.32 coefficient of drag (Cd).

 

The Lexus RX 450h hybrid will have its own unique aesthetic features, including a unique grille, whose emblem blue Lexus hybrid cut logos, unique front bumper, a specially designed 19-inch wheel option, headlights and taillights and optional blue LED.

The new RX is available in a variety of sports and luxury option packages include features such as the exclusive Lexus sound mark Levinson ® Surround System, dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, dynamic radar cruise control, and the Sport package with sport suspension.

The new Lexus RX offers a wide viewing angle side of the track. When the camera is positioned on the passenger side view mirror back, the driver can check hard to see areas of the passenger side of the vehicle simply by selecting the button on the navigation screen or steering wheel and watch the image on the camera screen navigation.

True to its heritage, the RX systems of active and passive safety are still among the most impressive features of the vehicle. Lexus Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management available (VDIM) seamlessly integrates the individual systems, such as stability control (VSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Traction Control (TRAC). Proactively works smoothly through throttle, steering and brakes to prevent skidding in corners before the car reached its limit of operation on slippery roads or other conditions.

 

The available Pre-Collision System (PCS) is based on packets millimeter-wave radar technology to identify the possible collision, Brake Assist and the first century, and returns to the driver and front passenger seat belts in anticipation of autumn. Intelligent Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) is available in HID headlights for low and high profile on both models, while the Lexus RX 450h also offers a local AFS LED and halogen lights. Both involve the position of the vehicle based on vehicle speed and steering angle, swivel front of the headlights will turn around. The optional new automatic beam assistant detects incoming vehicles before the vehicles or from environmental sources, and automatically switches from high to low beams.

 

Passive safety systems include a class on October 1, the airbags are standard on the new RX, including two-stage driver and front passenger airbags (including Lexus exclusive dual chamber front passenger airbag), driver and passenger knee airbags, front airbags and seat-mounted side, side curtain airbags. Lexus is also equipped with restraint in the front seat active head restraints designed to help reduce possible whiplash when certain lower speed collisions from behind.