2017 Lexus 450h
2017 Lexus 450h
What’s New
The 2017 RX 450h is more unique this year with improved dynamics, a more luxurious and car like interior, and radical styling.
Safety Features
Safety
- Airbags
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Rear Side Air Bag
- Brakes
- 4-Wheel ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Safety Features
- Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Child Safety Locks
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
Driving Impression
For 2017 the RX450H suspension have been updated and is a ultra luxury SUV. The RX450H is poised on the road and can handle any road condition. The acceleration is adequate and the handling is unique for its size. The RX 450h hybrid combines an electric motor with the V6 delivering enough horsepower and torque with superior fuel economy.
Under the Hood
The 2017 RX450h hybrid pairs the 3.5-liter V6 with a battery-electric powertrain and standard AWD. The 2017 RX 450h has total output of 308 horsepower and delivers up to 31 mpg.
3.5-liter V6 + 123-kW electric motor (RX 450h)
259 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm (gasoline engine only)
Total system horsepower: 308
247 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm (gasoline engine only)
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 31/28 mpg (AWD)
Inside
The 2017 RX450h leather-upholstered and wood-accented interior is luxurious. The front seats are heated and ventilated, and have 10-way power adjustment. The driver gets memory settings for seat, steering wheel, and exterior-mirror positions. The features are endless on the RX450h like12-speaker audio system, navigation system, 8-inch display screen, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button starting, tilt/telescoping steering column, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect remote emergency notification. Also included on the RX450h is the Lexus Safety System +, which includes pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and mitigation, and adaptive cruise control.
The driving controls are easy to reach, seats are comfortable, Interior storage is good with a large big glove box, covered console box with a power point and auxiliary/USB inputs.
Below is a list of all the creature features that were on my test drive
Interior
- Convenience & Comfort
- Alarm
- Back-Up Camera
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Heads-Up Display (Optional)
- Vehicle Anti-Theft System
- Fog Lamps
- Auto-Off Headlights
- Interior Cargo Shade
- Keyless Start
- Luggage Rack (Optional)
- Power Liftgate
- Hands-Free Liftgate (Optional)
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Trip Computer
- Remote Trunk Release
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Intermittent Wipers
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Heated Mirrors
- Mirror Memory
- Power Mirrors
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Power Steering
- Entertainment
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Player
- HD Radio
- MP3 Player
- Satellite Radio
- Premium Sound System (Optional)
- Entertainment System (Optional)
- Hard Disk Drive
- Smart Device Integration
- Heating & Cooling
- Climate Control
- Dual Zone A/C
- A/C
- Navigation & Communication
- Navigation System
- Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
- Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
- Seats
- Leather Seats
- Cooled Driver Seat
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seat (Optional)
- Driver Lumbar
- Passenger Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- 2nd Row Bench Seat
- Bucket Seats
Outside
Styling on the RX450h is bold, aggressive and highly styled. The signature spindle grille up front, unique headlights highlighted with LED lights, a high beltline all highlight this unique vehicle
Summary
If you are in the market for a unique quality Hybrid CUV then go to your local Lexus dealer for a test drive today
Specifications
- Dimensions
- Wheelbase(in): 109.8
- Length, Overall (in): 192.5
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 74.6
- Height, Overall (in): 67.7
- Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity: 5
- Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 121.7
- Front Head Room (in): 39.4
- Front Leg Room (in): 44.1
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.8
- Front Hip Room (in): 56.6
- Second Head Room (in): 38.2
- Second Leg Room (in): 38
- Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.6
- Second Hip Room (in): 56
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.): 55.9
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.): 18
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.): 18