Being the world’s first gas/electric hybrid-powered luxury utility vehicle, Lexus inaugurated a new era in luxury in vehicles with the introduction of the 2006 RX 400h. Lexus has broadened the RX 400h’s appeal with a new front-wheel-drive model and revamped offerings in both standard and optional equipment. Full Article
My wife has the 2006 model and thoroughly enjoys it with avg. 26.4 mpg - does the RX400h now have tire press. monitoring as found on the Prius?
I believe so. I got about that number when I took it for a test drive in May 2005. 9.0L/100km which included an acceleration test, country roads, 80-90km/h highway and surface streets (~30 mins test drive).
my parents have one. with rough driving habits, we are getting just over 20. i keep pulling it up while i cruise.. but when not cruising.. well.. i c an't help it.. it's just too much fun to drive. i've been able to achieve over 30 on trips before.
We are considering a hybrid SUV as a second car. I was hoping for a 4wd minivan, but don't know how long a wait that would be. Does the Lexus recomend regular grade gas? Has anyone compared the hybrid Highlander and Lexus?
it takes normal gas. i don't know anyone with a hylander hybrid to compair yet. in articles the systems are exactly the same. the interior is less sound proof in the hylander. But.. it's all about the same car.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(V8Cobrakid @ Oct 4 2006, 09:28 AM) [snapback]327937[/snapback]</div> They are essentially the same vehicle. A fellow co-worker of mine has the RX-400h and I've driven many of the Highlander Hybrids; aside from some luxury features on the Lexus, they really are one in the same.
