2007 Lexus RX400h

**Tideland Prius** · 10-03-2006, 02:06 AM

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.

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LowCO2 · 10-03-2006, 12:18 PM

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?

**Tideland Prius** · 10-03-2006, 03:25 PM

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).

V8Cobrakid · 10-04-2006, 03:04 AM

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.

pntlspadlr · 10-04-2006, 09:45 AM

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?

V8Cobrakid · 10-04-2006, 01:28 PM

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.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-04-2006, 05:23 PM

Should be the same a slightly quicker to 60 because it's lighter. I haven't driven a HiHy yet.

NineToez · 10-06-2006, 01:39 AM

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i don't know anyone with a hylander hybrid to compair yet. in articles the systems are exactly the same.[/b]

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.

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10-03-2006, 02:06 AM	#1
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	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

10-03-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
LowCO2 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 51 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	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?

10-03-2006, 03:25 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	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).

10-04-2006, 03:04 AM	#4
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	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.

10-04-2006, 09:45 AM	#5
pntlspadlr Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	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?

10-04-2006, 01:28 PM	#6
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	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.

10-04-2006, 05:23 PM	#7
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Should be the same a slightly quicker to 60 because it's lighter. I haven't driven a HiHy yet.