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2011 Lexus RX450h SUV

Discussion in 'Lexus Hybrids and EVs' started by JamesBurke, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. JamesBurke

    JamesBurke Senior Member

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    Driving a 2011 RX450h around Morgantown, WV home of WVU. Test post for Google map links and Hybrid display screen shots.

    Google Maps public description.

    Lexus RX450h Test Loop 1
    "Mega Millions Run. 4 stops plus long stoplights made this a 35 minute drive time route. 27 mpg Ave. for 10.7 miles. Temp 41f. Heat Auto 72f."
    Google Map link insert
    http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=e...3219,-79.98285&spn=0.060418,0.145569&t=h&z=13

    Hybrid Display Screen Shots Attached
    Picture 2 is the start. Picture 1 overlaps halfway to the end.
    Guess where the stops lights are in the time line!
    Long up and down hills on this route.
     

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    #1 JamesBurke, Jan 4, 2011
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    Ive heard nothing but good things about the 450h.
     
    #2 macmaster05, Jan 4, 2011
  3. JamesBurke

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    In early November the RX450h AWD was purchased to replace the 2003 LX470 (The Tank). The 470's fuel economy was only 8 to 13 mpg and often only had two passengers for short around town trips. Add the increasingly expensive and necessary maintainance and repair it needed and it was clear it was time for a change.

    Enter the 2011 Lexus RX450h AWD! Purchased from Rohrich Lexus in Pittsburgh, PA. The only available trim off the lot is/was Package A. This package does not include DRCC, PCS, PKA, HUD, or the designer sound /rear entertainment system. You do get the 19 inch wheels.

    RX450h AWD Details
    Base MSRP $45,525
    Package A: Navigation System Package with Additional Options $7,793
    Delivery, Processing & Handling Fee $875
    Total MSRP $54,193

    Stargazer Black
    Black Leather Trim with Brown Walnut Accent

    PACKAGE A: NAVIGATION SYSTEM PACKAGE WITH ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
    HDD Navigation System [1]
    Remote Touch device
    Voice command
    LCD display
    Integrated backup camera [2]
    Enhanced Bluetooth® technology [3]
    XM NavTraffic® [1] [4]
    XM NavWeather™ [1] [4]
    XM® Sports and Stocks [1] [4]
    Lexus Enform® [5] [6]
    Lexus nine-speaker Premium Sound System
    Leather-trimmed interior
    Lexus Memory System
    Power moonroof
    USB audio input
    Audio and video inputs
    Rear-armrest storage compartment with cover
    Power rear door
    Electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors
    Heated and ventilated front seats
    Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
    Transmission cooler
    Heavy-duty alternator
    Heavy-duty radiator
    High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System [7] and dynamic auto leveling
    Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
    19-inch seven-spoke aluminum alloy wheels [8]
     
    #3 JamesBurke, Jan 5, 2011
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    Good morning.

    I have a 3Gen Prius, but curiosity came crossing my eyes when looking at a brochure of the "gear" lever of the RX450h.
    There is a mode + and -, and it is equal of what we can find in a GS450h, which actually does not share the same engine (V6 Atkinson on the RXh s V6 Otto DI).
    Does RXh have simulated ratios on its E-CVT or this feature is only to provide extra flexibility and thus allow towing, or for other reason?

    Thank you in advance
     
    #4 telmo744, Jan 11, 2011
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    Even our older 400h is great (and rated) for towing. More perplexing than the + & - to me is that both 400h & 450h have an honest to god neutral position of the shifter, that you can use without the vehicle being started up. Hey toyota ... builder of the Prius ... what's up w/ that?!?
    :confused:
    :p
     
    #5 hill, Jan 23, 2011
  6. Dolce_Vita

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    The RX450h reminds me of an SUV Prius, i dont know why, even stylistically it bares a slight resemblance to a gen 3, it's a very nice car :)
     
    #6 Dolce_Vita, Jan 24, 2011
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