2006 Lexus RX400h hybrid review from North America
"This car has convinced my entire family that we will get another hybrid for our next car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We have only owned this car for a year and nothing has gone wrong with it.
General comments?
This is a great vehicle. Its quick, its powerful, its fuel efficient, and it can hold a lot of cargo. This RX handles much better than the previous Lexus SUV we have owned.
The hybrid drive is amazing. We have never seen the battery go below 2 (out of the 8) bars. The power of the front and rear electric motors are what make this car so quick. Lexus is right, it is comparable to the power you would find in a V8.
The fuel efficiency is impeccable. Our last 600 mile trip we averaged 27.5 mpg cruising at 75 MPH and full of cargo. We hit traffic, in which the gasoline engine shut down and we inched forward on electric power. This car typically will hit 17 MPH before the gasoline engine kicks in.
The seats are comfortable, the sound system is decent enough for our needs, though it could use an auxiliary plug for MP3 players and the hybrid power-train warranty on this car can't be beat.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L hybrid Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus RX300 |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2008 |