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Used Car: 2011 Lexus RX 450h Review
Used Car Scores
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Critics' Rating: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Operating Cost: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
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The 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid blends a luxurious interior and a refined powertrain with excellent fuel economy and outstanding reliability. Reviewers said it’s an excellent hybrid SUV.
The 2011 Lexus RX 450h is ranked:
- #3 in Used Luxury Midsize SUVs $35K to $45K
- #2 in Used Hybrid SUVs $30K and up
- #2 in 2011 Luxury Midsize SUVs
- #1 in 2011 Hybrid SUVs
The Lexus RX 450h is like that old Reese’s commercial. With the RX hybrid, Lexus got a hybrid in their luxury and luxury in their hybrid. The result, reviewers said, is a combination that’s like chocolate and peanut butter: very satisfying. Go for the RX Hybrid and you’ll get a high-end and high-tech interior, smooth performance and the satisfaction of saving some gas. The RX Hybrid also has a chart-topping reliability rating, tying with the gas-only 2011 Lexus RX and 2011 Lexus GX. Standard features are typical for the class, including a nine-speaker stereo system and walnut trim, while the extensive list of options when it was new includes features like a premium audio system, rear-seat entertainment system, navigation, LED or HID headlights and heated and ventilated front seats. One downside of the RX Hybrid is that its safety scores are lower than most rivals’.
Test drivers had only minor quibbles with the Lexus RX Hybrid. Shoppers who want an SUV with three rows of seats will have to look elsewhere, as will those who want an SUV with sporty performance. Additionally, the gas-only Lexus RX gets good fuel economy for an SUV, without the price premium that the RX 450h’s hybrid powertrain is likely to command. However, test drivers agreed that anyone looking for a luxury crossover for five with a comfortable ride, an impeccable interior and fantastic fuel economy should look no further than the 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid.
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Other Cars to Consider
If you like most aspects of the Lexus RX Hybrid but want something that’s likely to be less expensive, consider its gas-only sibling, the 2011 Lexus RX 350. The RX 350 shares almost all of the Lexus RX 450h’s high points, including class-leading reliability, a beautiful cabin and a smooth ride. It also has higher safety ratings than its hybrid counterpart.
If you need three rows of seats instead of two, consider the 2011 Lincoln MKT. Its fuel economy isn’t spectacular, but it comes with more standard features. Test drivers said it’s a great performer, and appreciated its roomy third row. The MKT’s reliability rating can’t match the Lexus’ outstanding score, but the Lincoln’s safety ratings are better.
Compare the RX Hybrid to the RX and MKT »
