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2010 Lexus
RX 450h
5-dr SUV
by
K athleen C arr
The new 2010 Lexus RX 450h
seems uncommonly easy to op
erate. And they are brimming
with new technology. If the RX
were a computer, and in more
ways than ever, it is, it would
have a plug-and-play operating
system and an inviting, engaging
user interface.
RX 450h is one o f the more
technically advanced cars avail
able with anew cabin technolgy
package with a hard-drive-based
navigation system, iPod integra
tion, Bluetooth stereo streaming,
and voice command that lets you
dial contacts by name. The hy
brid power train moves the RX
450h along under electric power
only at slow speeds, mixing in
drive from the 3.5-liter V-6 for
acceleration or speeds above 30
mph.
The Lexus RX 450h bumps
up the gas engine from 3.3-liters
to a 3.5-liter V-6. And, like the
original model that engine is Vehicle specifications: 3.5 Liter 24 DOHC with WT Front & Rear Electric Drive Motors with Lexus Hybird Drive; Electronically-Controlled
complemented by a tull hybrid Continuously variable transmission (ECVT); 30 City MPG, 2 8 Highway MPG, Base price $43250;
system, with electric motors that
can power the car. With newer
pack, which sits under the rear pendent rear suspension, a 10- drive system . U pgraded ac-
battery technology, Lexus was seat, a little smaller.
airbag safety system , a six- com m odations include better
able to make the RX 450h s
T he RX m ech an ical im- speed sequential transm ission, seats, integrated satellite ra-
nickel-m etal hydride battery
provem ents include an inde- and an im proved all-w heel- dio, acoustic glass, autom atic
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high beam control, and a heads-
up display am ong other things.
M any o f these im provem ents
are com e because o f better
com puter logic for integrated
control o f driving system s such
as the transm ission, all-w heel-
drive, navigation, steering and
brakes.
The all-wheel-drive system is
completely new, lighter and more
efficient. It works electronically
without the locking center dif-
ferential in previous models. The
RX 450h is offered with front-
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wheel drive or all-wheel drive,
Its suspension delivers a smooth
rideoverall. Driving at freeway
speeds, the gas engine generally
stays on, ready to provide pass-
ing acceleration when needed,
so ifyou do more city driving the
fuel economy is where you get
the better rating.
Lexus definitely has another
hit on its hands as the world
demands more technology and
environmental friendly options
to choose from. It delivers loads
o f comfort, bold styling and luxu-
rious elegance. The one thing
that could be improved upon is
the maps in the navagational
system are not up to date.
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