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Lexus RX 450hL Premier 2018 review
Should I buy one?
The extra practicality afforded by the addition of the third row of seats has helped to increase the Lexus RX SUV family's appeal. As with the car it’s based on, the RX 450hL remains a comfortable, fairly attractive-looking SUV that will return about 40mpg if driven in a sensible fashion - but one that now has the ability to ferry up to five children from place to place.
That it’s not quite as dynamically impressive as other premium SUVs on the market likely won’t be as much of a concern for those who buy into the Lexus brand image.
And while it may not be able to offer plug-in hybrid levels of electric-only driving, it also doesn’t come with the far costier price tag that this technology often demands. An entry-level RX 450hL SE, for instance, costs £50,995 while the Volvo XC90 T8 starts at £62,570.
So while the Lexus RX L isn’t without it’s flaws, it remains an interesting alternative - if not immediately compelling - choice within the premium seven-seat SUV market segment, and one that at least warrants some consideration.
Lexus RX 450hL Premier specification
Where Switzerland Price £61,995; On sale now; Engine 6cyls, 3456cc, naturally aspirated, petrol, with front and rear electric motors;; Power 308bhp (full system output); Torque 247lb ft (petrol engine), 247lb ft (front electric motor), 103lb ft (rear electric motor); Gearbox CVT; Kerb weight 2270kg; Top speed 112mph; 0-62mph 8.0sec; Fuel economy 47.1mpg; CO2 138g/km; Rivals Volvo XC90 T8, BMW X5, Audi Q7
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lexus/rx/first-drives/lexus-rx-450hl-premier-2018-review
Should I buy one?
The extra practicality afforded by the addition of the third row of seats has helped to increase the Lexus RX SUV family's appeal. As with the car it’s based on, the RX 450hL remains a comfortable, fairly attractive-looking SUV that will return about 40mpg if driven in a sensible fashion - but one that now has the ability to ferry up to five children from place to place.
That it’s not quite as dynamically impressive as other premium SUVs on the market likely won’t be as much of a concern for those who buy into the Lexus brand image.
And while it may not be able to offer plug-in hybrid levels of electric-only driving, it also doesn’t come with the far costier price tag that this technology often demands. An entry-level RX 450hL SE, for instance, costs £50,995 while the Volvo XC90 T8 starts at £62,570.
So while the Lexus RX L isn’t without it’s flaws, it remains an interesting alternative - if not immediately compelling - choice within the premium seven-seat SUV market segment, and one that at least warrants some consideration.
Lexus RX 450hL Premier specification
Where Switzerland Price £61,995; On sale now; Engine 6cyls, 3456cc, naturally aspirated, petrol, with front and rear electric motors;; Power 308bhp (full system output); Torque 247lb ft (petrol engine), 247lb ft (front electric motor), 103lb ft (rear electric motor); Gearbox CVT; Kerb weight 2270kg; Top speed 112mph; 0-62mph 8.0sec; Fuel economy 47.1mpg; CO2 138g/km; Rivals Volvo XC90 T8, BMW X5, Audi Q7
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lexus/rx/first-drives/lexus-rx-450hl-premier-2018-review
