2021 Lexus RX Hybrid

The 2021 RX 450h has a modern, sporty look and an angular black or gray mesh grille with black or chrome accents and a blue Lexus symbol in the center. Its pointed headlights, sculpted sides, and sculpted hood give it an aggressive feel. You can choose 450h AWD, 450h F Sport AWD, 450hL AWD, 450h F Sport Black Line Special Edition, or 450h F Sport AWD Black Line Special Edition trim levels. The 450h AWD comes with a power rear door, power-folding, auto-dimming side mirrors, 18-inch alloy wheels, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Additional options include a power moonroof, triple-beam LED auto-leveling headlights, aluminum roof rails, a windshield wiper de-icer, 20-inch alloy wheels, and a kick sensor for the cargo door.

The 3.5-liter V-6 engine works with an electric motor to produce a total of 308 horsepower. It uses an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters.

This SUV is fun to drive and responsive. It has an all-wheel drive with dynamic torque control to shift power to the wheels that need it most. Its top speed is 112 mph, and you can select Normal, Eco, EV, or Sport driving modes. F Sport models come with a Sport S+ mode, and they have an adaptive variable suspension with 650 levels of damping for different road conditions. You can travel 31 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the open road.

The RX 450h has a comfortable interior with plenty of convenient features, including dual-zone climate control, a cabin air filter, folding and reclining rear seats, power front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a nine-speaker audio system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, and an 8-inch touch screen. This vehicle also comes with Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, voice recognition, SiriusXM satellite radio, remote start, a Wi-Fi hot spot, push-button start, and six USB ports. You can add Matte Bamboo, Gray Sapele, or Open-Pore Brown Walnut wood trim. You can also get Scored Aluminum trim, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats. Other options include power-folding third-row seats, a second-row armrest with two USB ports and a storage compartment, second-row captain's chairs, LED ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, and navigation. A 12.3-inch touch screen, a head-up display, a 12-speaker audio system with a subwoofer, and memory settings for the side mirrors, driver's seat, and steering wheel are optional as well.

This SUV will help protect you and your passengers with forward collision warning, lane-tracing assistance, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and road sign assistance. You'll also get 10 air bags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and roadside assistance. You can also choose parking assistance with automatic braking.