Lexus RX450h is the brand new future model of Hybrids cars; a lot of people treat hybrid cars as compact cars; but with the introduction of Lexus RX450h, the perception has been changed. This Hybrid car model is one of the first SUV hybrids, and Lexus has designed it as a “luxury” SUV. It is eco-friendly and gives a stylish ride.
Lexus RX450h is the Toyota-division vehicle, and its body structure is mid-sized hybrid model. There are some unique features of Lexus RX450h, like it couples a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with an electric car that together delivers 295 horsepower and gas mileage of 30-32 m.p.g in the city roads and 28m.p.g on highway. The Lexus RX450h, saleable as a 2010 model; the price of this model starts from $41,660.
The RX 450h will contain an exclusive grille, hybrid badging, including blue-trimmed Lexus logos, unique front bumper, a special 19-inch optional wheel design, blue-tinted headlamps and taillamps and optional LED headlamps.
The RX 450h gives a front-wheel hybrid ride or an electronically driven, part-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) hybrid drive system, which delivers the rear wheels with the maximum amount of torque as situations demand. It is not the same mechanical AWD systems that decrease fuel efficiency via additional weight and friction. The rear-mounted electric motor-generator of RX 450h provides all four wheels to perform regenerative braking, charging the hybrid battery more effectively.
At the heart of the fresh RX models are two developed powertrains. Entering its second generation, the RX 450h will feature an enhanced Lexus Hybrid Drive system with a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine that runs on a highly effective Atkinson cycle. Coupled with a new, better inverter, the total system supplies will be 295 horsepower, 27 more horsepower than the current generation RX hybrid.
Two more systems are added, which increase the uniqueness of this car. The first one is an exhaust-heat recovery system that decreases engine warm-up time providing it to stop soon, regularly, and for longer periods. We get the result in the shape of improvement in both fuel economy and emissions. The second one is the cooled exhaust-gas re-circulation system that decreases engine-pumping losses, which also helps to improve economy.
Lexus RX450h model gives a new, specially designed double-wishbone rear suspension that helps provide excellent agility and control. Its unique design also gives us five percent more cargo volume and easier loading. The new Lexus RX450 is also available with a selection of luxury and sport category packages, which include features like the exclusive Mark Levinson Surround Sound system, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, dynamic radar cruise control and a Sports Package, including a sport-tuned suspension.
Lexus RX450h is the brand new model of hybrid cars, and it gives the solutions for our troubles speed and economy problems as well. It could be most desirable car of the future because of its several unique features and specification.