2011 Lexus RX 450h - Green Car Reports
The 2011 Lexus RX 450h may be the star attraction of the most popular model in the entire Lexus line. Now in its third generation, the RX mid-size crossover utility vehicle has become the de facto standard for upscale suburban families. aside from some badges and trim, it looks just like gasoline-only RX models. On the other hand, the front-wheel-drive version of the RX 450h is rated by the EPA at 32 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, for a combined overall rating of 30 mpg. (The numbers drop to 30 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined if you add all-wheel-drive. The powertrain, shared with its simpler Toyota Highlander Hybrid sibling, is comprised of a 3. 5-liter V-6 engine mated to the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. That system uses a pair of electric motor-generators in an electronic continuously variable transmission, meaning that the RX 450h is variously powered by electricity alone (at low speeds under gentle acceleration), the gasoline engine alone, or a... If you want all-wheel-drive, Lexus adds a third electric motor to power the rear wheels. Source: www.greencarreports.com
