2011 Lexus RX 450h

• 18 x 7.5 5-spoke aluminum wheels
• 235/60R18 tires
• Acoustic glass windshield
• Auto on/off headlamps
• Color-keyed rear spoiler -inc: integrated AM/FM antenna
• Compact spare tire
• Exclusive hybrid front grille design
• Folding electrochromic pwr heated mirrors -inc: integrated LED turn signals
• Integrated front fog lamps
• Intermittent rear wiper
• LED brake & tail lamps
• Noise reduction elements -inc: sound insulation in all doors, instrument panel & floor mats
• Rear bumper protector
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear privacy glass
• UV ray-reducing window glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (2) front & (2) rear assist grips
• 10-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests
• AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer -inc: (9) speakers, XM radio receiver
• Auto dual-zone climate control -inc: air filter
• Auto-retracting cargo area tonneau cover
• Cargo area pwr outlet
• Carpeted floor mats
• Center console -inc: storage, (2) pwr outlets, (2) cup holders
• Chrome door handles
• Cloth Seat Trim
• Coat hooks
• Cruise control
• Dual sliding sun visors -inc: slide extensions, vanity mirrors w/adjustable illumination
• Easy exit drivers seat
• Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
• Front door pull-out storage pockets
• Front seatback pockets
• Genuine walnut wood trim -inc: shifter island, console, switch plates
• HomeLink programmable garage door opener
• Illuminated entry
• Interior lighting -inc: door mounted courtesy, center console, glove box, front & rear map, dome w/spotlights, floor, cargo area
• Leather wrapped pwr tilt/telescope steering wheel w/audio & display controls
• Leather wrapped shift knob
• Lexus personalized settings (LPS)
• Metallic accents around center of instrument panel
• Organic white light-emitting diode (OLED) display -inc: scheduled maintenance indicator light
• Pwr door locks w/anti lock-out
• Pwr fuel door release
• Pwr windows w/1-touch auto-up/down, jam protection
• Rear air conditioning vents
• Rear seat 1-touch fold
• Rear window defogger
• Reclining/sliding 40/20/40 split fold-down rear bench seat -inc: center armrest w/cupholders & storage box, adjustable headrests
• SmartAccess remote entry system -inc: multi-function remote, panic alarm, remote window down, volume-adjustable confirmation tone, rolling code technology, engine immobilizer
• Storage compartment under cargo floor
• Vehicle theft-deterrent system
• Wood trim

• 3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 hybrid engine -inc: variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i), permanent magnet electric motor
• 4-wheel pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
• Double wishbone rear suspension -inc: coil springs
• Electric all wheel drive control system
• Electric pwr assist rack & pinion steering
• Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
• Front/rear HO permanent magnet synchronous electric motors
• McPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs
• Push button start
• Sealed nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) hybrid battery pack
• Tool kit

• 4-wheel 4-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
• All outboard passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
• All outboard position emergency locking retractor (ELR)
• All-position 3-point seat belts w/pre-tensioners
• Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism
• Child safety rear door locks
• Daytime running lights
• Direct-type tire pressure monitoring system
• Dual front dual-stage advanced airbag system -inc: crash severity sensors, passenger weight & child seat sensor
• Electronically controlled brake system (ECB2) -inc: regenerative braking, electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA)
• Enhanced vehicle stability control (VSC)
• First Aid Kit
• Front seat belts -inc: force limiters, height-adjustable anchors
• Front seat knee airbags
• Front/rear seat-mounted side airbags
• Front/rear side curtain airbags w/roll-over sensor
• Safety connect -inc: automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button (SOS), enhanced roadside assistance
• Side-impact door beams
• Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system

Model Highlights

The 350 and 450h both carry a 3.5-liter V6 under the hood. The 350 is rated at 275 horsepower, while the 450h can do 295 horsepower, thanks to the assistance offered by the electric motor. The 450h can operate using only electric, only gasoline, or use both in tandem. The 350 uses a conventional 6-speed transmission, but the 450h utilizes a continuously variable transmission. The 450h hybrid system includes a 288-volt battery pack that sits under the rear seat, which sends power to the front mounted motor-generator that drives the front wheels. In all-wheel drive trims, another motor-generator drives the rear wheels. Both models have another generator that's engine-driven rather than battery-driven, so it functions as a starter and can power the battery pack or other electric motors. Lexus uses a handling system it calls Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM); it's standard on the 450h and optional on the 350. If the system detects a loss of control, it uses all the electronic systems -- ABS, brake assist, traction control, and stability control -- as well as throttle control to help the RX get back on track. In the 450h, the electronically controlled brakes work with VDIM as well. Further safety options include adaptive headlights and a pre-collision system with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control to set the RX's speed in relation to the car ahead. The RX has 10 standard airbags, a rollover sensor to inflate side curtain airbags and active front headrests. Inside, the RX features push-button start, 10-way power seats with memory, steering-wheel mounted controls, Bluetooth connectivity, and the Lexus Premium Audio system. Options include a smog detector, leather seats, rear-seat entertainment system, 15-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system, navigation system and back-up camera.