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The Lexus RX 450h is a full hybrid mid-sized crossover SUV. The Lexus 450h can drive in either electric or petrol only mode, or in a combination of both. It delivers energy saving benefits, better fuel economy and good acceleration. The RX 450h has an intelligent four wheel drive system and not one but two electric motors. This has improved the engine power by ten percent and fuel saving by twenty eight percent.

This vehicle can achieve the speed of 124 mph, and can attain of 62mph within the small time frame of 7.4 seconds, which makes it an absolutely a speedy SUV. It is fuel-efficient by only consuming 44.8 miles/gallon, and is waste efficient by only emitting 1444g/km of carbon dioxide.

The Lexus RX 450h has three modes to drive it, the ECO, EC and the SNOW. ECO mode is to give a smoother drive by being fuel-efficient, and decreasing the load on the engine by not letting the temperature cross a certain limit in either directions. When the car is driven electronically, it is in EV mode, and emits no wastes. The last is the SNOW mode especially designed to provide the required traction to the vehicle in case of snow fall.

The suspension system has been revised significantly. The air suspension system is electronically controlled. This system automatically adjusts the vehicles height, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle or the load it is carrying. The vehicle height is adjustable to four levels, normal, high, low, and loading. Normal mode is suitable for daily driving, and on highways, the vehicle lowers the height automatically to reduce drag.

RX 450h is equipped with a new electronic gadget, which gives the traction to four wheels, when required. The computer aided programme, Vehicle Integrated Management System evaluates, and provides the required torque for the wheels. When there is a chance of slipping of the rear wheels, this system provides enough traction to them.

For better performance, Lexus is equipped with an electronically powered steering wheel. The brakes are similarly equipped with electronic gadgets to provide a safe drive for its passengers. Its body has been designed to reflect intellectuality of aerodynamics, and gives it a masculine look. The interior just compliments the exterior, and is spacious and luxurious, has been designed on the principles of ergonomics.

The interior is superbly designed in the combination of black and grey. The driving experience has been made comfortable by making all the controls well within the reach of the driver. Satellite navigation system has been introduced, which can be controlled like a mouse of the desktop computer. The steering retract systems makes it comfortable for the driver to sit, and come out of the vehicle, moreover, the steering system adjusts to the height of the driver, and readjusts itself to the old position after the passengers gets in or out.

In addition, the parking is made easier with the help of parking assist system, which is equipped with parking sensors aided with door mirror, and rear cameras.

It has been equipped with all the advanced technological tools, and has been made to make the drive a pleasant experience for passengers.

For more information about the Lexus RX 450h, visit the Lexus website.

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