Lexus RX 450H 2017
56Perhaps in an attempt to make up for their delayed entry into our market, Lexus is focusing on being the primary luxury manufacturer when it comes to hybrids. Two of the three introductory products in the Lexus India line-up are hybrids, and the RX 450h is the premium one. Like all Lexi (is that the plural?), the RX 450h is based on a Toyota, but in this case it’s a Toyota India has never seen, the Harrier.
The modern Lexus range features a striking design philosophy, and the RX 450h is probably the biggest head-turner this side of the sportscar line-up. As with all the latest Lexi (yes, we’re sticking with that), the face is dominated by that enormous spindle-shaped grille that extends from the top of the lights all the way down to the skid plate at the bottom of the bumper. Towards the sides, from the bottom of the bumper, snakes up an L-shaped housing for the LED fog lamps. In fact, if you look around, you’ll see these L-shaped motifs all around the entire Lexus range, right from the shape of the lights to the grilles to the chrome garnishes.Speaking of the lights, the RX 450h packs in three LED ‘eyes’ per headlamp unit which also incorporate LED DRLs. The indicators use a sequential action and scroll outwards like in the Audis. If the front end looks striking, the side profile is a smash hit thanks to that sexy floating-roof effect engineered into the C-pillar. Factor in the sloping roofline, muscular wheel arches and some clever kinks in the body work and the RX 450h looks tremendously dynamic from the side. The design squares off cohesively at the rear with high-set wrap-around lamps, a smart spoiler and some subtle chrome work in the bumper. Spanning 4.9m in length and 1.9m across, the RX 450h is a seriously big machine and easily the most striking-looking vehicle in its class – the Jaguar F-Pace is more handsome, but this will surely turn more heads.Interestingly, the extroverted design theme isn’t quite so pronounced inside the cabin where it evolves into a more subtle, yet still highly likeable approach. The handsome multi-layer dashboard is wrapped in leather and houses a large 12.3-inch display that is controlled by a large joystick-like device near the gear lever. The idea is clever, but we found the joystick a little too sensitive to inputs which makes it tricky to use on bumpy roads. As of now, navigation is not available in India. There is an analogue clock housed between the central air vents, under which are controls to the crisp and lovely 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. Additional luxury features come in a three-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel and a large, easy to read head-up display. The entire roof and sun visors are wrapped in a beautifully soft material that feels plush to the hands.The dark rose upholstery seen here comes with the F Sport package that also brings redesigned bumpers, sportier seats, paddle shifters and different meters inspired by the Lexus sportscars. Where the F Sport loses out is in slightly less adjustment options for the front seats, 8-way to the Luxury trim’s 10-way adjust. The Luxury trim, meanwhile, offers up to 180 different combinations of wood and leather trim for the cabin while the F Sport sees a smaller choice of 27 possible combinations. The rear bench can comfortably seat three as the floor is flat thanks to the lack of a transmission tunnel (we’ll get to that later). The rear seats can electronically recline, but sliding them back and forth is a manual process. Overall, cabin quality is impeccable, and the feel of the materials and the attention to detail are right up there with what you’d expect at this price point.The RX 450h features a new drivetrain for India, a 3.5-litre Atkinson-cycle V6 mated to two electric motors for a peak system output of 308PS. The interesting bit of tech here is a motor situated at the back that powers the rear wheels when required, making this an on-demand all-wheel-drive system. This means there’s no need for transfer gears and a driveshaft going to the rear wheels, which is what makes that flat floor at the rear possible. Transmission duties are handled by an e-CVT, a similar tech to the Camry Hybrid. The paddle shifters that come with the F Sport package allow you to raise the engine revs when some stronger acceleration is required. Also in the F Sport package is a ‘sound generator’ which is a plastic extension of the intake that uses a diaphragm to magnify the intake growl and aim it right at the cabin. This treats the occupants to a constant V6 note, especially when the engine is under load.
Source:http://overdrive.in/reviews/2017-lexus-rx450h-first-drive-review/
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