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2013 lexus rx 450h review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Fresh styling for smooth-riding luxury suv. introductionthe lexus rx lineup of sport utility vehicles gets facelift for the 2013 model year and a sporty new rx f sport joins the lineup. The new 2013 rx 350 f sport features an 8-speed transmission with paddle shifters and a sport-tuned suspension for quicker handling response. the 2013 lexus rx models look boldly different than the 2012 models, thanks mainly to the new spindle grille that has become the lexus marque's new styling signature. Light clusters, wheels, option packages, and interior details have been updated for the 2013 model year as well. lexus rx seats five. the 2013 lexus rx comes in rx 350, rx 350 awd, rx 350 f sport, rx 450h, and rx 450h awd versions. The rx is a crossover suv, with front-wheel drive standard. all-wheel drive comes on the rx 350 f sport, rx 350 awd and rx 450h awd, helping them cope with winter weather. The rx 350 uses a light-weight all-wheel-drive system that operates through an electronic coupling on the rear differential, eliminating the need for a center differential. The comes standard with all-wheel drive. The rx 450h awd uses an electric motor to drive the rear wheels so no mechanical connection between the axles is needed. rx 350 models come with a 3. 5-liter v6 and 6-speed automatic multi-mode transmission. The rx 350 beats the fuel economy ratings of the acura mdx, mercedes ml 350, and bmw x5 xdrive3. 5i. The 2013 rx 350 is epa-rated at 18/25 mpg city/highway; the 2013 rx 350 awd is rated 18/24 mpg; rx 350 f sport is rated 18/26 mpg. Lexus says the rx 350 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7. 7 seconds with front-wheel drive, 7. 8 seconds with all-wheel drive, so there's little loss in performance with all-wheel drive. the rx 450h hybrid gets better mileage yet, especially around town and in stop-and-go traffic. The rx hybrid is very clean, achieving a super ultra low emissions vehicle (sulev ii) certification in california, and a tier 2-bin 3 emissions rating in all other states; that's good, by the way. The 2013 rx 450h is epa-rated at 32/28 mpg city/highway; rx 450h awd is rated 30/28 mpg. The 2013 rx 450h includes a new sport mode that changes the steering effort, throttle mapping and transmission shifting. Acceleration performance is comparable to that of the gasoline-only versions. With its electric motor, the 2013 rx 450h awd comes off the line more quickly than the rx 350 models do. Lexus claims 0-60 performance of 7. 4 seconds for the 2013 rx hybrid with all-wheel drive (7. 8 seconds with front-wheel drive). overall, the lexus rx models are comfortable and practical, easy to operate and ride more softly than other suvs. The rx models are more fuel-efficient than many of their competitors. Drivers who need off-road capability would be better with a lexus gx. lineupthe 2013 lexus rx 350 comes with front-wheel drive 39,310) or all-wheel drive 40,710). Both come with fabric upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, am/fm/6cd with nine speakers and a luxury level of standard equipment. 2013 rx models come standard with a power rear liftgate. the optional premium package for the 2013 rx 350 2,260) consists of leather seats; three-position memory for the driver's seat, steering wheel, and mirrors; power glass sunroof; power-folding electrochromic outside mirrors; rear armrest storage with lid; and roof rails. The luxury package 5,020) includes all the content of the premium package, plus power front seat cushion extenders, heated wood-and-leather-trimmed steering wheel, illuminated scuff plates, smog-sensing automatic interior air recirculation, headlamp washers, and 19-inch wheels with superchrome finish. The comfort plus package 1,340) adds heated and ventilated front seats and rain-sensing wipers. The expanded generation 7 hdd navigation system 2,775) includes a rearview camera, bluetooth hands-free phone and automatic phonebook download capabilities, lexus enform 2. 0 with safety connect including automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button, enhanced roadside assistance, destination assist, edestination and enform app suite; lexus insider; remote touch navigation controller; hd radio with itunes tagging; advanced voice command casual-language voice recognition system; and siriusxm radio with navtraffic, navweather, sports, stocks and fuel prices. A 15-speaker mark levinson audio system 995) is available. Another package 4,920) bundles navigation and rear-seat dvd entertainment. similar packages are available for the rx 450h. the rx 350 f sport awd 47,000) features a sport-tuned suspension, 8-speed paddle-shift transmission, 19-inch dark graphite wheels fitted with 235/55r19 tires, and special exterior trim. Optional safety features include pre-collision system, a blind spot monitor, and dynamic radar cruise control. Vehicle dynamics integrated management (vdim) is now exclusive to the hybrid and the f sport model. Like all lexus vehicles, the 2013 lexus rx comes with smart stop technology, which automatically reduces engine power when the brake and accelerator pedals are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions. walkaroundthe lexus rx gets fresh styling for the 2013 model year. We expect some will like it, others not so much. the rx was completely redesigned for 2010, and the 2010-12 models had evolved an almost appliance-like smoothness of design, affirmed more than accented by the fastidiousness of its electric-shaver grille. For 2013, however, lexus appears to have taken a cue from audi and visually united the upper and lower air openings, intentionally breaking the horizontal continuity of the bumper. As before, the headlight clusters taper inboard to a point; but now the point is pointedly aimed at the pinch-point of the grille, and emphasized by a partial outline of led running lights. Fog lights appear about where they were before, but are now more dramatically recessed and accented by a horizontal slash in the fascia. on the basic rx 350, the grille texture has been simplified to just five bright horizontal lines above the still body-color bumper, and a dark slot below that ends just short of where it would have needed a sixth horizontal line for visual balance. on the f sport, however, the lower part of the grille spindle extends almost to the ground. Upper and lower openings are filled with matching mesh; and cut lines around the fog lights are deeper and more dramatic. the rx 450h, on the other hand, has lost most of its visual distinction. A blue, enamel-like background has been added to the lexus circled-l badge in the center of hybrid's grille. around back, the taillights have been subtly elongated, and the chrome bar between them is bolder. All models have led brake lights and led turn signals integrated into the side mirrors. In the side view, however, nothing has changed except the wheels. Gone are last year's fussy, triple-ribbed 5-spokers; for 2013, the standard 18-inch rims sport an attractive update of the classic muscle-car era five-spoke, and look just as cool now as they did back then. The 19-inch option is stunning, with five split, undulating spokes that seem to float free of the center hub. as before, a 64-inch front tread-width lends the 2013 rx a wide stance. The wheel openings are round and unadorned. The whole shape of the vehicle is ovoid, yet highlighted by crisp, defining lines. Blacked-out roof pillars combine with rear privacy glass to merge the three side windows into a single visual unit. auto-dimming outside mirrors, optional on the rx 350, are standard on the hybrid. interiorlexus has revised the interior of the 2013 rx, but here the changes are more subtle. Some new wood and leather combinations are now available as well. But anyone trading in their 2012 model for a 2013 will instantly feel at home. it's still strangely exciting to sit in the cockpit of the lexus rx 350 and rx 450h. There is a sensation of having so much to do, just like configuring a new computer. There are seating adjustments to lock in, preferences for the remote touch controller, operating modes to select and dashboard combinations to try out. We have a feeling an rx owner would be surprised to discover new features after months of ownership. the rx comes to life with the push of a bu. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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