2013 Lexus RX 450h Overview
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I purchased a new 2013 RX450h after having the original RX400h since April 2005. Since it's been 7 model years of advancements I expected the new 450h to be more technically advanced then my 400h (it truly is), but I am amazed how much better it is overall. The 2013 handles much better, is quieter, and the transitions from no engine to having the engine cut on are not noticeable like they were on the 400h; especially at traffic lights. The 2013 feels much more substantial and you really don't hear the road noise or the loud engine go-cart like sounds that I could hear when I accelerated with the 400h.
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The 2013 Lexus Rx-450h earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Lexus RX 450h 2013 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Base, F SPORT
Exterior Colors: Eminent White Pearl, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Obsidian, Satin Cashmere Metallic, Nightfall Mica, Silver Lining Metallic, Nebula Gray Pearl, Smoky Granite Mica, Starfire Pearl, Stargazer Black, Aurora White Pearl, Cerulean Blue Metallic, Deep Sea Mica, Ultra White, Atomic Silver, Autumn Shimmer, Black Opal Mica, Black Sapphire Pearl, Tungsten Pearl
Interior Colors: Noble Brown premium leather, Parchment leather, Black premium leather, Black leather, Parchment premium leather, Light Gray leather, Saddle Tan premium leather, Stratus Gray leather, Noble Brown leather, Light Gray premium leather, Rioja Red leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, 3500lb Towing Capacity, AWD/4WD, Post-collision safety system, Power Liftgate/Trunk, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Cooled Seats, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Keyless Entry/Start, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, Parking sensors, Upgraded Stereo, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Towing Hitch, Heads up display
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
