Used 2013 Lexus RX 450h Consumer Reviews
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Hybrids Rock
SG, 11/10/2016
2013 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is one of the most quiet vehicles I have ever driven and it is fun to drive since I try to have it run on battery as much as possible to get the best MPG. The MPG is excellent (34 MPG) when in the city and okay when on the highway (30 MPG) and the gas engine kicks in. We bought this vehicle used, but it was low mileage (26,000) for a 2013 vehicle and we anticipate having many years of use from this vehicle. This is our 4th Lexus and we LOVE the brand even though we know it will be a little pricey for long-term maintenance.
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Hybrid models not producing higher MPGs
LG-Maine, 12/02/2021
2013 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
My understanding is most of these batteries are warrantied for about 8 years/ 96 mo or 100k miles (whichever comes first). If the warranty 'expires' at that point, you can pretty much imagine, the battery components (things that 'hybridize' the vehicle) are going to begin to lose their charging/recharging capacity - and the car is going to operate more like the traditional RX model (without the hybrid feature); thereby, dropping back down in mileage from around 30mpg to closer to 20 maybe 22. What to do? My understanding is there may be a way where they can 'recharge' the cells of the battery (whereby you would not have to replace a battery - big bucks - my understanding $6-$8k for a battery replacement). If they can recharge the cells, costs would be closer to $1,500-$2,000. Is it worth it? I guess that depends how much you drive. Good article here: https://exclusivelyhybrid.com/lexus-hybrid-battery-warranty/ Lexus Hybrid Battery Replacement Costs Most people assume that replacing Lexus hybrid batteries will give them sticker shock. This isn’t always true if you consider reliable options other than the Lexus dealership. If you want Lexus to handle everything, they charge $5,000 – $7,000 for a drive motor battery pack depending on the model. Read more: How Much Does a Lexus Hybrid Battery Cost to Replace? The good news is, reputable manufacturers sell their own replacement products. Exclusively Hybrid manufactures and sells highly respected Lexus batteries at a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Reconditioned hybrid batteries are also available for those who want a cheaper product. Reconditioned batteries for Lexus models like the CT200H start at just $990 from Exclusively Hybrid. A reconditioned GS450H hybrid battery from Exclusively Hybrid ranges in price from just $1,500 to $2,000. Reconditioned battery packs include refurbished hybrid batteries. This includes machine testing each cell to distinguish the usable from the unusable. Weak cells are discarded and replaced with new cells. Anyway, hope this helps. :) LG - Maine
gives only 22 MPG vs 30 - 32 as stated on sticker
neelimag, 01/06/2013
2013 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
73 of 82 people found this review helpful
I traded in my Lexus GX470 after 6 years for the 2013 450h. The estimated mileage on the sticker is NO WHERE close to what the vehicle actually gets. I am getting 22-23 average miles per gallon! I called the sales man and he asked us to bring it in. Service dept told us there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The dealer told us to call Lexus corporate office. We are very disappoitned with the way the sales maanger treated us. He was insensative and blew us off. My family has been buying cars from LONGO Lexus (El Monte, CA) for 30 years. We will nto buy from LONGO again. I sincerely hope that taking the time to post this review will sufficiently warn others fo the this disparity in mileage
5 years and 75000 miles
Clint, 12/17/2015
updated 12/17/2018
2013 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
MPG 25-26 (mostly freeway traffic). Not enough room for car seats if you are a driver with long legs. Super reliable with virtually no issues. Quiet and problem free. Held is value when i traded it in. Overall no complaints
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It's a super-solid vehicle, but fuel economy meh
Rick, 01/22/2019
2013 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this with just over 30K 30 months ago as a Certified Pre Owned. I chose the RX450, but also looked at the regular 350. This one was being sold at a great price and was only in-service for 2 years (dealer must have used it as demo or such), so I got 4 years of CPO coverage as part of the basic deal (and then added 5 more years on top of it). As many have written, you'll be fortunate if you get around 26 MPG in combined driving, and that's driving as a normal person, but a hybrid obsessive trying to get the last mile per gallon out. On the other hand, you will never feel you're driving an anemic hybrid. This thing can move out as quickly as you need to. I have NO idea how a few of the disgruntled folks doing these reviews are only getting around 22 MPG, have NEVER been anywhere near that low in my 30K miles of ownership. This model has a lot of premium features packaged with it, which adds to the value. I'm not looking forward to replacing the hybrid batteries (probably $3 or $4K when it happens). If you want REALLY spiffy winter performance, and you live in a snow and ice area (I'm in New England) put on WINTER tires for winter driving. So-called "all season" tires are pretty poor compromises at best for real winter conditions. The only thing to do is seriously consider buying it as a certified pre-owned from a Lexus dealer. Do your research on one of the auto sites and - with a bit of work - you'll be able to find CPOs at about the same price as Plain Old Used. The Lexus CPO warranty is crazy good, and you can buy a lot of extra, bumper-to-bumper coverage, with NO mileage limit for not bad money on top of what it comes with. So...Go for it. We have 2 other Lexus GX models (from 2006, almost 150K miles on each). They are very different kinds of models (derived from the 4Runner, body-on-frame), but their reliability and quality has been outstanding.
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