Used 2014 Lexus RX 450h Consumer Reviews

Great - but!!!

This is my 2nd RX, previously owning a 2008 RX400h, the 450 is definitely the better of the two. It is extremely comfortable, fun to drive, well appointed & stylish. I drive a lot, so it is important that I don't feel beat up or worn out after 5-8 hours. There isn't much I don't really like about this vehicle. My disappointment has been with mpg in both vehicles. I am a "hyper-miler", squeezing every mpg out of the car I can. In the 450, after two years I was averaging 30.5 mpg; getting 32-33 mpg's on many trips. Something changed and I'm lucky to get 28.5 now. The same with the 400h after 70K. Raising the issue with Lexus netted "that's too bad", offering no interest/solution to fix it!

Lexus’s Roadmaster

Great car, worth every penny. We purchased this car after our BMW. It was such a relief to be back with Lexus again! We had a 2008 RX400h and it was a fantastic car. The rx450h is even better. I absolutely love the sporty f-sport look. Mechanically, this car has exceeded my expectations with very minimal problems. We did have to replace the transmission at 68,000 which was very frustrating and pricy, but other than that, it’s a great car. I would definitely purchase a Lexus again. It’s a fantastic car. I love the ability to put the address on your phone and sync it to the Mac in the car. The maintenance is so cheap and everything works, a HUGE change from the bmw. My only criticism is the workmanship. The interior is not very luxurious. Maybe that’s cause I’m coming from a BMW, but the dashboard and center console are not very impressive. That’s something that definitely makes me miss my bimmer. Acceleration is great, super fast in sports mode. Eco mode does the absolute opposite of what it’s intended to do. I feel like it takes up more gas. I average at about 23-26 mpg, my mom gets 28 on hers (she has a 2013 rx450h as well). If you’re considering buying it, go for it! It’s a great car. It’s been a year and I still love it, the value has increased so much since last year! Gotta love Lexus! Update: we’ve had this car for almost 2 years, it’s a great car but the only thing is that the paint feels very cheap in the body isn’t the best. Any small ding would make a big dent. Coming from BMW, it was much stronger. Even the older lexus were stronger than this one. Still highly recommended!

Buy one and keep it forever

My 2013 RX450h is staying in the family. I bought it 4 years old and plan to keep it as long as I can drive. It came totally loaded with every possible option. And they are worth it. All the bells and whistles that make driving and owning a dream. Mileage is fantastic, easily average 30 plus highway, 29 city. Regular gas. I see some people complaining about mileage and wonder if they really know how to drive a hybrid. If you are a pedal to the medal, slam on the brakes like many drivers, your mileage will be bad. Easy does it, coast when you can and brake gently. Not always possible but it’s a goal so long as you are not hindering traffic. Generally, I have the car serviced at Toyota, same oils and fluids and much cheaper. 50k miles on the tires before replacement. 80k on rear brakes and still good. 12 speaker audio, unreal quality. If the hybrid battery wears out, I’ll replace it but probably not by Lexus, too expensive. The V6 engine is good for at least 300k if cared for. Our friends love riding in the rear, say they love the luxury and elevated seats and great visibility. Going on 11 years old and still looks new.

Good for city; Expensive gas for highway

A hybrid advice was to have vehicle not to exceed 65 mpg to be economical with gas, so I try to drive within the Eco range. However, from stop, the suv has to go beyond Eco to Power range just to move forward at a pace that doesn't bother the cars behind you. As soon as the suv has acquired speed below Power range, then you can drive with Eco. On highway, I would stay within the Eco range to see how soon I could raise the speed up to 60 mpg. I believe it took me 4 highway exits to get there. Next time, I should time it. I guess you really have to be aware of staying within the Eco range, to get the mileage benefits of this car. The car insulation is really great, drives smooth with good vehicle handling.

POOR fuel economy!

Very disappointed! Fuel economy well below the EPA estimates. Had I known I would only get 22-23mpg I wouldn't have wasted my money on the hybrid version. Definitely feel cheated. Poor design of back seats. There is a large gap between the back seats that is both a safety hazzard and is unsightly. Poor design of navigation/computer as unable to perform many functions when the vehicle is in motion. Windshield wipers/washer has poor coverage of the front windshield. Unable to close off outside air when the defroster is engaged.

Better than Mercedes,BMW

GAS MILEAGE

I see people here having concerns about gas mileage in the RXh and feel I might have some advice. I am on my second hybrid SUV from Lexus and also owned an LS. The first thing lots of people do not seem to realize is that in order to extend your gas mileage in any car, including hybrids, YOU HAVE TO KEEP THAT HEAVY FOOT OFF THE ACELERATOR! Driving faster than a maximum of 65 will diminish your mileage, also driving in hilly terrain, fast take-offs, your AC usage, incorrect tire pressure, and otherwise rough handling. In addition, you have to go into the RXs' information setting and reset the gas mileage indicator to see the true mileage. Hope this helps.

Luxury

Very nice suv with style. Price was high but you’re driving a Lexus.

Best Buy 2013 hybrid SUV 450 Lexus

Rare car in demand

gas math

I had planned on buying an rx450h tomorrow. It was a great looking car that I have driven a couple of different times, so can't rate that. But i did want to talk about the 'gas' math. In 2021, it is $0.56 more per gallon for premium and regular gas. The RX450h has a 17.2 gallon tank. So at this date, it is a full $10 more per tank. I fill up every 2 to 3 weeks. So $10 spread across time ... IDK if it's worth a serious argument. HOWEVER, I want this car to travel ... up to 1000 miles at a time. I used to take a silverado that got 22 miles per gallon on those trips and was hoping for some savings. With premium gas, that will be about the same cost with the lexus with much more comfort. If we just use round numbers and say you will get 500 gallons per tank (presuming 30 mpg), that is a per mile cost of .099 if you could use regular gas and .119 per mile for premium. So, about 2 cents per mile difference for premium over regular gas. If you want to assume 400 miles per tank, That is $0.124 per mile at regular gas, while premium would be $0.148 per mile. About 2.5 cents per mile difference. Is that expensive? depends on your driving habits. If you drive 10 miles a day, it is $1.48 on the high end, $1.19 on the lower end. If you drive hundreds of miles, it's way more. For a 60 mile trip, it is $8.88 with premium, $7.44 with regular gas (using the 400 miles per tank figures). For a 600 mile trip, add a zero to all the numbers... $88.80 premium and 74.40 regular ... $14.40 difference. There have definitely been times where that $14.40 is a big difference. Thankfully, that's just one less fast food meal these days, that I don't need anyway. I used to drive a corolla and got 40 miles per gallon on the highway, so I'm going to have to spend more unless I go back to a corolla. Since discovering this premium gas requirement, I haven't decided if I will change my purchase decision. But with the cost of gas discussion in the comments, thought i would put some numbers out there.