2021 Lexus RX 450hL Review
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- 58,239 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use
- 6cyl Automatic
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- Back-up camera
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- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Voorhees, NJ
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (29 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTJHGKFA7M2018125
Stock: M2018125
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-24-2024 - 25,934 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use
- 6cyl Automatic
- Galaxy Toyota (203 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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Located in Eatontown, NJ
Silver 2021 Lexus RX 450hL AWD eCVT 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V, AWD, Parchment w/Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim.<br><br>Odometer is 17911 miles below...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (29 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTJHGKFA8M2021440
Stock: M2021440
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-14-2024- 33,528 miles
- No accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use
- 6cyl Automatic
- Lexus of Watertown (403 mi away)
- Five Star Dealer
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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Located in Watertown, MA
Third Row Seat, Heated Seats, Moonroof, Nav System, Rear Air, Power Liftgate, All Wheel Drive, Quad Bucket Seats, HEATED LEATHER STEERING WHEEL, REAR ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (29 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTJHGKFA6M2020299
Stock: D2374
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-14-2025
2021 Lexus RX 450hL Review
byReese Counts
Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.
Pros
- Impeccable cabin finished with top-quality materials
- Advanced safety features come standard
- High fuel economy for a luxury crossover SUV
Cons
- Third-row space is tight for anyone other than small kids
- Less overall cargo capacity than competitors
- Touchpad controller is distracting to use
What's new
- Some previously optional features are now standard
- Wireless device charging pad is now available
- Part of the fourth RX generation introduced for 2016
Overview
Seating for seven people? High fuel economy? These are normally two qualities that are hard to find in one vehicle and yet the 2021 Lexus RX 450hL (mostly) pulls it off. The 450h designation means this is the hybrid version of Lexus' midsize SUV. It gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is well above average for this class of vehicle. Then there's the L designation at the end, indicating this is the longer, three-row RX version.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Lexus RX 450hL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.90 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$171/mo for RX 450hL Base
RX 450hL Base
vs
$178/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Unfortunately, that third row is quite cramped and best left for occasional use by small children. The RX 450hL also suffers from a lack of cargo space and a suboptimal infotainment interface that's distracting to use while driving. Still, it will be hard to find a similar mix of luxury, fuel economy and passenger capacity elsewhere. Plug-in hybrid versions of the Lincoln Aviator and Volvo XC90 will be your best bet for a roomier SUV, but know that they're considerably more expensive.
Which RX 450hL does Edmunds recommend?
The RX 450hL is only available in a single trim level, though we suggest opting for at least the Navigation package for its upgraded infotainment system and premium audio system.
Compare 2021 Lexus RX 450hL trim levels
Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart
2021 Lexus RX 450hL models
The Lexus RX 450hL is a three-row luxury hybrid SUV with seating for six or seven passengers. It uses a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a hybrid powertrain to produce a total of 308 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard.
Standard features on the RX 450hL include:
- 18-inch wheels
- LED headlights
- Keyless proximity entry with push-button start
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Simulated leather upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Six USB ports
- 8-inch touchscreen display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Nine-speaker sound system
Also standard are these advanced driver aids:
- Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the RX 450hL centered in its lane)
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Notable options include:
- Luxury package
- 20-inch wheels
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row outboard seats
- Rear door sunshades
- Upgraded interior trim
- Ambient interior lighting
- Heated steering wheel
- Navigation package
- Upgraded audio system
- Navigation
- 12.3-inch touchscreen display
- Upgraded LED headlights
- Wireless device charging pad
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
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5 out of 5 starswilly, 09/11/2018
2018 Lexus RX 450hL Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Best value out there among LUX Hybrid SUV. My previous SUV was BMW X3 i35, MSRP $55k and the Lexus 450HL is $65k, I am paying .38 cents more a month for my lease but is 39 month verses 36 months. The options included in the Lexus blows away the BMW X3. For the same, I would need to get a X5 and that would run in the $70k+ range. the trade off is the handling but the comfort and the … additional options and pricing are there to make you forget about it. Plus is larger in size and gets better gas mileage. you need to check it out before you make your final decision . worth a test drive or visit into a Lexus showroom.
Ride quality is great.Extra cargo space is nice
5 out of 5 starsVictor, 06/03/2019
2019 Lexus RX 450hL Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
We were on the fence with a Toyota Highlander Hybrid and a Ford Explorer hybrid when this vehicle came on our radar.Our third row requirement is rare (kids+mil+dog) so we wanted a car that had a third row but not too often for long drives.
The interiors on this were plush (Black leather with grey trims) and the ride quality is way better than both the highlander and the explorer. The … media interface is meh but we mostly hear songs and navigation via bluetooth which works smooth once connected the first time.
The built in navi is strictly ok. Sound quality from the speakers is way better...we had a Kia Sorento SX with JBL Infinity speakers and 2500 W amp before this and this stock system beats the sound of that !
Heated seats,mood lighting, wood trim, easy controls for mirros and windows have little Lexus touches that make it a plush choice for a hybrid car.
So far we have driven it 2500 miles and got around 26 -28 mpg with 40:60 mix of city/highway driving. The mileage goes way up to 30-35mpg if you are cruising with very little acceleration at 65-70 mph.
Road noise is minimum and the best part of the car is that it floats over all the bumps and lane reflectors without a shock being sent up into the cabin zone.
The switch from hybrid mode to engine only is a little noticeable for sound but only if you have driven a plug in hybrid before where it is seamless.The car does not jerk or pause when it happens and the CVT then takes it over very smoothly.
The one star I docked in the review is for the entertainment system that is missing the android carplay and a touchscreen interface.The joystick control is super distracting when driving.
Lexus RX 450hL Luxury model - Excellent Choice
5 out of 5 starsShashikant Choudhary, 08/01/2020
2018 Lexus RX 450hL Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Very excited when I got the car in Jan'2019. This is fully loaded, as it is the luxury model, with all the bells and whistles. It's best value out there among Luxury SUV. I did test drive X5 and GLE and found RX 450hL better in every respect in the $65-$70K range. It's larger in size and gets better gas mileage and better pickup due to hybrid engine and the car is easily able to get to … 90 mph. Ride is as smooth as silk, very quiet and high end interior. CVT transmission is very smooth and the instant torque very fast in sports mode. I am only missing Apple Car that has been launched in 2020 model and doesn't have software upgrade option from Lexus Dealer. My suggestion would be to Lexus to provide Apple car play upgrade option through dealer.
Excellent Crossover
5 out of 5 starsBri from Wi, 12/11/2018
2018 Lexus RX 450hL Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Never thought I would buy a hybrid, but the Smoothness is the CVT and the instant torque sold me. Ride is as smooth as silk. Very quiet and high end interior. Only gripe is the exterior styling.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Lexus RX 450hL, so we've included reviews for other years of the RX 450hL since its last redesign.
2021 RX 450hL Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $51,310 |
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Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 29 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $171/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 7.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the RX 450hL models:
- Lexus Safety System+
- Includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, automatic braking, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist.
- Lexus Enform Safety Connect
- Automatically alerts emergency services in the event of a crash or distress. Also includes a stolen vehicle locator.
- Panoramic Rearview Camera
- Gives a broad look at what's behind you before you back up, taking advantage of the 12.3-inch widescreen display.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover16.7%
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