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Used 2021 Lexus RX 450hL SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

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)

Which RX 450hL trim 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.

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Picayune, MS
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RX 450hL Base
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3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
premium leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
308 hp @ 6,000 rpm
308 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
247 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
247 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R18
235/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
29 / 28 / 29 MPG
29 / 28 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
499 / 482 miles
499 / 482 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,905 lb.
4,905 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
Height
67.7 in.
67.7 in.
Length
196.9 in.
196.9 in.
Wheelbase
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
7.5 cu. ft.
7.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
38.7 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
37.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
30.9 in.
30.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$50,714
$54,252
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.68
$0.72
Depreciation
$16,527
$18,951
Financing
$6,233
$7,109
Taxes & Fees
$1,837
$2,075
Fuel
$9,744
$9,744
Insurance
$5,272
$5,272
Maintenance
$8,211
$8,211
Repairs
$2,890
$2,890
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
Parchment, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Birch, leatherette
Parchment, premium leather
Birch, premium leather
Glazed Caramel, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Exterior
Nori Green Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Obsidian
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Eminent White Pearl
Caviar
Atomic Silver
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Eminent White Pearl
Caviar
Atomic Silver
Nori Green Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Obsidian