In-depth reviews

Lexus RX Estate 450h 3.5 5dr CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3456
Trim	Not Available
Price	£57,055
Battery Capacity	1.8
Engine Power - BHP	313
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	178
Length	4890 mm
Width	1895 mm
Height	1685 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	695 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2100 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Touchscreen display and remote touch interface
4 driving modes EV/Eco/Normal/Sport
Analogue clock with GPS function
Apple car play/Android Auto
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Front and rear parking sensors with intelligent clearance sonar
Lane change flasher function
Lexus link connected services with available optional wifi
Lexus Premium Navigation with full European map capability, street view and connected services
Multi-information display 4-inch TFT
Push button starter
Reversing camera with back guide lines
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

E-Four Automatic transmission
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

12 speakers Pioneer audio
AUX socket with VTR compatibility
DAB Digital radio
DVD
Front and rear USB ports

Exterior Features

3 eye LED headlights with auto high beam
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Front and rear electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated, auto-folding door mirrors and reverse tilt
LED brake lights and rear lights with emergency brake signal
LED cornering headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED front and rear sequential indicators
LED front fog lights
Power back door system
Privacy glass, rear doors and tailgate
Puddle lights
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Roof rails

Interior Features

2 map pockets in the rear
2 way electric lumbar support
2 way manually adjustable front headrests
2 way manually adjustable rear headrests
2 x fixed shopping bag hooks in boot
2 x Sunvisors with vanity mirror and lamp
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x 12V power sockets
4 x tie down hooks in the boot
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
60/40 split folding rear seat with 40/20/40 folding ability
8 way electrically adjustable front seats
Card holder installed in driver and passengers sun visors
Centre and rear armrest with 2 cupholders
Centre armrest with storage box
Climate concierge
Dual zone climate control air conditioning system with S flow and Nanoe technology
Electrically adjustable leather steering wheel with paddle shifts and auto retraction function
Electrically adjustable steering column
Glasses holder in roof lighting panel
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Isofix standard child seat restraint mounting
Leather gear lever
LED interior illumination
Rear armrest with storage
Self charging hybrid
Single front passenger seat
Sliding/reclining rear seats
Small compartment to right of steering wheel
Tahara leather upholstery
Textile carpet mats

Passive Safety

3 point ELR front and rear seatbelts with pretensioners
ABS
Curtain airbags
Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
EBD + Brake Assist
Electronic parking brake
Electronically controlled braking
Front passenger seat cushion airbag
Hill assist control
Lexus safety system - dynamic radar cruise control, pre collision system day and night, lane tracing assist, road sign, automatic high beam, OTA
Passenger airbag cut-off device
Rear door child safety locks
Rear passenger side airbags
Traction control
Tyre pressure warning
WIL whiplash protection front seats

Security

Anti theft system with alarm, intrusion sensor, tilt sensor, glass breakage sensor and engine immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Security window etching
Smart keyless entry
Two motion door lock with double lock

Trim

Black grain inlay

Wheels

20" Alloy wheels
Temporary spare wheel

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.8
Battery Type	Nickel-Metal Hydride

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.007
Particles	0.001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	183
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	209
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	209
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	152

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3456
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Cylinder Layout	V6
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	94
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	83
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	35.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	40.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	34
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34
WLTP - MPG - Medium	42.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.1

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	41E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.7
Engine Power - BHP	313
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	335
Engine Torque - RPM	4600
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R20
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R20
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1685 mm
Length	4890 mm
Wheelbase	2790 mm
Width	1895 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2180 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	65
Gross Vehicle Weight	2715 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1579 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	695 l
Max. Loading Weight	615 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2100 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	13.8 m

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