Especificaciones y análisis del Lexus RX
Power
68HP
Torque
139Nm
Consumption
6.3l/100
Emissions
145g/km
0-100 km/h
7.8s
Top Speed
200km/h
Weight
2185kg
Price
68,430€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Automático Múltiplesv
AWD
5 / 5 doors
446 L
65 L
50 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Lexus RX 450h Premium · 68 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The 2011 Lexus RX 450h is not just a car; it's the embodiment of intelligent luxury and a vision for the future. In an era dominated by diesel engines, Lexus committed to a refined hybrid technology, creating a premium SUV that offered a unique driving experience, combining the power of a V6 with extraordinary efficiency and smoothness.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the RX 450h is like immersing yourself in an oasis of calm and silence. Driving in electric mode through the city is an almost magical experience, a serene glide that isolates you from external stress. When demanded, the hybrid system's response is immediate and powerful, a wave of linear and refined power that pushes you with surprising yet always controlled force. It's a vehicle that pampers you, transforming every journey into a moment of pure comfort.
Design and aesthetics
Its exterior design, with fluid lines and an aerodynamic silhouette, was avant-garde and has aged with remarkable elegance. But it's on the inside where the RX 450h truly captivates. The cabin is a sanctuary of noble materials, perfect fits, and obsessive attention to detail. Every surface you touch, from the soft leather of the seats to the polished wood, conveys a sense of quality and craftsmanship that defines true Japanese luxury.
Technology and features
This model was a technological showcase. Its heart, the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, was an engineering masterpiece that imperceptibly managed energy between the gasoline engine and electric motors to optimize performance and consumption. Inside, its infotainment system with the innovative Remote Touch controller, similar to a computer mouse, stood out, offering intuitive control over the vehicle's functions in an era when touchscreens were not the norm.
Competition
In the competitive luxury SUV segment, it faced German giants like the BMW X5, the Mercedes-Benz ML, and the Audi Q7. However, the Lexus was in a league of its own. While its rivals relied on powerful and noisy diesel engines, the RX 450h offered a unique alternative based on silence, the efficiency of its hybrid system, and legendary reliability, attracting a buyer who valued sophistication and intelligence over sheer brute force.
Conclusion
The Lexus RX 450h is a masterpiece of balance. It proved that a large, luxurious SUV could also be respectful and efficient, without sacrificing an ounce of comfort or performance. It's a car that takes care of you, offering the peace of mind of bombproof mechanics and the pleasure of a smooth, quiet drive. A brilliant choice that, even today, remains a benchmark for what modern luxury should be.