2009 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid
June 17, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under Cars
If you are the kind of person who wants a luxury SUV with a green edge than you will love the 2009 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid. The 400h is the first and only luxury SUV currently on the market.
2009 Lexus RX 400h
The 400h is the perfect example of how you can combine new greener technology without compromising power, style and luxury. The less powerful 3.3L V6 may not be very large for a luxury SUV – but when combined with the electric motor assist the powertrain can deliver an impressive 268 horsepower. The gas engine also has Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VCVT-i) which is just a fancy way of saying that the engine can adapt to any driving condition and adjust to deliver optimal fuel efficiency but won’t sacrifice power when power is needed. And all of these fuel saving techniques work as the 400h can achieve a very impressive 35 mpg of combined highway and city driving.
If you are interested in the Lexus Hybrid, keep a watch out for the 2010 Lexus RX 450h. It promises to be able to reduce greenhouse emissions by 70%.
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