2016 Lexus RX 450h – Video

 

With a new, sharper exterior look, the latest RX isn’t just a crossover; it’s a fashion accessory. It sports the brand’s signature spindle grille that is flanked by triple L-shaped LED headlamps. The narrow lamps seem to give the RX a stern, confident look. Its seriousness and fashion-forward look is driven home by the angular grooves that cut from the fog lamps down to the aggressive front lip.
Backing up the style is an updated 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine with direct injection for the RX 350 model. This whips up 300 horsepower and sends it to the front wheels or all wheels, depending on customer selection. It’s now routed through a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

For the RX 450h hybrid model, the 3.5-liter runs on an atkinson-cycle for better efficiency, but the coupling of an electric motor brings it on par with its non—hybrid iteration.