After traveling for several months hybrid car, I finally got used to the fact that when you start a car, the interior is not filled with the roar of the engine, that on the road only cars are second to you, and passers-by, on the contrary, do not notice the car sneaking around the yard, only slightly rustling its tires.
Element: asphalt
The RX 450h is primarily a city dweller. It is comfortable to stand in a traffic jam and convenient to maneuver in traffic. Thanks to the rear view camera and parking sensors in front bumper Parking a five-meter crossover is not difficult, especially in dry weather. But the location of the camera itself is unfortunate - in case of bad weather, the “all-seeing eye” instantly gets dirty and before parking, you either have to get out of the car to wipe it, or you need to park with the help of parking sensors and mirrors. But without the help of a camera and parking sensors, parking would be problematic; rearward visibility of the RX is very poor
IN long trips V dark time The hardest thing for a day is not to fall asleep while driving.
Lexus sways lullingly on bumps and unevenness, and the speed is not felt at all. All this has a soporific effect on the driver.
It’s good that manufacturers have provided a projection of speed onto the windshield. In Moscow - the kingdom traffic cameras, aimed at motorists at every corner like pistols - this greatly helps to keep the speed under control and allows you not to be distracted from the road by the instruments once again.
The optics do an excellent job and confidently cut through the darkness of a country road with beams of light - the main thing is not to forget to turn off the high beam when an oncoming car appears on the horizon. Otherwise, you risk blinding everyone sitting inside for a few seconds. Features such as automatic on/off high beam, not provided in RX.
Let's get comfortable
The RX 450h's interior is definitely its strong point, and it’s hard to find fault with anything here. Lots of settings for the driver and passenger seats, adjustable steering wheel height and reach, convenient location of climate control and music system controls.
When the ignition is turned on, the seat moves towards the steering wheel, which at the same time moves towards the driver. This makes getting out of the car and getting behind the wheel much more convenient.
The interior finishing materials are made at the highest level: expensive leather, high-quality and soft plastic, wooden and aluminum inserts - all this is harmoniously combined in the cabin. And city traffic jams are just the perfect time to enjoy the interior to the fullest.
A car was provided for a test drive in F-Sport versions, the main differences from the usual one except for the F-Sport nameplate on the body: silver inserts, leather decorative elements, black ceiling and darkened 19-inch alloy wheels.
The only thing you need to get used to is the Remote Touch control joystick. Getting to the right “icon” the first time is not easy.
Even despite the experience of communicating with others Lexus models equipped with Remote Touch, learning how to use it is not easy.
But music lovers will be delighted with the Mark Levinson audio system with support for CD, MP3, WMA and DVD with 15 speakers scattered throughout the cabin. The sound quality is at a very high level, and the volume limit even allows you to organize small “open airs” when going outdoors.
Two hearts
The RX 450h Hybrid is powered by a 3.5-liter Atkinson V6 engine (a more fuel-efficient version of the regular four stroke engine, working on the principle of the Otto cycle), in which there are 245 Horse power. In transmission front-wheel drive model A hybrid uses two motor generators. The first, gasoline-powered generator acts as a starter and can charge the battery or other electric motors as needed. The second has 167 horsepower and works in conjunction with the gasoline engine to send power to the front wheels. The total output of both is 295 horsepower. The RX 450h's petrol and electric motors have peak power outputs in different ranges. Thus, the sum of the power outputs of these two engines represents the peak power under real-world operating conditions, but also takes into account the individual RPM for each.
If regular car, equipped with a gasoline engine, fuel consumption in traffic jams increases, while for the RX, on the contrary, it reaches a minimum level. When driving at low speed Gas engine is completely switched off, and the car moves only with the help of an electric motor, and emissions harmful substances into the atmosphere are reduced to zero.
For a few minutes, while the 288-volt nickel-metal hybrid battery has a charge, the Lexus transforms into a real electric car, but in this mode the car can only travel a few kilometers.
Moreover, you also need to dose the gas supply carefully - one thing sharp pressing(or exceeding the speed limit of 50 km/h), and the power of the electric motor is no longer enough - the gasoline engine is connected.
To force a shutdown gasoline engine and make the RX drive only on electric power, there is an EV button next to the automatic transmission selector. True, it is not always possible to switch the car to electric mode the first time. And if sometimes this is due to the battery being discharged to “zero”, about which the corresponding inscription is displayed on the display, then from time to time you have to be content with the inscription “EV mode is not available now,” the reasons for which you can only guess at.
The last days of owning RX coincided with a sad event - the 1.5-year-old iPhone began to rapidly lose battery power and randomly reboot. At the service center, after carrying out express diagnostics, they concluded that the phone’s battery was dying. The new battery wasn't particularly expensive, plus I had to pay for the labor.
Leaving the service center on a hybrid Lexus, I tried to roughly imagine the scenario of the death of the hybrid battery in this car, the price of which is equal to the cost of the average budget runabout, and how much it will cost to replace it and work when the warranty on the car expires.
Drive
If you set yourself the goal of saving fuel, you can really achieve amazing results - consumption in the city is reduced to 7.5 liters per 100 km. But to do this, you first need to switch to ECO mode and barely touch the accelerator pedal, and when starting from a traffic light, allow even budget small cars to overtake you.
Moving in this mode, you feel like a kind of two-ton turtle that has to drag your house on you. On the other hand, why crawl somewhere when you’re already comfortable in your own house?
In Normal mode, which is ideal for cruising around town comfortably, the RX wakes up immediately. Fuel consumption increases slightly, but the crossover ceases to be excessively rough and slow. Driving the car immediately becomes much more pleasant. But when cornering, the RX 450h is just as impressively thoughtful as it is measured and calm in other road situations.
The Lexus truly comes alive in Sport mode. When turned on this mode dashboard lights up with a predatory scarlet flame, and the hybrid turns into a real sports crossover. In this mode you can “light up”. When starting from a place to reach more power An electric motor is connected to the gasoline engine, thanks to which acceleration to 100 km/h occurs in 7.8 seconds. True, consumption increases to almost 14 liters, but it’s worth it. The only thing that overshadows the pleasure of a high-speed ride is the overly light steering wheel, which does not very reliably convey information about the position of the wheels, which, apparently, was done for the sake of comfort and convenience.
On an empty section of the highway near Moscow, we managed to reach a speed of 190 km/h, and the car was ready to accelerate further, unlike the RX 350, which stopped accelerating after the needle reached 180.
Last minutes together
Sitting in a car in the parking lot of the Lexus press park, waiting for company representatives to come down to pick him up, I once again remembered everything that had happened between us over these months: transporting a Christmas tree that fit into the trunk (although one seat had to be lowered), slush and snow in the Tver region, where we were stuck for several hours, minutes that seemed like an eternity when we were alone in Moscow traffic jams, and the first rays of the spring sun, which melted the ice on the roof and finally allowed us to open the hatch.
Now cost all-wheel drive version The RX 450h in the F Sport configuration costs RUB 3,498,000, and the most affordable front-wheel drive petrol version RX in the Prestige configuration can be purchased for RUB 2,122,000.
RX 450h is good, comfortable and quality car, but it is not without flaws, and there are points in it that could be improved. Perhaps the new RX, which was presented at the New York Auto Show just as this material was being prepared, will become exactly the ideal that other premium-segment manufacturers will strive for.
The car was shown there in all its glory, but they didn’t talk about it separately, but it’s worth it because it’s one of the few cars with its own philosophy. You don’t have to accept it, you can admire it, but you definitely have a philosophy and your own character.
Let's start with the fact that this is not the only hybrid that I managed to drive, I also drove two German hybrid crossovers, but what, only in Japan they can make hybrid installations. One official press release about the model is worth it, which describes in detail that a separate plant was built for this model, that everything inside the plant is sterile, the gateways to the entrance and exit work, and there is not a single speck of dust in the workshops to bring the electrical equipment to perfection . In general, typical Japanese meticulousness in everything and the continuation of the good old traditions, when a samurai could sharpen the blade of his sword all his life, trying to achieve an unattainable absolute sharpness... And the Germans, meanwhile, without bothering, put Japanese batteries on their hybrids and secretly at night under the covers they continue to design powerful diesels with an endless supply of super-turbocharged fives.
To begin with, I’ll say right away: the car is not for those who love sports and drive, and not for off-road enthusiasts. This is the car of a wealthy, satisfied person who is annoyed by all this fuss and noise. Ideal car for unity with nature in the Volga expanses, when you are driving on electric power and the completely soundproofed engine does not distract from the singing of birds, the whistling of the wind and classical music from a good audio system even with the slightest sounds.
However, it is not difficult to overtake other cars on the highway. Still, 7.8 seconds to a hundred works. True, the hybrid RX accelerates like a trolleybus - sooooo smoothly, without jerking, even if you put a glass of water on the hood, nothing will spill. Passengers will be happy.
Wherever it was possible to make it comfortable in RX, we did it everywhere. When choosing between drive and comfort in in this case always preferred the second. Therefore, there is the softest suspension, and the most leather seats with ventilation and heating, and such sound insulation that when you open the window, you pay more attention not to the flow of air, but to the noise that suddenly burst into the car.
Of course, the RX is not an SUV, not an SUV at all. He even has four-wheel drive made in a special way for fuel economy and general philosophy. general power hybrid installation 299 hp - in this case, the gasoline V6 engine rotates only the front wheels, i.e. essentially a machine front-wheel drive crossover, which saves excellent fuel, permanent all-wheel drive in the city is not needed at all, and for rear axle A separate electric motor is responsible. Total: one gasoline engine in front, one electric motor also in front and another electric motor in the rear. One chief engineer knows HOW it all manages to work together, and in such a way that there are no twitches, jumps, vibrations - nothing, just uniform motion with a decent amount of power. Yes, it’s boring for those who like to drive, but everyone is comfortable and there’s enough dynamics.
Yes, it’s not an SUV, but you can still drive comfortably on a bad road.
Lexus looked forward with fear and squinted his eyes strangely
In general, Sabantuy is held in this place near Kazan, so you can find the corresponding attributes in the field
Local residents looked around with some suspicion when a large crossover rushed past them, completely silently, rustling only with tires.
And it can be beautiful in the middle zone.
The birds are singing, the grass is rustling. The best thing about the hybrid is that when stopped, the engine rarely turns at all, and all systems: air conditioning, lights, music - everything is in normal mode. I say, a philosophy for those who value in a car, above all, comfort and ease, and not a ragged rhythm. In this, by the way, key difference from European hybrids. The Germans, of course, bought themselves Japanese batteries and are making hybrids, but the philosophy remains German: first of all, VZHZHZH-VZHZH, and so that no soft suspension (bad roads?! no, we haven’t heard), everything is tight and gathered into a fist... and well, yes, we also installed an electric motor here, so you can drive it a little, a kilometer or two, so as not to wake up the children sleeping at home with the squeal of tires and the rumbling of the engine , but there you only have to make it to the autobahn, and then wow!”
For the Japanese, the dynamics are spread evenly over all of their 7.8 seconds to a hundred, and the electric motors work more actively. A kind of calm samurai or quietly sneaking ninja.
Let's take a quick look at the salon. Good car first of all, it must be done well inside, for the owner, and then show off outside
In the back, in general, there is also a lot of space, and you simply drown in the seats. Some of the nicest seats ever.
Funny rudiments tell us that the ancestors of the luxury crossover were once quite shabby and well-built jeeps.
Such an iron gear knob
By the way, please note that Lexus was made with full consideration and for American market, therefore, while Europeans traditionally control the air conditioner using “twists”, here are buttons that switch the temperature up or down by half a degree.
You press the button, the light comes on and... nothing happens. Only lights up green READY. You switch the transmission to mode D and drive off in absolute silence, pick up speed, press the gas a little sharper and catch a slight rustling sound - somewhere out there, in the distance, the engine has started.
I already talked about philosophy, so here you go, there is no tachometer here:
The arrow shows how economically the vehicle's resource is used. You drive economically, without jerking - the arrow is in Eco, you press the gas to the floor and accelerate as much as possible - the arrow is how much engine power is used this moment. When braking or coasting, energy is recovered, you look and rejoice - not only do you not spend anything, but also, on the contrary, you charge the battery.
Sometimes, even in a standing position, the engine will not start for a short time if the battery is very low.
As for fuel consumption.
The manufacturer gives: 6.6 liters per 100 km in the city and 6.0 on the highway, which, of course, is possible, but in ideal conditions and if you set such a goal. Consumption figures from the manufacturer are always values in a vacuum, which in reality turn into one or two, and sometimes more, additional liters per hundred. Here, consumption in the city is 9-10 liters, and on the highway with frequent truck transfers it is 8-9, which is very good for a large loaded crossover. Still, the element of hybrids is the city. It is in the city that they fully exploit their potential. As you can see, even the manufacturer gives similar consumption figures for the city and highway (although in the case of non-hybrid cars, these figures can sometimes vary by almost one and a half to two times).
Summary: an amazingly well-functioning system, one of the most advanced hybrids. This is not a car for racing, not an attraction that shakes the nerves and eats up money, but a car for an accomplished person who simply needs a car for life, to comfortably move himself around the city and be able to go out into nature, enjoying peace, quiet and just a feeling the fact that you are sitting behind the wheel of the most advanced and expensive gadget in the world =) I am under an ambiguous impression, a car with a deep philosophy.
At the New York Auto Show, along with the “traditional” version of the 4th generation Lexus RX, the hybrid option– RX 450h. This crossover went on sale in key world markets by the end of 2015, and reached Russia at the very beginning of 2016.
The appearance of the “fourth” Lexus RX 450h is made in the same vein as the exterior of the “350”, but still is not without distinctive details.
The front of the gas-electric model still features a large “spindle” of the radiator grille, the silhouette stands out with its swift outlines, and the rear includes LED lights and a neat tailgate.
Different for a hybrid rear bumper– it has a slightly revised architecture with hidden pipes exhaust system. In addition, the Lexus emblems are placed on a blue background, and the “Hybrid” inscriptions are found along the body.
Inside, the “fourth” Lexus RX 450h is an almost absolute copy of the standard crossover. In the arsenal hybrid crossover– a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a modern panel with a huge 12.3-inch diagonal screen in the center, expensive finishing materials and high level execution. The main difference is the instrument cluster, in which the indicator for the functioning of the hybrid drive is located in place of the tachometer.
The driver and passengers in the “450” will be just as comfortable as in the gasoline RX 350. There is enough space in both rows of seats, the optimally molded front seats have a grippy profile and great customization options, and the “gallery” offers a separate ventilation unit, adjustable backrest and optional heated outer seats and multimedia installation screens.
Capacity luggage compartment varies from 553 to 1626 liters (depending on the position of the back of the rear sofa).
For the fourth generation Lexus RX 450h, a 3.5-liter engine is offered naturally aspirated engine V6 operating according to the Atkinson cycle, which is responsible for the rotation of the front wheels, and is assisted by two electric motors - one of them is in charge rear wheels, and the second one assists gasoline internal combustion engine. Total hybrid potential power plant has 300 “horses”, and the transmission of traction to the wheels is ensured by automatic transmission E-CVT transmissions with electronic control.
In "constructive terms" different versions The 4th generation Lexus RX has no differences: the hybrid is based on a “trolley” from the 3rd generation model with a classic McPherson in front and a “multi-link” in the rear, electric power steering and ventilated wheels brake system on four wheels.
In Russia, the fourth generation Lexus RX in a hybrid modification, according to data for 2018, is offered in two trim levels - “Premium” and “Exclusive”.
- For a “gasoline-electric” car they ask from 4,440,000 rubles, and “in the base” it “flaunts”: 18-inch wheel rims, dual-zone climate control, ten airbags, heated front seats, LED lighting equipment front and rear, standard audio system , multimedia center, as well as a host of other equipment.
- The “top” configuration of the “450” will cost from 4,886,000 rubles, and in addition to the above, it has an audio system premium class, 20-inch wheels, front seats with electric adjustments, panoramic roof, all-round visibility complex, adaptive chassis, second row of seats with electric drive and much more.
For the first time premium Japanese crossovers Lexus brand The RX 450h was shown to the general public about 10 years ago, in November 2007. A few months later, the model went on sale on the world market. At the same time, it gained popularity among domestic buyers - several thousand copies of this model were sold in the country every year. Over the entire production period, the crossover has experienced one restyling in 2012 and a generation change in 2015.
First generation hybrid crossover
One of the reasons why the 2009 RX 450h Hybrid model year The crossover's original design immediately attracted the attention of car enthusiasts. The car combined the parameters of stylish sports sedans, spacious salon And good maneuverability. At the same time, the car moved very quietly and consumed a minimum of fuel - especially compared to crossovers of the same class.
Even the first generation RX 450h (which is classified as the third generation of the entire series) received a good set of options:
- 8-inch diagonal multimedia system display;
- multifunctional steering wheel with switches;
- remote control of audio, navigator, climate control and other systems.
The model is equipped with a projector for displaying information on the windshield. The vehicle's instrument readings are displayed in white. Information from the navigator and audio system also comes here, which allows the driver not to be distracted from the road.
Characteristics and modifications
The RX 450h power unit combines a series-standard 3.5-liter gasoline engine and two electric motor providing fast acceleration and fuel economy. The total performance of electric motors is 235 hp. s., conventional power unit – 249 horsepower. Other features of the model include the presence of a special EV Mode, which allows you to move only with the help of electric motors. Because of this, the car's performance is comparable to the RX 350 model, and the consumption figures are much lower.
Table 1. Crossover parameters.
| Characteristic | Meaning | |
| Model years | 2009–2012 | 2012–2015 |
| Power unit parameters | ||
| Engine capacity | 3456 cc cm | |
| Power | 249 l. With. | |
| Transmission | CVT | |
| Crossover drive | Full (4WD) | |
| Speed | 200 km/h | |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 7.9 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Gasoline consumption (combined mode) | 6.3 l | |
| dimensions | ||
| Length x Width x Height | 4.77x1.885x1.725 m | |
| Vehicle base | 2.74 m | |
| Ground clearance | 17.0 cm | 17.5 cm |
| Track (front/rear) | 1.63/1.635 m | |
| Trunk | 446/1570 l | |
The premium hybrid has a fairly rigid body, providing a high degree of safety, and high functionality even basic configuration. The most affordable car option is equipped with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, auxiliary system for braking and road stability control. This same basic version received two parking sensors and is equipped with adaptive headlights.
Table 2. Modifications to Russian market.
New generation RX 450h
Following Lexus generation The RX looks even sportier in appearance, primarily due to the sharp edges of the body. Secondly, due to the spindle-shaped radiator grille with chrome trim. The vehicle's energy efficiency has been increased compared to previous versions due to an improved engine and economical LED headlights.
Interior features
The interior of the updated Lexus is practically no different from other models of the RX series. Inside the crossover you can see a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a 12.3-inch multimedia screen and expensive trim. The difference lies in the different arrangement of instruments on the panel - including the presence of a hybrid power plant indicator.
Driver and passengers new hybrid offers large space inside the cabin. The crossover can easily accommodate 5 adults of normal and even tall height and mid-spec. Passengers in the second row also feel comfortable, with enough space left for their knees. A battery pack takes up minimal trunk space, allowing you to store an additional 539 liters of cargo in this compartment - just 14 liters less compared to the RX 350 model.
Crossover technical parameters
As in the previous generation, the car is equipped with one gasoline and two electric motors. However, the performance of the power unit increased by 14 hp. s., which allows it to accelerate to 100 km/h 0.1 s faster. Moreover, about 1 liter less gasoline is spent.
In the new generation, the hybrid has become a little longer and has increased ground clearance, which increases its cross-country ability. Most other parameters have not changed. Although there are more driving modes. Now the driver can choose options such as “Eco”, “Sport” or “Normal”. And for top-end configuration such modes as “Individual”, “Sport C” and “Sport C+” are also offered. The latter option makes the car's suspension more rigid, improving cornering.
Table 3. New generation features.
| Feature name | Meaning |
| Motor Features | |
| Power unit volume | 3456 cc cm |
| Performance | 263 l. With. |
| checkpoint | Stepless variator |
| Transmission | All-wheel drive |
| Max. speed | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration to hundreds | 7.7 sec |
| Fuel consumption (mixed mode) | 5.3 l |
| Crossover dimensions | |
| LxWxH | 4.89x1.895x1.705 m |
| Base dimensions | 2.79 m |
| Clearance | 19.5 cm |
| Tracks (front/rear) | 1.64/1.63 m |
| Luggage compartment | 539/1612 l |
Auto safety
To increase the level of protection for passengers and the driver, the Lexus RX450h is equipped with an impressive set of systems:
- a full set of airbags (from front and side to curtain and knee);
- traction control system;
- emergency braking and blind spot monitoring;
- front and rear parking sensors.
Testing of the crossover according to all standards, from NCAP to IIHS, has proven its safety for both passengers and the driver, as well as pedestrians. The car received almost the highest scores in all categories. Although its safety systems best protect people in the cabin from side collisions.
Offers for the Russian market
To the Russian market new model The RX comes in three trim levels:
- Standard, which received 19-inch wheel disks, mirrors with turn signals, leather steering wheel, electric heating windshield, multimedia system with 8-inch screen, cruise control and climate control;
- Premium, with 20-inch wheels, 12.3-inch display, heated second row of seats and Remote Touch joystick;
- Exclusive, with panoramic roof, LED backlight thresholds and an audio system with 15 speakers.
Price minimum configuration in 2015 was about 3.165 million rubles. Currently, you can purchase one of the 2017 models in Russia for 4.5 million. And the top modification will cost another half a million rubles more.
Table 4. Options and costs in the Russian Federation.
Lexus RX fourth generation has become even sportier, its exterior is dominated by sharp edges, making it strikingly different from its predecessor in appearance. The main element of the front is the large spindle-shaped radiator grille, bordered by a chrome outline. As energy saving technologies the car is equipped with a full set LED optics, starting from the headlights to the rear lights.
A new version The RX450h, offered for the Russian market, is equipped the latest system hybrid drive, which combines two electric engines and a 3.5-liter gasoline engine power unit V6, sending power to all four wheels (AWD). In EV mode, the RX450h can drive virtually silently without using gas or emitting emissions.
Standard equipment includes: 19-inch alloy wheels, side mirrors with turn signal repeaters and heating, electrical adjustment and electric folding; electric heated windshield (entire surface), welcome lighting when entering the car, leather multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, electric drive and heated front seats, 8-inch LCD display on the center console. The Premium package offers 20-inch wheels, a power sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and seat upholstery. perforated leather, 12.3" display and Remote Touch control joystick, heated second row seats. Exclusive configuration Features available such as a roof with a panoramic view with opening section, LED illuminated door sill guards, upgraded leather upholstery, 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system, adaptive adjustable suspension(AVS), etc.
The basis driving force The RX450h has a hybrid powertrain derated to 263 hp. V6 petrol engine (engine Toyota series 2GR-FKS), operating on the Atkinson cycle and two 120 kW electric motors, and the total output of the power plant is 313 hp. The rear-mounted battery pack does not require external charging. The declared fuel consumption in the new generation has become even lower - 5.3 l/100 km. Transmission of traction to the wheels is provided by an electronically controlled E-CVT automatic transmission. Thanks to the high dynamics of the electric motors, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds with CO2 emissions of just 122 g/km. Thanks to the high torque of electric motors and its constant availability hybrid Lexus The RX450h behaves more lively at the start than the RX350, although in general the acceleration time is the same.
In the new generation, the RX has increased the size of the body and wheelbase: the latter has grown by 5 cm, the length of the car has increased by 12.7 mm. Chassis design compared to previous generation has not changed fundamentally and still includes independent suspension all wheels (McPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear). As standard, the car is equipped with a selector for selecting ECO/NORMAL/SPORT driving modes, and for the Exclusive package with adaptive suspension an additional set of modes is offered: CUSTOMIZE/SPORT S/SPORT S+. The last one does adaptive suspension tougher for better passage turns.
The Lexus RX450h restraint system includes a full range of airbags (front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags and front knee airbags for the driver and passenger), as well as child restraints and active head restraints. In addition, in standard equipment included: system electronic control stability (ESP) with a set of ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, traction control TCS system and hill assist system; tire pressure indicator, adaptive headlights and emergency braking alarm. Options include a blind spot monitoring system, parking exit assistant in reverse and other assistance systems.
The new RX450h offers a spacious interior, especially for rear passengers- both for the legs and above the head, while rear seats are divided, move longitudinally, allow you to adjust the tilt of the backrests and are equipped with a folding servo. The battery pack located at the rear is placed in such a way that it “eats up” very little space in the trunk (its volume is 539 liters, which is only 14 liters less than the standard petrol version). In general, interest in hybrid modifications on the Russian market is growing steadily, although not so significantly. On the other hand, judging by the stated prices, the RX450h is offered by dealers at almost the same starting price as the RX350 in standard, however, it is difficult to find such cars on the open market, and the cost of the next Premium version is significantly higher than even the most expensive RX350 configuration.
