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2006 Lexus RX400h Review
Hybrid-powered SUV boasts power and luxury.
2006 RX400h Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus RX 400h offers more power, more features and better fuel economy than the regular RX 330. That may be enough justification for the $4,000-$5,000 premium over a loaded RX 330. A better justification may be knowing that you are driving one of the most environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet, cleaner than electric cars when the big picture is considered. Another justification is a little less tangible: The RX 400h is a technological marvel and would be an interesting vehicle to own.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from the Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Lexus RX 400h |
| Engines (standard) | 208-hp 3.3-liter dohc 24v V6 w VVT-i, 167-hp motor generator, 68-hp motor generator |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 208-hp 3.3-liter dohc 24v V6 w VVT-i, 167-hp motor generator, 68-hp motor generator |
| Transmissions (optional) | automatic electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with planetary gear unit for gear reduction and power splitting, electronic all-wheel drive control system |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage advanced frontal airbags; side-impact airbags mounted in front seats; front and rear curtain airbags with rollover sensor; driver's knee airbag; force-limiting seatbelt pretensioners for driver and front passenger; three-point belts for three rear passengers; ALR/ELR seatbelt retractors on all outboard seating positions except driver; top tether anchors (3) and ISO-FIX bars in the rear seat; ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Electronically Controlled Brake system with regenerative control; Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system (VDIM); all-wheel drive |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-255-3987 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
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| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus RX 400h |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, AM/FM/cassette/6CD stereo, 10-way power driver and 8-way front passenger seats, one-touch power windows, power locks with remote, power liftgate, power outside mirrors w auto dimming, Homelink, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, memory for wheel, driver's seat and outside mirrors, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, auto-retracting cargo cover, floor mats, automatic on/off headlamps, fog lamps, steering wheel controls for audio, multi-function display, cruise control, voice recognition and telephone |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | DVD navigation, Mark Levinson audio, tow hitch |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 268 |
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| Fuel Economy | 30/26 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.2/72.6/66.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/54.9/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/54.5/36.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 83.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | McPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | dual-link strut, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4365 |
| Stock Tires | 235/55VR18 M+S |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, electronically controlled brake system with regenerative control and Vehicle Dynamics Int |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |
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