Lexus is considered as one of the best brands in luxury hybrid cars. Lexus RX was introduced in 1998 as a mid range crossover luxury SUV. Over the years, several variations have been introduced in the car. The second generation of Lexus RX is Lexus RX 450, which was introduced as a 2010 model of Lexus RX in 2009. Lexus RX 450 is an upgraded model after RX 400 H, and it is getting popularity because of its high performance, and fuel efficiency.

Lexus RX 450 Hybrid is placed on a higher scale as compared to its existing models based on the features, and the appealing facilities offered by the car. It offers the desirable combination of elegance and performance thereby, making it a success in luxury hybrid cars market.

The RX 450 H has many features that set it apart from previous models, as well as other hybrid cars. It is built based on the L-Finesse design philosophy, which incorporates elegance with performance. It has a different exterior design, with unique front bumper, and silver grille. It comes in eight beautiful colours, which you can choose from, depending on your taste. The car has been aerodynamically designed to reduce drag, and to make it a smoother drive.

It is available in the market with a Smart Card, and all new touch activation pad design. It allows the users to lock, and unlock the car by just touching the handles. For providing optimum vision at night, low beam LED headlights have been placed in the cars, which are energy efficient. Lexus RX 450 is a beautiful car with elegant and comfortable interior, such as padded seats and ample leg room.

Lexus RX 450 Hybrid is categorised as a hybrid car, because of its dual engine that is also recognised as Lexus Hybrid Drive. The dual engine system has one traditional gasoline engine, which is powered by fuel, and two electric engines. The car is capable of running entirely on electricity on slow speeds, thereby, saving the fuel cost while being eco friendly.

Lexus RX 450 shows a superb on-road performance, because of the fitting of first Atkinson Cycle of the world 3.5 litre V6 engine. It can travel from zero to sixty miles an hour, in 7.2 seconds, which is impressive for the fast car buyers. Driving Lexus RX 450 will be an exciting experience for you, because of its 295 horsepower, and 234 of torque. It has a greater control on the road, because of its Electronic Power Steering, which is speed sensitive, and the electronic brake system.

Lexus RX 450 has a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which provides the users with standard driving option, and both the Eco Mode, and EV Mode drive options. In EV mode, the car drive on electricity up to a certain speed level however, Eco mode enhances the fuel efficiency. For brining a most effective response of the car in emergencies, the latest safety features have been installed in the car such as the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management.

With all these amazing features, the RX 450 Hybrid is the best to buy, and is surely a good investment.

Danny Green is a car specialist. For more information about the Lexus RX 450h, visit the Lexus website http://www.lexus.co.uk.