2012 Lexus RX450h

Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show 2012 (18th March) Toyota and Lexus have announced two hybrid world premieres, which were first unveiled at the show directly. For Toyota, these were the innovative FT-Bh Concept in the noble daughter of the "new" generation RX450h. It is actually in the hybrid SUV, but "only" an extensive facelift.

2012 Lexus RX450h

Design
The exterior of the refresher especially on the newly designed front end. This reminds of the new GS is now stronger and can significantly affect the dynamic SUV. Especially well done it seems the chrome border, with the upper and lower part of the grill can be combined into one unit. If the equipment line "F Sport" a honeycomb grill provides even more aggressive. The lateral line has remained unchanged and also at the rear of the differences are marginal. Lexus fans will notice the new rear lights and the bumper modified.

Inside, it's really too luxurious. Even the base model included much of what will be bought to the competition must be expensive. The materials and the processing was filed again. In addition, the service will now succeed more intuitive.

Engine and fuel consumption
The drive still comes a trio of engines, which consists of a combustion engine and two electric motors are used. The 3.5-liter V6 makes 249 hp and a torque of 317 Nm. Front also sits an electric motor with 123 hp and 335 Nm at the rear axle is another electric motor with 50 hp and 129 Nm installed. The maximum system output is 299 hp. Accordingly, from the fall athletic performance. Thus, the 2012 Lexus RX450h accelerates in 7.8 seconds to 100 km At 200 km / h, the load is braked electronically. Short distances can be driven purely electrically. During braking, the energy is converted into electricity and fed back into the batteries.

Most impressive, however, the average consumption of the wheel drive vehicle. This is in the normal cycle of just 6.3 liters per 100 km (145g CO2/km).