The 2022 Lexus RX 450h: The Only SUV in its Segment with a Traditional Hybrid powertrain
December 09 2021,
The Lexus RX 450h 2022 is the only SUV to offer a traditional hybrid powertrain in its segment, which has several advantages in terms of usability.
Exemplary economy
The Lexus RX 450h has a traditional hybrid system composed of a 3.5L V6 engine and an electric motor that allows you to benefit from more power than with the gasoline version and a very low fuel consumption of 7.5 L / 100 km in the city and 8.4L / 100 km on the highway, which puts it in competition with much smaller vehicles, which do not offer the comfort and luxury of the RX. This remains a strength of the Lexus RX hybrid, which was the very first SUV to offer such a powertrain, several years ago. This low consumption is not accompanied with increased electricity bills either, which can offset a portion of the savings made with plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Ease of use that will surprise you
The Lexus RX 450h manages to get very low fuel consumption without using a plug-in system, which means you never have to plug it into a charger, which could cost you several thousand dollars, and you never have to look for a public charging station when you're away from home to get the maximum economy. In fact, the Lexus RX 450h's traditional hybrid system is fully autonomous, which means that driving is no different than driving a gasoline-powered vehicle. Even better, because the battery is charged by the combustion engine and regenerative braking, you get the same fuel economy on every trip, unlike plug-in hybrids, which tend to consume much more fuel when the battery is depleted and must be plugged in to replenish their energy reserves.
