2018 Lexus RX 450h

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$45,895

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SUV
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30 combined mpg
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5 seats
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192.5" length, 67.7" height
All-wheel drive

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Overview

4.8

(18 reviews)

The good:

Overall refinement
Cabin materials
Seat comfort (base and luxury models)
Lack of touch-sensitive buttons
Smooth, quiet operation (base model)
Easy entry to the available third-row seat

The bad:

Leather seats not standard
Feels heavy in corners
Uninspiring brake feel
Maddening multimedia controller
Small, stiffly bolstered seats (F Sport)
Available third-row seat can't fit adults

Base
$45,895
F Sport
$51,255

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2018 Lexus RX 450h trim comparison will help you decide.

Three-row L version now available
Gas (RX 350) and hybrid (RX 450h) models
Lexus Safety System Plus standard
Eight-speed automatic standard
Performance-oriented F Sport model available
Head-up display available

2018 Lexus RX 450h review: Our expert's take

What it is: The Lexus RX mid-size luxury SUV is available in gas RX 350 or hybrid RX 450h form. There's also a performance-oriented RX 350 F Sport model and long-wheelbase three-row L versions. All use a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and the RX 450h adds electric motors. The RX 350 is available with front- or all-wheel drive, and the RX 450h is all-wheel-drive-only with an electric motor driving the rear wheels. Competitors include the Cadillac XT5 and Acura MDX.

New gas-only RX 350L and hybrid RX 450hL versions are 4.3 inches longer than the regular RX and have three rows of seats. In addition, Lexus' Enform safety and service telematics features are now complimentary for 10 years instead of one.

Consumer reviews

4.8

(18 reviews)

88% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.8
Interior design 4.8
Performance 4.9
Value for the money 4.6
Exterior styling 4.9
Reliability 4.8

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Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Very beautiful and elegant car. I love it.

April 27, 2021

By Banky from Lennox CA

Owns this car

The car satisfies all my needs, it is a dream come true. I just love it. I got it for my wife’s graduating from her Master’s degree.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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4.7

Good and Steady

February 8, 2021

By John RX450H from Kirkland, WA

Owns this car

Owned 4 different cars of the RX series. All had outstanding reliability. This is the first car that I encountered having a brake system issue before 140K miles - this car had a brake booster issue at 45K miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 4.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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5.0

New Purchase

February 7, 2021

By Happy Customer from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Owns this car

I just bought a certified Lexus RX450. The car is outstanding. It’s a great car ,looks good, good performance,good mileage. It has an excellent ride even on the bumpy roads of the Midwest.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):