Lexus RX450h - Deserving of Attention

Despite some idiosyncrasies, the RX450h from Lexus has enough quality and technical surprise to win you over, writes Ben Oliver

At 7.8sec to 100kph with all three motors working together, acceleration is just about sufficient and produced without much excitement. Nor does the chassis give you much reason to drive enthusiastically. The fully electric power steering lacks feel; the handling is secure but anaesthetized and the ride can be stiff over poor city streets.
So what do you make of this oddball car, with its borderline-unbelievable figures? You may well be cynical, but if you try one don’t be surprised if the comfort, the ease, the quality and the mild smugness and sense of tech-savvy superiority subtly start to win you over.

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