2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

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Rating9.0

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$46,410 - $47,810
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on October 6, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Supple ride quality owing to a fine suspension setup

The electronic interface is quite bland to use

It receives a handful of changes to its features list

The rear seats define proper luxury

Lacks third-row seating

Well laid out cabin with upscale materials

Wide list of standard features

Specs & Features

$46,410

price

295 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

234 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2014 Lexus RX 450h SUV might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The Lexus RX 450h uses its 3.5L V6 engine and 2 motors in the FWD / 3 motors in AWD models and a 1.87 kWh battery to produce 295 horsepower. This gives the RX 450h a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2014 RX 450h achieves a combined fuel economy of 30 MPG. As part of the midsize SUV, the RX 450h competes with the Audi Q5 Hybrid, and the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. It offers a standalone trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $46,

Buying Advice

Choices are offered only for the drivetrain. Our recommendation is the all-wheel drive version of the RX450h. On the features front, both trims share the same set of features like heated mirrors, a power liftgate, automatic dual-zone climate control, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather-wrapped steering wheel, nine-speaker sound system, and a lot more hi-tech features on board.

Trims

    Base
    $46,410 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$46,410- $47,810

Engine

hybrid

Rating

9.01

Horsepower

295 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

234 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$45,100- $46,500

hybrid

7.66

250 hp @ 5600 rpm

243 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

7

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$70,900

hybrid

7.9

380 hp @ 5500 rpm

428 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

5

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$47,300- $49,790

hybrid

7.23

280 hp @ 5800 rpm

215 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

7

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2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.9 sec13 sec143 mph
    5.6 sec14.3 sec155 mph
    7.9 sec16.2 sec112 mph
    8 sec16.3 sec85 mph

    2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      32 mpg28 mpg30 mpg17.2 gal.550.4/481.6 mi.
      27 mpg28 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.464.4/481.6 mi.
      26 mpg28 mpg26 mpg19.5 gal.507/546 mi.
      20 mpg24 mpg21 mpg26.4 gal.528/633.6 mi.

      2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187.8 in.74.2 in.66.7 in.6.9 in.107.9 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        191.1 in.75.8 in.70.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        190.8 in.76.3 in.67.4 in.8.5 in.114 in.

        2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          40 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.141.1 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          20.5 cu.ft.-59.7 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.149.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.

          2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            81.3 cu.ft.40 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
            83.2 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
            -15.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.
            59.7 cu.ft.20.5 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.

            2014 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3500 lbs.1245 lbs.4520 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1477 lbs.4938 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1305 lbs.4861 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1515 lbs.4485 lbs.

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