2021 Lexus RX 450h Review: Still a Good Option, But for How Long?
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Auto123 reviews the 2021 Lexus RX 450h luxury SUV.
We covered this ground earlier this spring: Lexus is finally adding plug-in hybrid technology to its toolbox. We say finally because it's about time! Pure electrification is also coming to Lexus showrooms in the coming years, but for that we'll have to be patient.
It's true that Lexus paved the way for electrification in SUVs in the mid-2000s with the RX 400h hybrid model, but 15 years later it’s still at the same stage; Toyota's luxury division needs to accelerate the electrification of its fleet. Fortunately, that moment should come somewhere in 2025 when, the company promises, every model Lexus sells will be available with an electrified option.
Until then, the Lexus RX 450h remains an enviable option for those who want to reduce fuel consumption while riding in a super-comfy cocoon. The virtues of Lexus' best-selling utility model of the 21st century remain many and impressive.
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