What does it cost?
For Takes the SE-I's already impressive kit list, and adds a sunroof plus loads of stylish exterior tweaks.
Against It's not great dynamically: the steering lacks feel and the tyres lack grip; the CVT gearbox takes getting used to; and, the ride can be fidgety, while Lexus quality is not far enough ahead of Toyota quality.
What Car? says
Who said 4x4s can’t be green? Ultra-low CO2 combines with low running costs and plenty of comfort to produce a car that should keep Lexus at the top of the JD Power ratings.
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Lexus isn't big on options – all models come well equipped and the best way to add kit is to move up a trim.
The range starts with SE and you can add navigation to that model. There's an SE-I that sits between SE and SE-L.
It's the SE-L model that gets the air suspension and the brilliant Mark Levinson stereo - and that makes it our favourite model. But here's where the confusion starts: move up to SE-L Premium and you lose air suspension, go back to steel springs, but you do get the active stabiliser system and a few other bits of equipment including active cruise, pre-crash safety and a head-up display.
Reader test team says:
Lexus RX 4x4 450h SE-L Premium 5dr
The RX450 is an interesting vehicle. It certainly looks it - the looks grew on me over time, but it takes some getting used to. The car drives well.…
3
out of 5 stars
Lexus RX 4x4 450h SE-L Premium 5dr
Why has Lexus turned a very comfortable car into a very uncomfortable car? It’s a shame, I went to order one but lucky the sales guy let us try it…
2
out of 5 stars
Lexus RX 4x4 450h SE-I 5dr
I have now done 10,000 miles in the car. Very nice to drive and comfortable. Power is not bad when required. Handling is OK for a biggish car. The…
2
out of 5 stars
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Lexus RX 4x4 450h SE-L 5dr
Who said 4x4s can’t be green? Ultra-low CO2 combines with low running costs and plenty of comfort to produce a car that should keep Lexus at the top of the JD Power ratings.
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