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Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 LEXUS RX 400h STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "Few onlookers will be able to distinguish it from last year's RX 400h" ForbesAutos: "Classy looks" Kelley Blue Book: "well-defined character lines" MyRide.com: "dated exterior design" Introduced in 2004 by Lexus , 2008 RX 400h models receive several new colors, chrome door handles, and other minor styling updates. Otherwise, the shape hasn’t changed much in a few years. The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is Lexus's smallest car-based crossover, and it's very similar to the RX 350 , save for a few styling differences. The hybrid RX 400h is an inch longer; other distinguishing features include a "unique front grille and bumper, integrated fog lamps, and LED taillights," reports ForbesAutos. There is an additional opening on the front bumper "for cooling powertrain components," says Cars.com, which adds, "Few onlookers ...
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For the three or four Americans who haven't already heard the news, Toyota plans to make sure you're completely cognizant of its position as the market's hybrid leader. It's about to launch a... Read full review
Paul Eisenstein, Executive Editor | 09/16/05 12:46 PM
There was a lot of buzz about hybrids at last week's Frankfurt Motor Show , with manufacturers ranging from Mercedes-Benz to Daihatsu showing off more than a half-dozen different prototypes -... Read full review
Buying an expensive gasoline-electric hybrid sport utility vehicle might not make a lot of sense if saving money on gasoline is the only motivation.Someone who can pay the $41,000-plus... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says Though expensive, the 2008 Lexus RX 400h delivers impressive fuel economy and utility plus all the power, amenities and flawless build quality consumers have come to... Read full review
During the first 100 miles in the 2008 Lexus RX 400h, the first thing you have to get used to is starting it. It's strange to turn the key and nothing seems to happen with this luxury... Read full review
This vehicle is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Perfect size for active sports oriented people who need an SUV but drive alone with occasional passengers. Gas savings is a plus... Read full review
Lexus has always been cushy rides, but definitely not on the sporty side of the equation especially since our everyday vehicles are a C230 and G35. The steering is a little vague steering... Read full review
While the RX 400h comes standard with Goodyear RSA tires, it is best to negotiate for Michelin Energy MXV4 S8, b/c of ride improvement, superior wear, better gas mileage by 5% or more... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h: FWD 4dr Hybrid | $42,080 / $37,449 | City: 27 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Lexus RX 400h: AWD 4dr Hybrid | $43,480 / $38,695 | City: 26 Hwy: 24 |
2008 LEXUS RX 400h STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "Few onlookers will be able to distinguish it from last year's RX 400h" ForbesAutos: "Classy looks" ... Read full review
for the 2008 Lexus RX 400h from a dealer near you.
MSRP: $42,080 - $43,480
This vehicle is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Perfect size for active sports oriented people who need an SUV but drive alone with occasional... Read more
Lexus has always been cushy rides, but definitely not on the sporty side of the equation especially since our everyday vehicles are a C230 and G35. The... Read more
While the RX 400h comes standard with Goodyear RSA tires, it is best to negotiate for Michelin Energy MXV4 S8, b/c of ride improvement, superior wear, better... Read more
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