Lexus RX 400h Hybrid SUV

The Lexus hybrid is luxury. The RX 400h debuted in the U. S. in 2005 and brought the buzz; twelve thousand were presold before even hitting the market. The 2008 should be coming out soon. The below stats are for the 2007 Lexus 400h hybrid SUV. Hybridcars.com illuminates these selling points:

• All-wheel-drive featuring a rear-drive electric motor, for quicker acceleration and safer handling.
• The auto industry's first Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) system, which monitors a variety of sensors to anticipate and correct a vehicle slid or skid—by getting "panic assist brakes" ready for maximum stopping effort, while modulating the throttle. During these situations, the VDIM also will remove the slack in the front seat belts.
• Extra safety equipment such as side curtain airbags and knee airbags to compliment the top-rated crash safety scores the RX 330 already enjoys.
• An exceptionally smooth and quiet ride, like you find in today's current hybrids.
• The same craftsmanship and attention to details found in the RX330, plus brushed aluminum accents that convey a high-tech look.
• In place of a tachometer, the RX 400h will have an illuminated, 18-centimeter touch panel screen that displays the level of power generated by the gas engine or electric motor. The screen is similar to the one found in the 2004 Prius.

• 31/27 MPG (AWD)
• 32/27 MPG (FWD) (Same as Highlander)
• Price: $41,180 base MSRP to $55,000 loaded MSRP
• Approx. $10,000 more than the Highlander non-hybrid
• All hybrids are a V6
• Hybrid system net power: 268 hp
• Takes regular unleaded gasoline
• Five person seating: third row not an option but rear seats recline
• Off-roading not advised
• Safety: all seatbelts are 3-point, child seat anchors, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, emergency braking assist, stability control, front and rear head airbags, passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, dual front side-mounted airbags, 4-wheel ABS, traction control, remote anti-theft alarm, rear door child safety locks,
• Rear-DVD entertainment system and touch-screen DVD navigation system available

• Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle

• 0-60 in 7.24 seconds