2011
Lexus RX 450h

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$44,735
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  • FWD 4dr Hybrid
    Starts at
    $44,735
    32 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Hybrid
    Starts at
    $46,325
    30 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

30-32 mpg city mileage
10 airbags
FWD or AWD
Optional wide-view side monitor
Optional head-up display

The good & the bad

The good

Overall refinement
Gas mileage
Seat comfort
Optional Pre-Collision System
Optional dual-screen entertainment system

The bad

Road noise
Leather seats not standard
Joystick-operated navigation system
Third-row seat not offered

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Safety review

Based on the 2011 Lexus RX 450h base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.5
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

Best Car I’ve owned

This is the best car I’ve ever owned and only selling because of growing family! Once my kids are grown, I’ll definitely buy a Lexus again. Specifically the RX line.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Most "intelligent" car I've every owned.

Comfortable, quiet, classy and beautiful. Just got the car and just getting the pleasure of driving it. So far, love all the features. Such a well kept car.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2011 Lexus RX 450h?

The 2011 Lexus RX 450h is available in 1 trim level:

  • (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2011 Lexus RX 450h?

The 2011 Lexus RX 450h offers up to 32 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2011 Lexus RX 450h reliable?

The 2011 Lexus RX 450h has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Lexus RX 450h owners.

Is the 2011 Lexus RX 450h a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Lexus RX 450h. 85.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.6

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