2018
Lexus RX 450hL

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$54,555
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Available trims

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  • RX 450hL Premium AWD
    Starts at
    $50,620
    29 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • RX 450hL Luxury AWD
    Starts at
    $54,555
    29 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Three-row L version now available
Gas (RX 350) and hybrid (RX 450h) models
Lexus Safety System Plus standard
Eight-speed automatic standard
Performance-oriented F Sport model available
Head-up display available

The good & the bad

The good

Overall refinement
Cabin materials
Seat comfort (base and luxury models)
Lack of touch-sensitive buttons
Smooth, quiet operation (base model)

The bad

Leather seats not standard
Feels heavy in corners
Uninspiring brake feel
Maddening multimedia controller
Small, stiffly bolstered seats (F Sport)
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Lexus RX 450hL base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
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
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
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
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

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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    $53,035
    31 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.8
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By Robert from Lake Saint Louis il
Owns this car
January 25, 2023

Best Hybrid system available...

Third row seat is useless even for a toddler. I bought it used from Enterprise. All service up to date from Enterprise was from Lexus dealers. That's a great sales incentive. Good mileage for such a large vehicle but not up to EPA estimates. Most quiet vehicle I have ever owned and a great place to be on the interstate. Power is adequate. I expect and will get many years of service from this vehicle. The Toyota Hybrid system is the best available from any make and if you keep the hybrid air filter clean it will outlast the car.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Timothy M. Stone from Simpsonville, SC.
Owns this car
November 17, 2022

Lexus cruise control issues

I bought this car new in 2018. This is a superior SUV. GREAT MILEAGE for something this big. The driving position is perfect for me. No problems for the first five years, then this August the cruise control started acting up. Since this is a hybrid, each wheel is driven by a electric motor. In normal mode w/o cruise control the vehicle drives like new. However, when the cruise control is engaged, the car pulls to the right. I have to constantly keep the steering wheel straight. When I disengage the cruise control, the car stops pulling to the right. I mentioned it to my Lexus service rep and he said this is the first he's ever heard of it. No investigation into this issue was ever initiated.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Lexus RX 450hL?

The 2018 Lexus RX 450hL is available in 2 trim levels:

  • RX 450hL Luxury (1 style)
  • RX 450hL Premium (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Lexus RX 450hL?

The 2018 Lexus RX 450hL offers up to 29 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 2018 Lexus RX 450hL reliable?

The 2018 Lexus RX 450hL has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Lexus RX 450hL owners.

Is the 2018 Lexus RX 450hL a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Lexus RX 450hL. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.9
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 5.0

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