Reviews of the 2006 Lexus RX 400h
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast acceleration; unencumbered LCD and separate audio display; versatile rear-seat entertainment system.
The Bad: Grainy LCD map display; no factory option for surround sound or satellite radio; notched feeling in electric power steering.
The Bottom Line: As the first luxury SUV hybrid, the Lexus RX 400h makes a good first impression with its power, its fuel efficiency, and its technology.
Manufacturer: Lexus
Part number: 100521765
Basic car properties
- Body style SUV
- Trim levels Base
- Available Engine Gas, Hybrid with CVT
Safety Features
- Smart airbags Standard
- Antilock brakes Standard
- Traction control Standard
- Stability control Standard
- Back-up cameras Standard
- Heads-up display Not available
- Collision avoidance Not available
- Steerable headlights Not available
- Roadside assistance Standard
- Adaptive cruise control Optional
- Rain-sensitive wipers Optional
- Lane departure warning Not available
Entertainment
- 5 channel audio Not available
- HD radio Not available
- Satellite radio Not available
- Satellite video Not available
- Video entertainment system Optional
- Multizone entertainment Not available
- Connection for portable MP3 sound system Not available
- MP3 CD-enabled sound system Not available
- Media hard-disk MP3 sound system Not available
- Active noise cancelling Not available
- DIN-compatible bays Not available
- Memory card slot Not available
- USB connection Not available
Climate/convenience
- Multizone climate control Optional
- Smart (set-and-forget) climate control Standard
- Heated/cooled seats Optional
- Integrated interface (iDrive, for example) Not available
- Keyless entry Standard
- Keyless start Optional
- Remote start Not available
- Two-way security system Standard
- 120V power outlet Not available
- 12V power outlet Standard
Drivetrain Technology
- Drivetrain available all-wheel drive
- All-wheel steering Optional
- Steer by wire Not available
- Brake by wire Standard
- Drive by wire Standard
- Active suspension Not available
- Electronically controlled suspension Not available
Navigation
- GPS Navigation system - DVD data Optional
- Trip computer Standard
- Live traffic data Not available
- Touchscreen navigation Standard
- Voice activated navigation Optional
- DVD navigation system (non-GPS) Standard
Communication
- Bluetooth phone interface Optional
- Wi-Fi Not available
- Internet access - cellular Not available
- Internet access - satellite Not available
- OnStar or other roadside assistance system Not available
- Vehicle Web support Not available
- Home automation integration Standard
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