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2013 Lexus RX Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Lexus has made numerous changes to its entire RX line of crossover SUVs, which includes the RX 450h, for 2013. Among these are a minor facelift, additional headlight options, interior tweaks and a fourth driving mode, all of which should keep the already popular SUV finding its way into drivers' possession when it begins tolling off the assembly line later this fall.
The 2013 Lexus RX 450h is a hybrid that runs on either regular gas or electricity and is available with in either a front-wheel drive Base or an AWD trim. The powertrain is a 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine with VVT-i paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that achieves 245 hp and 234 lb-ft of torque. The gas engine is matched with two 650-volt electric motors (three in the AWD trim) that have a maximum output of 155 hp. The net output for the combined gas/electric package is 295 hp. The Base trim is estimated to attain 32 mpg city/28 highway, while the AWD is rated at 30/28.
New for 2013 is a fourth driving mode. Previous models could be driven in Normal, Eco or EV drive mode. New models also come with a Sport mode, which alters the electric power steering and throttle settings and makes a smoother transition when the traction and stability controls are engaged. And the interior instrument panel switches from a calming blue color to a fiery red. Other prominent changes include the front grille, which now comes with Lexus’ iconic spindle-shaped hourglass mesh, and daytime running lights which are shaped in the automaker’s signature “L.” Four new options have been added to the exterior color choices as well.
On the inside, the changes to the 2013 Lexus RX 450h are more modest. The steering wheel has been revamped so that it has a much more comfortable grip for the driver, while extra storage space has been added to the center console. Additionally, the rear hatch can now be operated electrically from the inside, and new wood and metallic accents have been added.
As far as standard features for the 2013 Lexus RX 450h go, some highlights include foldable heated outside mirrors, integrated front fog lights, intermittent wipers on both the front windshield and back window, a remote keyless entry system, tilt-and-telescopic steering column, leather-trimmed 3-spoke steering wheel and shift knob, 10-way power front seats with power lumbar support, power locks with anti-lockout feature, 9-speaker premium audio system with AM/FM radio, digital power amplifier and in-dash 6-CD changer, and 18-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.
Safety features for the 2013 Lexus RX 450h remain unchanged. The advanced technology airbag system includes a driver's dual-stage airbag, front passenger dual-stage, twin-chamber airbag, driver and front passenger knee airbags and roll-sensing front and rear side-curtain airbags. Other standard safety features are 4-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist and a vehicle dynamics integrated management system, side-impact door beams, tire pressure monitoring system and enhanced vehicle stability control.
An additional trim, the F-Sport, made its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Unfortunately, there are no plans by Lexus to make the F-Sport, which features a unique front bumper, upgraded headlights and 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, available in the United States in the near future.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid
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by Chris L
Dec 22, 2022
Overall a good car. It holds its value due to it being a hybrid. but feel that it was a bit expensive for a 2013 model. I do not like that it is a bit smaller than previous car owned and that it does not have all the features in the back seat such as USB and charging ports., temperature control etc. Dec 22, 2022
by Atthur J
Jul 26, 2022
The car is amazing...great style performance and gas mileage!!! Jul 26, 2022
by Jack M
Jun 12, 2022
The RX Hybrid has plenty of power from its V6
coupled with the hybrid motors. Fit & Finish are Lexus hallmarks .Jun 12, 2022
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by Chris L
Dec 22, 2022
Overall a good car. It holds its value due to it being a hybrid. but feel that it was a bit expensive for a 2013 model. I do not like that it is a bit smaller than previous car owned and that it does not have all the features in the back seat such as USB and charging ports., temperature control etc. Dec 22, 2022
by Atthur J
Jul 26, 2022
The car is amazing...great style performance and gas mileage!!! Jul 26, 2022
by Jack M
Jun 12, 2022
The RX Hybrid has plenty of power from its V6
coupled with the hybrid motors. Fit & Finish are Lexus hallmarks .Jun 12, 2022
by Joe J
Jan 07, 2022
A lot of things to fix it after I bought it. It would cost me more than 4K value. Last owner didn’t do regular maintenances.Jan 07, 2022
by Anonymous
Nov 13, 2021
On peu pas la compare a aucune autre une voiture pesque parfaite une qualite exceptionnelle chaque annee 1 pour la qualite. Merci Nov 13, 2021
by Daahim B
Mar 10, 2021
I love it gives you everything you need especially for the yr(2013)Mar 10, 2021
by Anonymous
Jan 01, 2021
Great car, quiet and comfortable . I would recommend to anyone looking for quality vehicleJan 01, 2021
by Orlando S
Oct 20, 2020
Some performance data regarding the electrical part and projected life of the electrical motor or components would be a plusOct 20, 2020
by Anonymous
Jun 18, 2020
A nice vehicle if you want a) a small-med SUV, b) want good gas mileage, c) decent performance, and d) good handling. the interior is very nice, controls seem intuitive, seats are comfortable for 5 with good cargo space. Pricey though, but I expect it to hold its value when I sell it in a few years. For me, the best alternative was Ford Escape -- cheaper, interior not as nice, but the good mpg of the Escape comes at the cost of lower performance. Jun 18, 2020
by Rosanna G
Apr 26, 2020
Nothing missing from this car it perfect good car Apr 26, 2020
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2013 Lexus RX Hybrid Pricing
Original MSRP
$46,310 to $47,710Price range
$14,217 to $15,260Average price on CG
$14,435YoY price change
$15,074 to $14,435Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 165 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 123 · Electric Motor Torque: 247 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 245 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 234 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4800
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 165 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 123 · Electric Motor Torque: 247 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 245 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 234 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4800
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent