2016 Lexus RX 450h: How to Turn Off Seat Belt Buzzer
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2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Back in 2005, the Lexus RX became the first luxury crossover with an available hybrid powertrain. Ever since then, Lexus has done its best to keep its popular hybrid crossover current. The most recent effort toward that end will be appearing in showrooms late this summer, the all-new 2016 Lexus RX 450h.
Like it’s non-hybrid RX sibling, the 350, the 450h underwent a major redesign this year with significant changes to the exterior, interior, powertrain, chassis, suspension, and safety systems.
The new look starts in the front end with a massive spindle grille that has become a staple for new Lexus vehicles. That gaping maw is filled with vertical bars on the RX 450h, compared to the mesh used on the RX 350. The front bumper, headlights, fog lamps, and front fender flares have also been redesigned, giving the new RX 450h a more aggressive and angular look, though the lines aren’t quite as sharp as those on the Lexus NX.
The side styling creases on the RX 450h have also become more angular, and the C-pillars are now blacked out. The rear has a sharper look, too, and the taillights are a touch wider, but the profile and back end bear a strong resemblance to the outgoing RX models, which is definitely not the case for the front end.
Apart from the grille, the main difference between the RX 450h and the RX 350 lies under the hood, of course. The RX 450h gets an Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 that’s based on the enhanced 3.5-liter V6 in the RX 350. The 450h engine combines with an electric motor generator to produce “around 300 horsepower,” according to Lexus, which would be an increase of 5 ponies from last year’s model. That power is sent to the front wheels with an updated 8-speed automatic transmission. Mileage numbers haven’t been released for the 2016 RX 450h, but last year’s front-wheel-drive version got 32 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. An all-wheel-drive 2016 RX 450h, with an additional electric motor to power the back wheels, is expected to arrive in showrooms in late 2015. Last year’s AWD models got 30/28/29.
The chassis (based on the current Toyota Highlander's) has been enhanced to improve control in corners and on straightaways. The handling gets an extra boost from a re-tuned suspension system (MacPherson struts in front, double-wishbone setup in back). An Adaptive Variable Suspension is now available for the RX 450h for the first time. That system monitors the shocks and steering and makes automatic adjustments to deliver the best possible drive.
The AVS comes standard if you opt for the F SPORT package, which will be available on the RX 450h for the first time this year, at least when the AWD versions come out, since F SPORT is available only with AWD. In addition to the AVS (which allows the driver to switch between Eco, Normal, Sport, and Sport+ driving modes), the F SPORT package adds an active stabilizer system that helps keep the vehicle flat in corners, 20-inch alloy wheels with a graphite finish, F SPORT badges on the front grille and rear bumper, a unique instrument cluster, and a sport steering wheel with perforated leather trim, paddle shifters, and an F SPORT emblem.
The interior doesn’t get the same dramatic facelift as the exterior, but there are some changes. There’s more legroom for rear occupants thanks to a wheelbase that’s grown by 1.9 inches and an overall increase of nearly 5 inches in length. Rear passengers might also enjoy the newly available heated outboard rear seats, new 11.6-inch monitors mounted on the back of the front headrests for the rear seat entertainment package, and a 60/40-split power folding second row. Other new options for the interior include a retractable power panorama moonroof, a color head-up display, and a 12.3-inch screen for the infotainment systems. That’s not a touchscreen, however, as the RX 450h stays old school with the control knob, much to the delight of some critics.
The RX 450h is loaded with safety features, including the new Lexus Safety System+, which is based on Toyota’s Safety Sense package that was introduced with the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid. The Lexus Safety System+ conveniently bundles several of the existing safety systems like lane-departure alerts, automatic high beams, and the pre-collision system, which is designed to detect sudden stops by the vehicle in front of you and can automatically engage the brakes. Other optional safety features include an Adaptive High-beam System, a Panoramic View Monitor, and blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.
User reviews for 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid
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by ADRIAN A
Oct 28, 2022
Fantastic car. Awesome drive feel and if you are already a hybrid driver you will know how to get the most juice out of this beast. She drives like a charm. Only wish apple AirPlay was included on this model. Otherwise everything is on point.
Wanted the F sport hybrid but I’m good with this Executive package. Will add my chrome paddles and make it my own F sport
Great vehicle for the money. !!!Oct 28, 2022
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2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Pricing
Original MSRP
$52,235 to $57,045Price range
$22,713 to $24,407Average price on CG
$22,892YoY price change
$24,407 to $22,892Trims & 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 · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · 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 · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
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: 259 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 247 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4600
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · 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
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/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
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · 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: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
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: 2.7
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
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · 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 · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
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 steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.54
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: 259 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 247 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4600
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · 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
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · 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
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
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: 2.7
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
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
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: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Slacker internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: aluminium · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · 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 steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · 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 · Axle ratio: 3.54
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: 259 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 247 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4600
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: black · 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
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
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: 2.7
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · 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 · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent