Overview & Reviews

Lexus introduces the first luxury-brand hybrid vehicle, the 2006 Lexus RX 400h SUV.

• Seamless combination of luxury amenities and hybrid technology, 268 hp with a combined fuel economy rating of 29 mpg, swift acceleration, plush ride quality, elegant interior.

• Big price tag, more engine noise than RX 330, no third-row seat option.

User Reviews:

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  Would love it more if it got 30 mpg - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By Marc - December 24 - 5:20 am

  Have had my 400h over a year now and I have found it to be truly a comfortable, fun to drive luxury vehicle! We were sorely disappointed when it only got 24.5 mpg both in town and on the highway. I didnt expect the advertized 31 mpg, but I did expect to get 28. But, even 24.5 is 50% better than the non-hybrid. It does have different engine and transmission sounds; a gear sound and the engine goes faster or slower at unexpected times. But this is my problem, not the cars, after all, it is different technology. My father tells me that he didnt like fluid transmissions when they came out either.

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  A Lexus to Remember - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By Leisa James - November 27 - 10:00 pm

  The design of the RX 400h was the first thing that intrigued me about my Lexus. After the test drive I was sold. If youer thinking of investing in a hybrid I would strongly suggest you take the Lexus RX400h for a test drive. A hybrid costs more but I would purchase this hybrid again. I live in the rural area and my average speed is 45 mph. I am getting 25.5 mpg daily. It doesnt matter if I have to suddenly stop or increase my speed it averages the same mpg. The 6 cylinder engine has as much or more power than my former 8 cylinder engines that were in my large suvs. This car gives you all the comfort of the large suvs in a smaller and very sporty edition of an suv.

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  RX 400h - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By David - November 22 - 7:10 pm

  I initially got 24 mpg. Now I get 26 mpg (all driving). Excellent for an SUV. Overall, excellent car... excellent power, performance, etc. Great job Lexus.

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  4,600 miles and I really, really like it - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By 2RC2 - November 5 - 3:20 pm

  Excellent automobile! I had the RX300 (2001), RX330 (2004), and now the new 400h. The 400h drives, rides, and handles like the RX330. But, has much better performance, and a little better gas mileage. I averaged 25.3 on 3,000 mile trip. the RX330 was getting around 21~22 for an average. Its an expensive automobile, but I really like it. Savings in fuel will not justify additional cost of the 400h. I have not experienced any problems with any of my Lexus. I tried 87, 89, and 91 octane, could not tell any difference in mileage or performance. I do recommend you buy the 400h. Buy it for what it is. A "state of art", electronic/mechanical marvel.

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  Unimpressive mileage - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By EJ - November 4 - 9:43 am

  Moving from my third LX 470 Lexus to the Hybrid RX400h took a bit of adjustment. This hybrid has an impressive pick up, very quiet ride and quieter when idling (had to honk to people in front several times). Mileage is not as good as claimed, under average driving conditions in the city 22 mpg, highway around 21 mpg. A little pricey but so is everything with a LEXUS logo. Comes with almost every option except three that you can order as extras. Surprisingly satellite radio is not one of them, I had to get it installed professionally off lexus and it worked out great!!.

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  2006 Lexus 400h hybrid - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By phigman - October 11 - 8:20 pm

  Best car I have ever driven. Would buy the exact same car again. love my car

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  RX400h - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By mz - October 10 - 6:33 am

  After 500 miles in part highway and part city driving, car is averaging 25 mpg. This compares to 19 mpg for an Audi A4 and 16 mpg for an 8 cylinder Touareg about the same size and weight as the 400h.

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  Love the Hybrid - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By Buckeye - September 15 - 2:23 pm

  Bought our Lexus 400h in Sep 05 and extremely happy with it. The fuel economy is not what was advertised... but that is to be expected. But overall we are pleased with the gas mileage. Getting better than advertised highway but lower than advertized city. Love the looks, comfort and quality of the RX400h.

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  MPG Not What it should be - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By crw - August 18 - 12:50 pm

  I love this car. It is a great size, comfort and fit. It drives tight and I feel safe in all driving conditions BUT the gas milage is not where it should be. On medium length drives (15-25 miles) in slowish city traffic I get the best mpg but that tops out at 28 mpg when I use a middle grade gas, its around 24 when I use a low octane gas. It has a big engine and can move quickly when it needs to but it does not get the 30-35 mpg it promised. All in all Ill keep it untill the gas mileage, comfort and quality of another car can beat it.

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  Fuel Disappointment - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By E J - August 14 - 9:03 am

  While we truly love this vehicle, we are more than upset with the mileage we get. It should be getting 31 mpg in the city; if we can get 22-23, we are doing good. Salesman said when car was broken in, we could expect even more. We now have more than 11,000 miles on it, and it has only gotten worse. It has been checked and rechecked to see if a problem exists... none does. We purchased this vehicle in good faith and feel Lexus has let us down. Calls to corporate Lexus have left us with no further satisfaction. Had we been aware of this situation, I dont believe we would have spent the extra money for it.