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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  Excellent car to own - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By John - October 10 - 11:06 pm

  Very smooth car. Powerful yet fuel efficient. Details play to all your senses. Great car to own.

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  Lexus 400h - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By BobTaylor - September 29 - 12:46 pm

  A pleasure to drive. A luxury SUV in every sense, but with the fuel economy of the most miserly of small cars. The interior appointments and audio system are superb.

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  Love that Lexus - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By jp - September 20 - 8:03 am

  Have owned just about every luxury brand there is and for my driving, Lexus is the best. Smooth, soft,and speedy is the rule. The 400h performance far exceeds the 330 RX. The gas mileage is about 1/3 better than the non hybrid.

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  Satisfied customer - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By patrick mackenna - July 12 - 10:26 pm

  From the test drive to my 1st 400 miles its been a pleasure to drive. My hazardous experience, a driving rainstorm, left me feeling safe and comfortable. The suv held the road and the windshield wipers reacting to the amount of rain made the ride fun.

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  Hybrid Delivers Luxury and..... - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By Carol - June 2 - 6:00 am

  I was extremely successful in getting car within week of release without being on wait list. Car is amazing -- delivers 268 horses on demand but hybrid system is flawless. Two electric motors in addition to the 3.3L V6 work seamlessly. I LOVE THIS CAR! This is the first time I have ever owned a Lexus and it wont be the last...but I wont be giving this car up for a LONG TIME. Buying experience was as amazing as the car. A lot to learn about the navigation system and the technology of the automobile, but so worth it.

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  Great Hybrid SUV - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By faichu - May 28 - 3:40 am

  So far, Im very happy with the car. Its got about 1300 miles on it (mix of city and highway), and is averaging 26 mpg (in real life). Not quite the 31/27 reported by Lexus, but nevertheless pretty good when it comes to SUVs. My wifess GX only gets around 14 or 15. I have noticed that having the AC on during a hot day will tend to decrease the mpg. The car has all the nifty gadgets that you could want. The navigation is particulary nice, although it may be wrong on occassion. I would have liked a wood trim option instead of the aluminum trim (wood is nicer on the steering wheel). The automated engine start/stop takes a little getting used to, especially during hard acceleration.

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  This is My ultimate SUV - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By jayt - March 6 - 8:16 pm

  Ive only had this car for about 3 weeks. After owning several domestic SUVs and cars this lexus is my ultimate SUV. Its really comfortable to drive on long trips. It handles well. Very quiet cabin. Excellent interior quality. Great mileage for a vehicle this size 28 highway and 35 city. The engine is a bit whiney when accelerating hard (Im used to a v8).

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  Almost perfect - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By Ron O - February 6 - 1:06 pm

  I had the RX 330 previously and was very pleasantly surprised that the H was substantially better. Much faster, and as expected the mileage was 40% better. One of the best cars of its type Ive owned. I only have 3500 miles on it at this time. Time will tell if it can maintain the high esteem I have for it now

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  Completely Different Than An RX 330 - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By pigsfly - February 5 - 6:53 am

  I purchased my 400h in June of 2006. Previously owned a 2000 RX 300 and 2004 RX 330. Ive driven the car about 3000 miles and find it to be a completely different car than the previous Lexus models Ive owned. So far, getting about 30 mpg with a mix of city/highway driving (my RX 330 got about 21-23 mpg). I live in the mountains and drive up steep grades and around sharp curves and love the handling and performance. Achieving peak mileage in a hybrid requires some adjustments in driving technique, but this doesnt mean slow driving! Fit/finish are better than on the RX 330. I like the navigation system, but it took a bit of time for me to figure out how to work the A/C and airflow.

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  Nice hybrid SUV, not so nice GPS - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
  By SJFK from Seattle - January 19 - 11:50 pm

  Decided to trade in our 2001 RX 300 Silversport for the RX 400h when price of gasoline skyrocketed. The first 5000 miles has been a fairly pleasant and uneventful experience getting a decent 26 MPG on mixed highway and city driving (compared to 19-20 MPG on the RX 300). I find myself constantly playing the game of trying to maximize the efficiency and in the process developed a lighter right foot to allow the car to "glide" more (CVT is gearless so no downshifts like the conventional transmission when you let go of the accelerator). The car slows down mainly from the force of friction between the road and tires. Hate to admit it, but the car has trained me to become a better driver.