2006 Lexus RX: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $36,370 -$46,060
- Invoice: $32,186 -$40,992
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Lexus RX. See if the 2006 Lexus RX is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Lexus RX |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | RX 400h |
| Arrival Date: | 09/15/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc V6/electric |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | CVT automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 48,535 |
| Price as Tested: | 52,703 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 5562 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 6618 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 1056 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 44.917 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 23.51 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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DVD Rear Entertainment System, Two-level Heated Front Seats with Headlamp Washers, Mark Levinson Audio, Cargo Mat, Wheel Locks
From the Back Seat
Mark Bilek
The RX is a good luxury SUV as long as the driver has limited sporting intentions. Sadly, the 400h is a poor blend of hybrid technology. Averaging only 24 mpg over 740 miles, I had to put up with a finicky powertrain and premium-grade fuel. I really wish Lexus had just used the 4-cylinder engine from the Highlander and put a larger electric motor at the rear wheels. I think you'd see at least equal mpg with a much less complicated drivetrain.
Rick Cotta
While the 400h is an impressive vehicle, it's difficult to justify its price premium over a regular RX--or a hybrid Toyota Highlander, which costs about $10,000 less.
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