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2006 Lexus RX 400h

2006 Lexus RX 400h
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 9
MPG: 31-33/27-18 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.3L V6 268HP



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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.3

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Lexus RX 400h Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Lexus RX 400h

  1. Navigation system
  2. Acceleration
  3. Sound system
  4. Bluetooth
  5. Power back door

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Lexus RX 400h

  1. Better fuel economy
  2. Wood instead of aluminum trim
  3. Greater rear visibility
  4. Lower price tag
  5. More storage space for driver

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Submitted 2009-08-24 12:27:45


 BobC

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Nice ride...comfortable and smooth.
Good visibility.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
The mileage is a little worse than anticipated, but still better than the gas Highlander that we enjoyed for years. Highway mileage is comparable while city driving is 25% better in the hybrid. I did expect a larger delta in city. More 12V outlets would be good as we all have too many e-gismos. I agree with other reviews that it needs a coin holder.

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
A low mileage used Lexus is definitely the way to go. The car performs like a new car without the first years steep depreciation and taxes. I will do this again.

Submitted 2008-06-03 12:38:43


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Responsiveness and mileage

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Wood grain interior trim

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
Best car I have ever owned.

Submitted 2006-12-07 13:24:42


 dag777

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
power and excellent mark liventsten sound system.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
wood stering wheel and axcents not alumunum. better fuel economy

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
its a great suv kind of heavy due to batteries but i love it

Submitted 2006-04-21 16:33:43


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
i like every thing about this car it is the best car i have ever purchased

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
i would not improve anything this car is perfect

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
it is the best has great milage has really good driving it is perfect

Submitted 2006-04-07 13:17:17


 nwebb

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Acceleration, power back door, interior room, quite

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Factory installed XM radio. Dealer installed has issues; i.e., sound level not in sync with FM/AM stations; static when starts-up.

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
Love the car, dislike the xm radio. I took the car in because I thought the radio should be fixed (sound level not in sync with FM/AM stations; static when start-up) and was told, sorry that is the way the radio works, since it is a add-on. Well, it would have been nice if I had been told of the issues before I purchased the xm. I'm not happy at all. This is my second Lexus and I expected a better response.

Submitted 2006-02-28 18:25:55


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Styling, handling, confort, bluetooth, accessories

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Needs a place to put change and better gas mileage.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:13:34


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Handling and acceleration very good. Outstanding air conditioneer. Very fast heated seats. Fun car with nice driving visibility. Auto windshield wipers and the gps now includes Canada. Radio better than in my SC 430.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Needs noise deadening. Transmission buzzes upon acceleration (too much noise)

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
Mileage after 6000 miles is about 24.5 overall. Less than I would have liked. Fab sound system and GPS. Handles much quicker and rides better than my old RX 300. Transmission a little too noisy upon hard acceleration. Would like more soundproofing overall. Still an excellent car.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:13:06


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
The Hybrid System.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Wood on steering wheel or nonslip leather. Elliminate blind spots from large posts.

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
This vehicle is better than my previous 2004 LX 470 in the following ways. It is more powerful, faster, more surefooted and stable in handling & driveability. The lack of transmission noise from constant downshifting makes for a very quiet ride. The seats are almost as comfortable than the LX 470 but the 400h steering wheel cover is very slippery, I would like to see an upgrade 'wood' like in the 470.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:12:39


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

3

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
More accurate and honest reporting of expected mpg in the RX 400h.

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
I'm averaging 20 mpg for city driving, NOT the 31 mpg advertised by Lexus. I'm very disappointed in the fuel economy. The car is great to drive and has the Lexus luxury feel, but for $10,000 less I could have the same qualities with an RX330.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:12:05


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
performance

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
more leg room & head room

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
this hybrid drives very nice, but the actual fuel mileage isn't what the sticker says prior to purchasing.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:11:34


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Blue tooth connectivity for cell phones BUT there is a 5 second delay after you answer a call before the caller can hear you speak. Also the backup camera is clear with a great pic BUT it would be nice to also have the beep tones like the LS430 as you really don't watch the display when you backup.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Get better mileage. More headroom for the front seats (they should move down further).

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
The vehicle performs well is comfortable but the mileage is not near the numbers that Lexus indicates. We get about 22 miles per gallon overall (we have not checked highway verses city but drive city about 60% of the time). Also, they should provide the wood interior as an option as only the silver was available so we had to pay for wood trim to be added (Lexus installed an aftermarket wood kit).

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:11:04


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
navigation/dvd/cd player

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
I live on Kauai and gas is super expensive. I've learned to coast while driving my lexus using the electric engine efficiently. I've gone 200 miles and hardly used any fuel. This car is a dream in comfort and a real fuel saver... it pays in the long run for economy... go get your own !!!

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:10:43


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Favorite features include the numerous ways to open the back hatch. I automatic adjustable side mirrors are wonderful.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
I have only owned this vehicle for just over a month and so far I can find no areas where improvements could be made.

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
This vehicle is not only green and gas efficient but it is also fun to drive. I am short and this car easily adjusts to my driving comfort. There are no shortage of luxury features. Steering is relaxed and easy, nav system is excellent, and comfort is outstanding. I find the visibility to be good, with fewer blind spots than my last SUV. Lexus appears to done everything right with the vehicle.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:10:17


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Power and confort the sound system is awesome

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
they should add XM radio. I would also like to see ventilated seats like the GS300

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
I owned a 2004 RX330. Lexus has not changed much in the area of style which is a good thing. The highest millage I have seen is 31mpg. My average is 27.6 mpg. The power is great. I do find myself driving with more sense trying to get the best MPG which is also a good thing.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:09:49


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
The GPS system

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Better mileage as promised

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
Although the 400h is very comfortable and fun to drive it, is not as promised as far as the mileage is concerned. I'm getting 21 miles a gallon and I do mostly city driving. I use my car for work that's why I got a hybrid to save money. Unless they correct this I would not recommend if your goal is to save on gas.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:09:17


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
nav system, tilt away steering wheel and Levinson sound system and of course the Vista Lexus dealership, fast pick up and quite ride

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
more storage and space for a purse and cell phone. Better mileage as promised. Need to improve rear visability and easier to use nave system. For the nav you should allow a passenger to input information instead of making the driver pull over

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
This is my 3rd lexus. Going from my RX 300 to the 400h was a natural move. I am disappointed in the mileage and the fit of the driver seat. I also am having a bad time with the big blind spots on both sides rear. Compared to all of my other SUV's ( I have had many), I feel like I am looking through a tunnel when using the rear window. I do not trust the mirrors and when you try to turn around to look, you only see the interior post. There is no place to put my purse! There is no place to put coins or my phone! Except for those issues, the car drives beautifuly and I love the "greeness" of it. The aluminum interior is very attractive and green and I love the nav system.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:08:48


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Nice amenities - navigation, sound system make for a luxurious drive. Car reasonably comfortable and peppy.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
More comfortable seats. Greater rear visibility. More candid Lexus dealer.

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
Traded in BMW X5 for the Lexus. Handles well; front seats less comfortable than BMW. Nice nav system. Rear blind spot not helped by camera which has distortion. When I picked up car, alesman told me "just learned" I should use premium gas - and not to expect decent mileage until at least 5,000 miles. Rear seats recline (slightly) - nice feature, but reduces already small cargo space. No light in small glove compartment and no logical place for loose change. Sound system much better than BMW. Very quiet drive and excellent acceleration. No wood makes car stark.

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:08:20


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
good gas mileage plus power; Bluetooth for cell phone hands free; backup camera on dash; electric tailgate lift and close. These are the best of a long list.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Make it optional electic plug-in/charge for super extended gas mileage (50-80 MPG). Its do-able! PS. I am not a dealer or related to one! My last car was a BMW 540i, and was the best ever I used to think!

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
Amazing grace! It has everything, luxury, mileage, and pick up! Every gadget and comfort. Like Bentley or RR started over and built the best SUV they could ever imagine, and outdid themselves. I am second in line (here in FL) for the new Lexus GS 430 with Hybrid technology coming out next spring. All Lexus will have Hybrid engine by end of 2007. All auto makers will have to run to catch up!

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:08:00


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Nav System, Power liftgate, Bluetooth

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
Wood instead of Aluminum trim

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
The Lexus Rx400h is a great car. Nice interior, comfy seats and I love the power liftgate. The 4-month wait for us was worth it! It has a lot of power and is very fuel efficient. We love it and would recommend it any day. Toyota/Lexus's build quality and reliability is great! We look at all other Mid-Size Luxury SUVs and found this to be the best, and it is!

Submitted 2005-12-08 08:07:41


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Lexus RX 400h?
navigation system, hybrid system

2006 Lexus RX 400h Review:
I bought this beauty for less than a month as yet, but this car rides like best luxurious sedans. The hybrid system is seamless and excitingly responsive. At a stop, you can't feel the engine. The only drawback is the fuel consumption. So far the average has been only about 24-25 mpg. and this is an average on both city and highway. Still this is unheard of in a luxury SUV. Sometimes the voice activated nav system works. Overall this car is amazing in all its features.

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