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LEXUS HYBRID DRIVE

Intelligent full hybrid technology delivers outstanding power with improved fuel economy, significantly lower emissions and exceptionally quiet running. Lexus Hybrid Drive seamlessly combines two powerful electric motors with a V6 petrol engine to produce 299 DIN hp (220 kW) with just 145 g/km of C02 emissions.

Unique to Lexus in the premium market segment, full hybrid technology enables the RX 450h to run in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode – realising zero emissions performance.* EV mode is used whenever possible in slow moving urban traffic – no fuel is burnt, progress is near silent and free of all CO2, NOx and particulate emissions.

As speed increases, the V6 petrol engine seamlessly takes over. At cruising speeds and when braking, surplus energy is recovered and converted into electric power to re-charge the battery. Accelerate firmly and the electric motors instantly supplement the V6 engine with a dramatic surge of power.

The new full hybrid RX 450h: Breathtaking performance, with improved fuel economy and significantly lower emissions.

*At point of driving, dependent on speed, distance and conditions.

NOTICE ON FUEL CONSUMPTION

Fuel consumption varies significantly depending on driving style, conditions, vehicle weight and speed. In order to allow consumers to make informed comparative choices between one vehicle and another, there is a European Commission standard (93/116/EC and 692/2008) to measure fuel consumption. This common standard must be adhered to by all manufacturers selling motor vehicles in the EU, and is the basis for the fuel consumption figures published by each manufacturer.

For information on how the test is performed please visit:
www.dft.gov.uk/vca/fcb/faqs-fuel-consumptio.asp

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The world's only range of premium, full hybrid, cars intelligently combines electric and petrol power . . .

. . . for breathtaking performance with significantly reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

Full hybrid RX 450h with front-wheel drive: 299 DIN hp (220 kW) and 140 g/km CO2 emissions Full hybrid RX 450h with four-wheel drive: 299 DIN hp (220 kW) and 145 g/km CO2 emissions

At the heart of the full hybrid RX 450h is a highly efficient V6 Atkinson cycle petrol engine.

The Power Control Unit, the brain of Lexus Hybrid Drive, manages the optimum . . .

. . . combination of petrol and electric power.

The hybrid transmission ensures the ultra-smooth transition . . .

. . . between power sources and delivers stepless acceleration.

It contains a generator, planetary gears and front electric motor . . .

. . . with the generator converting surplus engine power into electricity . . .

. . . to re-charge the hybrid battery.

3.5-LITRE V6 PETROL ENGINE

POWER CONTROL UNIT

HYBRID TRANSMISSION

HYBRID TRANSMISSION - GENERATOR

HYBRID TRANSMISSION - FRONT ELECTRIC MOTOR

REAR ELECTRIC MOTOR

ADVANCED COMPACT BATTERY

Inside the car, the energy monitor illustrates the operation of Lexus Hybrid Drive.

At start up and when driving at low speeds, the RX 450h is . . .

. . . typically powered purely by the high performance electric motor(s).

In this Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, the RX 450h is almost silent . . .

. . . uses no petrol and produces zero emissions.

As speed increases, Lexus Hybrid Drive seamlessly transfers from . . .

. . . electric to V6 petrol engine power.

Once cruising speed is reached, the generator will often convert . . .

. . . surplus engine power into electricity.

Regenerative braking: When the brakes are applied the electric motors act as generators . . .

. . . capturing kinetic energy and transferring it to the battery, which never needs an external recharge.

Breathtaking performance: Accelerate firmly from cruising speed and the . . .

. . . electric motors instantly supplement the petrol engine . . .

. . . to deliver a dramatic surge of acceleration, just when you need it.

Lexus Hybrid Drive - Welcome to forward living.