A cold weather package includes: windshield wiper de-icer, headlamp auto-leveling and headlamp cleaners.

The touch-free power rear door with kick sensor is an option, as are heated and ventilated front seats. You can also upgrade to Triple Beam LED headlamps, cornering lamps, front LED turn signals and fog lamps. And an optional panoramic moonroof is available.

The Premium package adds touches including power-folding auto-dim outer mirrors with memory steering and driver seat memory, as well as wood ornamentation to boost the design.

HOW’S THE RIDE?

The 2020 Lexus RX 450h is powered by a 3.5-liter, V6 that works with Lexus Hybrid Drive. It is paired with an electronically controlled CVT transmission, and paddle shifters are included. 

Total numbers on the powerplant are 308 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of torque.
Drive mode select lets you choose between Eco, Normal and Sport modes — depending on your driving situation — and the RX 450h comes with AWD.

The nonhybrid RX 350 features 295 horsepower and 268 lb.-ft. of torque

The experience in the RX hybrid was one of a supremely quiet interior and effortless power delivery. Silky smooth and quiet would be the best way to describe my time behind the wheel of this ride. It will get you moving when you want it to do so, and can be a valley of calm when you’re on a relaxing Sunday drive.

The RX 450h offers one of the best drives you'll get from a hybrid luxury SUV, or even a nonhybrid luxury SUV. The vehicle is extremely responsive to the driver and never feels slow. Just make sure you turn the ignition off before getting out (it's so quiet you might forget!).

TECHNOLOGY, SAFETY
In true Lexus tradition, the RX series continues to lead the way in terms of safety features. For starters, it has almost perfect safety ratings in government testing. The RX also features a tire pressure monitoring system, rain-sensing wipers, 10 airbags, Brake Assist and start-stop technology.

The standard Lexus Safety System Plus 2.0 includes features like: Lane tracing assist, road sign assist, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, Dynamic radar cruise control, Lane departure alert with steering assist and intelligent high beam headlamps.

On the tech side of things, there is some good news and some disappointing areas.

The 2020 Lexus RX features a new, optional 12.3-inch touchscreen, with an 8-inch touchscreen as standard. Plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow for phone mirroring.

In terms of voice commands, Navigation worked well in understanding my commands, including listing addresses and POIs along the way. Voice commands for the radio and phone also work effectively. It's a good thing the voice commands do work so well, because Lexus continues to include a touchpad control system which is overly sensitive and not the best approach to controlling an infotainment operation. 

Soundwise, the standard speaker system is 9 speakers (a 12-speak premium system is included with an upgrade to the 12.3-inch screen). And the vehicle features 6 USB ports.

You can choose an in-car WiFi signal, and you get three free months of SiriusXM satellite radio.

Other safety options include a blind spot monitor with intuitive parking assist, panoramic view monitor, rear cross-traffic braking, and a color heads-up display is available to help you keep your eye on the road. 

MPG
The official fuel mileage numbers are 31 city/28 highway/30 combined, and I averaged just 28 mpg. Overall, though, these are still strong numbers for the segment. 

PRICE
My test vehicle was priced just over $59,000; base price starts about $47K. While that may seem like a hefty number, the reality is that most other hybrid luxury SUVs have a higher starting price, often much higher in fact.

BOTTOM LINE
The Lexus RX remains one of the best overall luxury SUVs available, and it gets a sharp design upgrade for 2020. Buyers will be very happy with a regular RX model, but the 450h hybrid model delivers arguably the best experience out of all possible RX offerings.

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