A wonderful vehicle, but does it justify its $5,000 price bump?

Perspective of a Potential Customer

As the owner of at least three consecutive Highlanders and the catalyst to getting several family members into similarly-badged models, my uncle is what you'd consider a Toyota fan. Part of the appeal is based on a positive ownership experience, while the rest is due to trusted third-party rankings and a well-established dealer relationship. Would he consider moving up to the Lexus brand? It's a question I posed when showing him around my 2010 RX 450h test car, and coincidentally, one he's been asked by his dealer. After a few minutes familiarizing him with the vehicle, the answer was a definite maybe. This Highlander driver applauded the RX's style and luxurious touches, but didn't find differences in comfort or overall feel to justify a significant price bump.

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