How to weather the coming gas crisis in style

2008 Lexus RX 400h

C’mon, you knew there would be a hybrid in here somewhere, so don’t act surprised. Truth of the matter is that the Lexus RX 400h is one fine beast of burden, with all the luxury and parking-lot cachet that the brand can muster. That little blue “h” on the badge has two effects. First, it gives the front-wheel drive $42,045 RX 400h city fuel economy of 27 mpg and highway of 24 mpg, with a combined rating of 25 mpg. Second, it gives the Lexus crossover 268 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful cars on this list.

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