2006 Lexus RX 400h First Drive

A Subtle Shade of Green


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Test Vehicle: 2006 Lexus RX 400h

Engine Size and Type: 3.3-liter V6, 123kw electric front electric motor, 50kw electric rear motor.

Engine Horsepower: 208hp, 167hp, 68hp

Engine Torque: 212 lb.-ft., 247 lb.-ft, 96 lb.-ft

EPA Fuel Economy: 26 city and 30 highway (estimated)

Max Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.

Max Seating Capacity: 5

Competitors: Acura MDX, Audi Allroad, BMW X5, Cadillac SRX, GMC Yukon Denali, Hummer H2, Infiniti FX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Porsche Cayenne, Saab 9-7X, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90

About Scott Mead
With a little help from his grandfather, Scott Mead began driving at the tender age of 3. By age 8, he was racing go-karts. When he wasn't racing, Scott was pulling apart and restoring cars, particularly his grandfather's Pantera, which was shown actively on the ISCA car-show circuit. With that car, Scott won the Detailer of the Year award in 1988 and 1989 -- the only person to win it for two consecutive years. Scott is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona's Communications department. Scott began freelancing in 1995. He's been published in such publicati as the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News, Pasadena Star News, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords" and "Super Ford," and has collaborated on several car books. Prior to joining Motor Trend and Truck Trend Magazines in 2000 as Senior Feature Editor and Photographer, Scott worked at Edmunds.com as Senior Editor.


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