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

Navigation With a Smile

When not testing built-in units, I use an aftermarket navigation system on a regular basis. While helpful, the “lady” who directs me takes no time in voicing her irritation when I've missed a turn. Honestly, you've never heard “Recalculating” spoken with such disgust. By comparison, the 2010 Lexus RX 450h's navigation system's computer-generated guide exhibits a kind and gentle disposition; after missing a turn, a friendly voice simply offered revised directions. What a nice change. The RX's nav system also gets kudos for its Hansel and Gretel approach to mapping – a series of red dots illustrates the route you've traveled to your current position.

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