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SUV and excellent fuel economy go together like a vegan at the Outback Steakhouse. Well, thats how it was until the introduction of the Lexus RX hybrid, which has the same kind of petrol-electric powertrain that makes the Prius what it is. Of course, the 30 mpg EPA combined ratings earned by 2013 Lexus RX 450h pales in comparison to the 50 mpg Toyota cousin offered by small companies, but for a midsize luxury SUV, is unbeatable. In fact, the closest competitor mpg ratings RX hybrids typically rank only the low 20s.

As a hybrid, the RX 450h features a 3.5-liter V6 paired with an electric motor powered by batteries. It is automatically filled by capturing energy normally lost during braking. The result is a powertrain that is not only impressive fuel economy but also strong enough. The downside, however, is that the hybrid RX also comes with a price tag was about $ 6,000 more expensive than the gas-only RX 350. According to the EPA, you must push the RX 450h for 8.5 years before you will be close to the price of premium hybrid fuel savings only.

Unlike some other luxury hybrid, the RX hybrid price premium does not come with extra equipment. The RX 450h and RX 350 are pretty much identical when you go beyond what is cooking under the hood. In addition to the price you pay, however, that is not really a bad thing. Both provide a luxurious ride, spacious cabin, robust build quality and the availability of many high-tech features.

Frankly, the 2013 Lexus RX 450h to make economic choices than the usual dubious Lexus RX 350. Well you have to be willing to have a car for a very long time or pay a lot more for the environmental benefits associated with hybrids. Therefore, the RX 450h is much more fuel efficient and less expensive than other hybrid-powered luxury SUV in the market such as the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. The same can be said for the diesel BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML350. In other words, if youre looking oxymoronic most fuel-efficient SUV, the RX 450h is without question to be purchased.