Lexus RX (09 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 02 September 2009
The third-generation Lexus RX is only available with a petrol-electric hybrid engine in the UK, which means it's expensive to buy. But based on the previous version, the fuel-sipping hybrid was by far the most popular choice. While the previous RX400h had class-leading low emissions, Lexus has made further improvements for this RX450h version and achieved a set of impressive figures for performance, fuel economy and CO2 output. It means lower taxation for owners and people choosing one as a company car. A harsh ride on top models with a more ‘sporty’ set-up and indifferent steering feel spoil an otherwise outstanding vehicle.
4 out of 5

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Company Car Costs

P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car.

20% Tax / 40% Tax

The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate.

SE

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

450h 3.5 SE 5d CVT Auto

£44,391

145

15%

£1,331

£2,663

£1,331

£2,663

450h 3.5 SE Navi 5d CVT Auto

£46,466

145

15%

£1,394

£2,788

£1,394

£2,788

SE-I

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

450h 3.5 SE-I 5d CVT Auto

£48,266

145

15%

£1,448

£2,896

£1,448

£2,896

Advance

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

450h 3.5 Advance (Sunroof) 5d CVT Auto

£48,266

145

15%

£1,448

£2,896

£1,448

£2,896

450h 3.5 Advance [Panoramic roof] 5d CVT Auto

£48,266

145

15%

£1,448

£2,896

£1,448

£2,896

SE-L

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

450h 3.5 SE-L 5d CVT Auto

£53,966

145

15%

£1,619

£3,238

£1,619

£3,238

SE-L+

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

450h 3.5 SE-L Premier 5d CVT Auto

£60,916

145

15%

£1,827

£3,654

£1,827

£3,654