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2010 Lexus RX 450h |
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Price Range $41,660 to $43,250 |
suitable for:
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30 to 32 |
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5 Seats |
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Safety
The RX 450h is chock-full of safety systems. The standard Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system controls the hybrid’s handling systems, including antilock brakes, brake assist, stability control and traction control. With this system, the brakes, throttle and suspension all “talk” to each other to keep the car going in the right direction.
There’s also a Pre-Collision System that preps the seat belts and brakes in the case of an impending collision. This system works with the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control to maintain a safe distance between your car and the car ahead of you.
The Latch connectors were a little buried in the seats, but not completely inaccessible. There’s plenty of room in the backseat for rear-facing infant-safety seats, and I didn’t have any trouble fitting our booster seat back there.
There are 10 airbags in the RX 450h, including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags for both rows, and knee airbags for the driver and front passenger. A sensor in the front passenger seat turns off the airbag if someone weighing less than 68 pounds is sitting there. The front airbags are dual-stage and twin-chambered, which gives more effective protection. Active front head restraints help protect against whiplash.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: A smooth, quiet ride means happy naps for the little ones.
In School: A flat step-in surface and easy-to-use seat belts make independence easy.
Teens: The backseat slides and reclines, and multiple entertainment options let kids of all ages do their own thing.
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