The 2007 Lexus RX400h is a hybrid SUV based on the extremely popular RX330 that utilizes the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive. While the vehicle does provide fuel efficiency and protects the environment, it was built for performance. As a utility vehicle, it is a solid performer.

Based on Toyota's second-generation hybrid synergy drive, the 2007 Lexus RX400h can produce 270 horsepower using it front and rear electric motors in combination with a 3.3 liter V6 gasoline internal combustion engine. This combination produces the power and torques of a standard V8 and has a driving range of 600 miles on a single tank of gas.

The 2007 Lexus RX400h will generate up to 270 horsepower with front and rear electric motors combined with a front mounted, 3.3 liter V6 internal combustion engine, the Lexus RX400h is all about performance.

The 2007 Lexus RX400h can double the battery voltage to power it all wheel drive using the front and rear mounted electric motors for the 4 wheel drive model. A 2 wheel drive model is also available. According to Lexus, the RX400h is "A luxurious, stylish, innovative vehicle that appeals to the senses. A vehicle that allows the words "elegant" and "environmentally sound" to sit comfortably within the same sentence. A vehicle that out-performs most gas-powered cars."

The estimated EPA mpg in the city is 30 mpg and 26 mpg on the highway. However, its combined rate of 28 mpg beats the average for most sedans. No small feat for a 4580 pound SUV! Lexus says the RX400h boasts 33-percent-better fuel-consumption performance, yet it outruns the RX330 to 60 mph by 0.9 second.

There are so many safety systems under the skin that Lexus categorizes them all under the heading of Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system (VDIM). VDIM includes a host of acronyms such as ABS (Antilock Braking System), BA (BrakeAssist), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), ECB (Electronically Controlled Brakes), EPS (Electronic Power Steering), TRAC (Traction Control), VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control). These computerized systems work together with advanced engineering that simultaneously enhances driving pleasure while adding safety.

This very stylish and high performing SUV can be picked up for starting at approximately $45,000 for the front wheel drive model and around $48,000 for the AWD model.