Overview: 2007 Lexus RX 400h video

Watch our exclusive video overview of the new 2007 Lexus 400h hybrid SUV...

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00:00 The world's first gas electric hybrid luxury sport utility is back for 2007 and comes bearing

00:11 gifts in the form of new standard and optional equipment.

00:15 Visually, the 2007 Lexus RX400h shares much of its styling with the RX350, like the large

00:22 raked back headlamp housings, but manages to distinguish itself with its own grill,

00:27 front fascia with additional air intake, and round fog lamps.

00:31 Rear power liftgate and heated outside mirrors are standard, while a moonroof and roof rack

00:35 are available.

00:37 The RX400h is available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, combining

00:42 the power of a 3.3 liter V6 gasoline engine with an electric motor to produce approximately

00:49 268 horsepower.

00:51 If stopping at the gas station less is your main objective with a hybrid, you'll be pleased

00:56 with the 31 city and 27 highway miles per gallon you'll achieve with the all-wheel drive,

01:01 and the 32 city and 27 highway miles per gallon with the front-wheel drive.

01:06 The RX400 comes standard with dual-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, front

01:11 seat side-mounted airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with

01:16 brake assist, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

01:20 The inside of the RX400h is what you would expect from a luxury vehicle with a leather

01:25 trim steering wheel, aluminum color accents, chrome door handles, 10-way power driver and

01:31 front passenger seats, reclining fold-down rear seats, steering wheel controls, two 12-volt

01:38 power outlets, and all the power conveniences.

01:40 Optional features include leather trim interior, Mark Levinson DVD audio system, and a navigation

01:46 system with voice activation, rear backup camera, and Bluetooth.

01:51 Lexus has been breaking new ground in the SUV segment, and with the added improvements

01:55 for the 2007 RX400h, they show no signs of slowing.

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