Overview
The 2012 Lexus Rx450h SPORTS is a four-wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 12th January 2010 classified as a GYL15R 11 UPGRADE. The Lexus Rx450h is regarded as a SUV luxury built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $17,400.
The Lexus Rx450h is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that has 183 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 317 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a Continuous Variable. Lexus claims the RX450h SPORTS uses 6.4L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 150g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1016km per full tank.
The Lexus Rx450h measures 1720mm (67.7 inches) in height, 4770mm (187.8 inches) in length, 1885mm (74.2 inches) in width with a 2740mm (107.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2165kg (4773.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The RX450h SPORTS comes standard with 235/55 R19 front tyres and 235/55 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Lexus Rx450h SPORTS has a 175mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.140.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side Centre Pill. An example VIN number would be similar to JTJBC11A205123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 3456 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | V6 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 183kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 317Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 |
| Bore Stroke | 94x83 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.50 |
| Transmission | Continuous Variable |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.140 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut, lower control arm |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, trailing arm, lower wishbone |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 6.6 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.1 |
| Tank Size (L) | 65 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 150 |
| CO2 Urban | 155 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 143 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 235/55 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1720 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4770 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1885 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 175 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2740 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2165 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2700 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side Centre Pill |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JTJBC11A205123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/05/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 4 |