The 2006 RX 400hwas the first hybrid crossover. It also set a new direction for hybrid vehicles, showing how they can not only improve fuel economy but also improve performance. According to Car & Driver’s long-term test, the 400h’s 0-to-60 time is 6.6 seconds, with a quarter-mile time of 15.2 seconds at 94 mph. These numbers match up with the first-generation Porsche Cayenne S. Fuel economy ranged between 24 and 27 mpg, up from the 19/25 mpg of the standard RX 330.
Mark Webb is fascinated by anything automotive and particularly loves cars that are unusual or have a good story. He's owned a variety of cars from 60's muscle, Japanese imports, and oddities like a VW Thing and Porsche 924. After 20 years in the automotive and tech industries, he's a walking encyclopedia of car info and is always on the lookout for his next project or a good road trip.
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