The 2010 Lexus RX 450h grades as 4 out of the 17 luxury midsized SUVs. This ranking is supported by the study of 24 published assessments and test drives of the Lexus RX 450h and the analysis of dependability and safety statistics. For 2010, Lexus has redesigned its RX Hybrid intersect and changed its name from 400h to 450h, marking the second cohort of the SUVs. The new replica does not symbolize a drastic alteration. As a substitute, Lexus has polished one of its best-selling automobiles by adding a few desirable elements to keep it original and up-to-date. In the assessment test of Truck Trend with the Volkswagen TDI, Mercedes ML320 and BMW X5 35d, the RX Hybrid positioned second. Truck Trend wraps up that the RX is “perfect for the iPhone-loving city-stomper, but if long/heavy hauls and more than light off-roading figure into the equation, you will find it too compromised.”