2024 LEXUS RX450H+ PHEV VS VOLVO XC60T8 VS XC90T8

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The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV is positioned as a premium plug-in hybrid SUV, but its value proposition is questionable when compared to its rivals. While it shares its powertrain with the smaller NX 450h+ and RAV4 Prime, offering a respectable 300 horsepower and a 0-100 km/h time of around 6 seconds, its real-world electric range is a modest 61-62 km, slightly less than expected. In hybrid mode, fuel consumption averaged 3 L/100km on a mixed city/highway test and 4.9 L/100km on the highway, which is noted as being higher than its siblings. The interior offers decent rear legroom but limited headroom for taller passengers. The main drawback is its steep starting price of $87,000, which places it in the same price bracket as the larger, seven-seat Volvo XC90 T8, despite the Lexus being a five-seater. The similarly sized Volvo XC60 T8, offering more power and better acceleration, starts at a significantly lower $60,000. The reviewer highlights that while the Lexus is a competent PHEV, its high price and comparable or lesser performance and space against rivals make its $87,000 price tag difficult to justify.