THE V6 IS RETURNING TO THE LEXUS RX // RIP FOUR BANGER?

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The V6 engine is reportedly returning to the Lexus RX lineup with the trademarked RX 550h+ model, signaling a potential shift away from the current four-cylinder powertrains. The reviewer expresses enthusiasm for this development, highlighting the V6's inherent smoothness and power, which was a hallmark of previous RX generations. The current RX lineup is critiqued for ditching the V6 in favor of turbocharged four-cylinders in the RX 350, which are deemed less refined. While the existing hybrid options like the 350h and 500h are praised for efficiency and performance respectively, the 550h+ is anticipated to offer the best of both worlds: V6 power, significant electric range, and strong hybrid efficiency, mirroring the TX 550h+. A key concern raised is the historical and current scarcity of plug-in hybrid models, but the expansion of Toyota's battery production in North Carolina is seen as a positive indicator for future availability. The reviewer speculates that the 550h+ will likely replace the current RX 450h+ and potentially consolidate the RX's plug-in hybrid offerings.