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Lexus RX 400h Hybrid Exterior And Interior Overview

When looking at the exterior of the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid most people see a middle sized hybrid version of the popular RX 350 SUV. Of course this makes sense because it basically is the RX 350 SUV with a different engine. What you find on the outside of the 350 you find on the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid. The Lexus RX 400h Hybrid is just more fuelefficient with its dual electric motors in addition to the gasoline one.

Both vehicles are elegantly styled and share the same dimensions. There are a couple of differences like the front grills and round fog lights. The tail lights are different and the outside paint job comes in a larger variety of colors which are brushed and includes aluminum interior accents instead of the wood trim that is reminiscent of the regular SUV version. The 2006 was noticeably different in that it had wood trim that was called Bird’s Eye Maple.

As mentioned before the 2008 edition includes changes to the exterior such as chrome door handles revised front grille and rear spoiler. And don’t forget the new 18 inch wheels. Is it enough to attract new customers? Yup. This vehicle is sleek aerodynamic with a raked windshield and sloping roofline. The whole vehicle has been put together seamlessly and it’s assuredly one of the best assembly jobs Toyota has done in a long time.

People who like the outside will love the inside and it’s pretty natural to expect only top quality in the cabin. It’s spacious and the buyers love it. The cabin can seat five and looks entirely different from the standard RX 350. It makes a statement claiming its own identity in the SUV world. The driver’s and passenger’s front seats are wellpadded cushy comes to mind and everything is well in the driver’s reach along the front console. The gauges are easy to read and the wood trim tops it all off. And there is a touch screen information display that gives the driver immediate access to amount of gasoline left how much charge is in the battery oil life tire pressure and more. This kind of information has become fairly standard on all SUV’s hybrids or not.

The rear seats are just as cushy with plenty of headroom and legroom for taller passengers. There is nothing worse than cracking your skull on the roof whenever you climb in and out of a vehicle. Okay feeling like a pretzel is worse. The seats have a 40/20/40 configuration which means they can be split and fold down to increase the cargo space. The cargo space isn’t the Grand Canyon but it can hold quite a bit and with both passenger seats folded down you get 85 cubic feet that can also be reached by the tailgate. There is no third row seat and Toyota’s other popular SUV the Highlander is the same way. Many of the competitor’s vehicles offer an optional third row seat that can be folded down to make cargo space.

The front seats are powered and can move in ten different directions. There are dual climate controls steering wheel controls and a sixCD changer with an eight speaker radio system. The second row seats slide and recline. Additional ala carte options include powertilt steering sunroof driver seat memory leather upholstery backup camera navigations audio package and rearseat DVD. Just think how quiet the children will be on that long trip or how nice it will be to shuffle the CDs without having to fumble for the case.

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Lexus Service

How to save money on your next Lexus service

Lexus servicing is now much cheaper for those in the know.

Thanks to European legislation you no longer have to be tied to high Lexus service costs dictated by your local dealer.

In October 2003 new European legislation affecting the motor industry came into force called Block Exemption Regulation 14002002 BER and this now means that you can book your next Lexus car service online and save up to 50 on what you might pay at your local Lexus dealer.

Before the law changed it was difficult to have new cars within their warranty period serviced outside a franchised dealer. If you wanted to shop around for the best prices on Lexus servicing your hands were tied.

The change in the law now gives every car owner the freedom to service their car away from the main dealers and still have their warranty protected.

Thousands of Lexus car owners have now taken advantage of their new right and reduced their Lexus serving costs whilst benefiting from the convenience of booking with national car service providers such as Service A Car.

Service A Car is a leading online car servicing network that prides itself on the quality of its Lexus servicing their customer service and transparent pricing. Because the company is not tied to any particular car manufacturer they are able to service any make of vehicle and compete freely in the market on a likeforlike.

Every vehicle is rigorously serviced according to the manufacturers servicing schedule using genuine recommended parts fitted by qualified technicians. This means that every Lexus car service fulfils the warranty criteria and there is no compromise on the servicing standards of a main dealer.

Companies like Service A Car who fulfil the warranty criteria when servicing your Lexus are able to maintain your service book just as main dealer can thereby protecting your warranty and helping you to maximise the resale value of your Lexus car.

Of course booking direct with a national car servicing network has its own advantages:
You no longer have to do all the running around. Service A Car collects your Lexus in the morning and delivers it back that afternoon free of charge
You pay a fixed Lexus service price which can be up to 50 below the price at the Lexus servicing desk of your local dealer
No additional work is carried out without your agreement which means no nasty surprises when it comes to paying the bill
Trained Customer Advisers are on hand throughout the day to keep you informed of progress and report back on problems you asked to be investigated as part of your Lexus service e.g. knocks and rattles
Your Lexus service includes a free wash and vacuum clean
You simply pay with your credit or debit card and your car is delivered back to your home or work address.

Our advice for saving money on Lexus car servicing is to contact a national car servicing network who is not tied to any one particular car manufacturer like Service A Car.

So before you book your next Lexus service why not ask your local dealer to tell you the cost of the service plus parts oil and any extras and then compare it with a fixed price quote from a national servicing network like Service A Car?

Happy motoring
Howard.
Chairman Service A Car

About the writer:  Service A Car is the fastest growing independent car servicing specialist in the UK with a network of over 500 garages nationwide.

Audi Service

How to save money on your next Audi service

Audi servicing is now much cheaper for those in the know.

Thanks to European legislation you no longer have to be tied to high Audi service costs dictated by your local dealer.

In October 2003 new European legislation affecting the motor industry came into force called Block Exemption Regulation 14002002 BER and this now means that you can book your next Audi car service online and save up to 50 on what you might pay at your local Audi dealer.

Before the law changed it was difficult to have new cars within their warranty period serviced outside a franchised dealer. If you wanted to shop around for the best prices on Audi servicing your hands were tied.

The change in the law now gives every car owner the freedom to service their car away from the main dealers and still have their warranty protected.

Thousands of Audi car owners have now taken advantage of their new right and reduced their Audi serving costs whilst benefiting from the convenience of booking with national car service providers such as Service A Car.

Service A Car is a leading online car servicing network that prides itself on the quality of its Audi servicing their customer service and transparent pricing. Because the company is not tied to any particular car manufacturer they are able to service any make of vehicle and compete freely in the market on a likeforlike.

Every vehicle is rigorously serviced according to the manufacturers servicing schedule using genuine recommended parts fitted by qualified technicians. This means that every Audi car service fulfils the warranty criteria and there is no compromise on the servicing standards of a main dealer.

Companies like Service A Car who fulfil the warranty criteria when servicing your Audi are able to maintain your service book just as main dealer can thereby protecting your warranty and helping you to maximise the resale value of your Audi car.

Of course booking direct with a national car servicing network has its own advantages:

You no longer have to do all the running around. Service A Car collects your Audi in the morning and delivers it back that afternoon free of charge

You pay a fixed Audi service price which can be up to 50 below the price at the Audi servicing desk of your local dealer

No additional work is carried out without your agreement which means no nasty surprises when it comes to paying the bill

Trained Customer Advisers are on hand throughout the day to keep you informed of progress and report back on problems you asked to be investigated as part of your Audi service e.g. knocks and rattles

Your Audi service includes a free wash and vacuum clean

You simply pay with your credit or debit card and your car is delivered back to your home or work address.

Our advice for saving money on Audi car servicing is to contact a national car servicing network who is not tied to any one particular car manufacturer like Service A Car.

So before you book your next Audi service why not ask your local dealer to tell you the cost of the service plus parts oil and any extras and then compare it with a fixed price quote from a national servicing network like Service A Car?

Happy motoring

Howard.

Chairman Service A Car

About the writer:  Service A Car is the fastest growing independent car servicing specialist in the UK with a network of over 500 garages nationwide.