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| ×2013 Lexus RX RX 450h | ×2010 Lotus Elise SC | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$56,750 | CA$69,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,068/month | CA$1,318/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | 295 hp | - |
| Combined torque | N/A | - |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 | 1,8 l I-4 |
| Power | 245 hp @ 6,000 rpm (183 kW) | 218 hp @ 8,000 rpm (163 kW) |
| Torque | 234 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (317 N·m) | 156 lb·ft @ 5,500 rpm (212 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 155 hp (116 kW) | - |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) | - |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 67 hp (50 kW) | - |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) | - |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) | - |
| Energy | N/A | - |
| Voltage | 288 V | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Roadster |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | Kyushu, JP | Hethel, GB |
| Generation | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 7.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 792 km | 377 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 189 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | N/A |
| Ventilated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | N/A |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 10 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc |
| Front tires | P235/60R18 | P175/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P235/60R18 | P225/45R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | N/A |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm (188″) | 3,785 mm (149″) |
| Width | 1,885 mm (74″) | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,720 mm (68″) | 1,143 mm (45″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (108″) | 2,301 mm (91″) |
| Front track | 1,631 mm (64″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,621 mm (64″) | N/A |
| Weight | 2,110 kg (4,652 lb) | 914 kg (2,015 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | N/A |
| Trunk | between 1,133 l and 2,274 l | 112 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.1 s | N/A |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
| Braking distance | 44 m | 34 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 83% | 60% |
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