RX III · 2009–2015

Lexus RX 450h RX III · 299 hp (2009 to 2015)

The Lexus RX 450h of the RX III generation uses the 2GR-FXE 3.5 Hybrid petrol engine with 299 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 299 PS / 220 kW
Displacement: 3 456 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: 2GR-FXE 3.5 Hybrid
Period covered: 2009–2015
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · speeds

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This version

299 hp (220 kW), all-wheel drive, None-speed automatic. Built from 2009 to 2015.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The 2GR-FXE 3.5 Hybrid engine is also fitted to: Lexus GS (GS IV L10 Europe).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Lexus RX 450h RX III?

The 2GR-FXE 3.5 Hybrid petrol engine (3 456 cc), 299 hp (220 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus RX 450h?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 2GR-FXE 3.5 Hybrid engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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