This Lexus floats like a cloud down E470. This is one of the prime models made by Lexus with the motto “Experience Excellence,” and they live up to their statement. This is a gas/hybrid model with a price tag of $79,510 and with a few options, such as the technology package at $2,380, along with some other features bringing the listing to $85,863. This buys you one of the finest SUV crossover models with a 3.5 V6 engine and plug-in hybrid system that rates 76 MPGe and has 404 combined horsepower. The steering wheel paddle shifters work with the variable transmission and the all-wheel drive. It doesn’t get any better than this stellar package to drive.
The exterior features “Matador Red Mica” paint and a strong front grill with a panoramic glass roof with roof rails. A power lift door with kick sensor and a very large trunk with fold down rear seats. Outside rear mirrors fold in when the push button doors are locked. LED lighting and Continental all-weather tires ride on 22-inch alloy wheels with strong winter tread design for those slick highways.
The interior features all captain chairs, front and second row, heated and ventilated with driver lumbar 4-way lumbar comfort. Third row seats power fold into the rear trunk area. Semi-Aniline leather trimmed cushioned seats have extension and memory. Mark Levinson premium sound system has voice control for easy hand’s free tuning, along with Sirus XM sound trial subscription package.
Safety features with the Lexus 3.0 system that includes blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert. A dashboard alert for intersection updates of traffic with flashing arrows to alert driver of traffic flows. Always appreciated is the “heads up” windshield display of vehicle speed and warning sign alerts.
The trunk contains an onboard 66 kW on board charger and 120V/1,500-watt power outlet for camping or home power usage.
What is most impressive with this vehicle is the absolute smooth riding comfort, along with massive acceleration and driving ease. It was a real pleasure to test drive this 2026 Lexus 550h. The road potholes just disappear as you drive along.