Road Test: Lexus RX 400h SUV

At first the Lexus RX 400h looks like another road-hogging sport-utility vehiclealbeit one that's plusher than typical models. But because it draws power from two electric motorsin addition to a regular gas enginethe 400h is one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs. No wonder U.S. buyers have placed some 12,000 preorders for the car, which hits showrooms this month. TIME took a production model for a test drive to find out what all the buzz is about. By Anita Hamilton

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What You Get
As the first luxury hybrid SUV, the $48,535 400h comes equipped with creature comforts...