The Lexus RX400h Hybrid SUV is said to be the Toyota Highlander’s ‘fraternal twin’. It has everything the Highlander is popular about. The only thing is that: it is MORE luxurious.

The ‘400’ in the RX400h means it performs like a 4-liter engine, with acceleration from 0 – 60 in just 7.3 seconds just like the Highlander.

And similar with the Highlander, the RX400h also comes with a Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system (VDIM), which monitors vehicle and road conditions to help drivers avoid accident and improves smoothness of handling.

But what the Highlander does NOT have is the RX400h’s new and sleeker design. Not only does it have integrated fog lamps and wind-tunnel aerodynamics, but also sports 18-inch alloy wheels. It also offers standard DVD entertainment and navigation systems plus a Mark Levinson Premium Audio System. The RX400h also concentrates on reducing noise. Engine mounts have been moved forward to minimize vibration, the air intake system has been redesigned to reduce noise and insulation has been added to the body panels, wheel wells, and even inside the windshield all in an effort to make this the quietest ride possible.

With these features, we can expect the Lexus RX400h to start the trend in luxury SUV’s. It is making the Highlander dull as dishwater by comparison.