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RX 400h engine bay

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2007 Lexus RX 400h hybrid
2007 Lexus RX 400h hybrid engine bay

There is a pretty big 3.3-liter V-6 perched beneath the air intake box. And bolted to that engine is a stout 123kW electric motor. Under the silver "Lexus Hybrid Drive" cover is the electric DC to AC inverter.

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2007 Lexus RX 400h hybrid

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