Rx400h Spec Differences - Se-l Vs Executive

Daveace · July 9, 2015

Hi everyone. Given the previous advice I've decided on a facelifted 07 onwards 400h. Apart from age, are there any differences in spec between the older SE-L and the later Executive?

DanD · July 9, 2015

The Executive Limited Edition was the run out model before the RX450h came out.

The only difference with the SE-L is that it did not have the rear entertainment system (DVD and screens built into the back of the front headrest). The Exe Ltd Ed also has illuminated Lexus logos oin the door seals... can't remember whether or not the SE-L had these.

Strongly suggest that you search the forum as this is well documented, in particular in recent topics.

stevet · July 9, 2015

The SE-L and SE both had the illuminated sills.

rayaans · July 9, 2015

Im pretty sure the exec had no parking sensors but did have a reversing camera.

The SE-L has both

ColinBarber · July 9, 2015

No series II RX had parking sensors as a factory fit standard spec. These were dealer fit options, available on any grade.

The SE-L by default, after late 2006 and before 2008, doesn't have the ICE package as standard but it was a option at time of purchase. ~~On the Executive it was standard as~~ it also was on the SE-L from 2008 onwards when the double DVD system was introduced.

Edited July 13, 2015 by ColinBarber

rayaans · July 9, 2015

No series II RX had parking sensors as a factory fit standard spec. These were dealer fit options, available on any grade.

The SE-L by default, after late 2006 and before 2008, doesn't have the ICE package as standard but it was a option at time of purchase. On the Executive it was standard as it also was on the SE-L from 2008 onwards when the double DVD system was introduced.

Really? My RX had parking sensors. I bought the car new and didn't ask for them and it was an SE

ColinBarber · July 10, 2015

Yep, never mentioned in the specs and looking at the current used Lexus vehicles most don't have parking sensors and the ones that do have them in different places where the dealer decided to drill the holes.

Proper factory fit parking sensors, as on the RX450h, are integrated into the vehicle so you have warning on the display/dashboard rather than just some beeper hidden away somewhere with maybe a third-party looking on/off switch in the cabin.

Ferg66 · July 10, 2015

Yep, never mentioned in the specs and looking at the current used Lexus vehicles most don't have parking sensors and the ones that do have them in different places where the dealer decided to drill the holes.

Proper factory fit parking sensors, as on the RX450h, are integrated into the vehicle so you have warning on the display/dashboard rather than just some beeper hidden away somewhere with maybe a third-party looking on/off switch in the cabin.

My 2008 400h SE has factory fit parking sensors. There is a warning buzzer with integrated green light built into the dash next to the mirror adjusters. The car also has an owners manual for the system. Definitely not dealer DIY.

DanD · July 13, 2015

Colin... The Executive Limited Edition does/did NOT have the rear ICE package. It was not even available as an extra to my knowledge. Mine certainly does not have it.

Are you talking about another version just called Executive?

ColinBarber · July 13, 2015

Colin... The Executive Limited Edition does/did NOT have the rear ICE package. It was not even available as an extra to my knowledge. Mine certainly does not have it.

Are you talking about another version just called Executive?

Sorry you are correct, I guess I was thinking about the Nav and ML stereo.

ColinBarber · July 13, 2015

Yep, never mentioned in the specs and looking at the current used Lexus vehicles most don't have parking sensors and the ones that do have them in different places where the dealer decided to drill the holes.

Proper factory fit parking sensors, as on the RX450h, are integrated into the vehicle so you have warning on the display/dashboard rather than just some beeper hidden away somewhere with maybe a third-party looking on/off switch in the cabin.

My 2008 400h SE has factory fit parking sensors. There is a warning buzzer with integrated green light built into the dash next to the mirror adjusters. The car also has an owners manual for the system. Definitely not dealer DIY.

It's a Lexus accessory, they commission the parts to have manuals etc.

billgatesisaconman · July 19, 2015

Hi everyone. Given the previous advice I've decided on a facelifted 07 onwards 400h. Apart from age, are there any differences in spec between the older SE-L and the later Executive?

Did the 400h get a facelift in 2007 ? ... I must have missed that ... I thought it got 4 new badges ... lol

ColinBarber · July 19, 2015

The facelift was in 2006 however I think Daveace just meant he settled on a post-facelift RX, his particular one being registered in 2007.

billgatesisaconman · July 19, 2015

I must admit I do like the badges on the series II 08 plate on... particularly the rear door badges, I think if they had backlit the front & rear blue Lexus badges aswell it would have looked so much better.... the wood trim options were a bit of a step backwards I thought though.

billgatesisaconman · July 19, 2015

The facelift was in 2006 however I think Daveace just meant he settled on a post-facelift RX, his particular one being registered in 2007.

What was changed Colin ?

ColinBarber · July 19, 2015

The big change for the petrol model was the engine change from the 3.0l to 3.5l and a centre differential.

For the 400h most of the changes were minor - hybrid badges on the rear doors, the stereo was revised allowing it to play MP3 files, the reversing camera overlays realtime guidelines linked to the steering wheel and a new acoustic windscreen to reduce in cabin noise.

billgatesisaconman · July 19, 2015

The big change for the petrol model was the engine change from the 3.0l to 3.5l and a centre differential.

For the 400h most of the changes were minor - hybrid badges on the rear doors, the stereo was revised allowing it to play MP3 files, the reversing camera overlays realtime guidelines linked to the steering wheel and a new acoustic windscreen to reduce in cabin noise.Cheers

Thanks Colin, I think a lot of people dont realise how close the specs are on the 400h models & like you say there have really only ever been minor changes.... (I mainly attribute this to car dealers applying the term "Top of the range" to anything that has a wooden gear knob ... lol}